Premier Jason Kenney made an impassioned speech in the Alberta legislature on Tuesday afternoon, calling on the federal government to address the province’s concerns about equalization and the energy sector. Kenney said he sent a five-page letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on…
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Panel will give Albertans chance to share views about Confederation, Kenney says
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants to hold public hearings so Albertans angered by the province’s place in Confederation can share their views. The hearings, conducted by an expert panel, would be aimed at suggesting ways to improve Alberta’s role within Confederation.…
Grizzly bear found near Whitecourt, shot in spine and partially paralyzed
Alberta Fish and Wildlife officers are investigating the shooting of a grizzly bear which was left for dead southwest of Whitecourt. The wounded bear was found on Oct. 20 on the east banks of McLeod River about 30 kilometres from Whitecourt. The mature…
‘This is oil country’: Greta Thunberg mural in Edmonton defaced, covered in slurs
A newly painted portrait of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was quickly defaced — first with a pro-oil message, and later with a slur against the teen. The mural was painted on a section of a downtown “free wall” along a bike path…
Greta Thunberg quietly visits Fort McMurray
Greta Thunberg travelled to Fort McMurray Friday, following her speech at a large rally in Edmonton. The climate activist arrived in northern Alberta Friday night for a private meeting with Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam. “We talked about what was going…
Hazmat crews on site of semi truck spill in Yellowhead County
A western Alberta highway is closed Saturday as crews clean up hazardous materials spilled in a semi truck crash. A collision between the truck and another vehicle resulted in the semi’s load of petroleum distillates spilling. Edson RCMP say no injuries have…
Tips and tricks for carving up the perfect pumpkin
By day, Sudeera Gangodage is a banker with ATB Financial in Edmonton but at this time of year he’s carving out much of his spare time to spend with pumpkins. “This is one of my hobbies,” explains the sculptor, who’s been…
Probation for some new Alberta bus, truck drivers after Broncos family pressure
Alberta’s transportation minister says there will be a two-year probationary period for thousands of bus and truck drivers who passed their exams before new training rules took effect. Ric McIver announced the move on Twitter following what he called a…
Alberta Opposition leader Notley says she will vote NDP in federal election
Alberta’s Opposition leader says she’ll be voting for the NDP candidate in her riding on Monday, despite disagreements with the federal party on energy policy. Provincial NDP Leader Rachel Notley says in a statement that she had been planning to…
Kenney touts benefits of new pipeline to natural gas power plants
A $200-million pipeline delivering natural gas to two of Alberta’s largest power plants is a real-world, practical solution to the challenges of climate change, Premier Jason Kenney said Friday. The Pioneer Pipeline supplies natural gas to TransAlta’s electricity generating units at…