Political

Economic Political 

Alberta separation vote would require citizen push, not government will, says Premier Danielle Smith

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By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A day after addressing Albertans on the province’s path forward with the federal government, Premier Danielle Smith held a media session on Tuesday, with most questions focusing on the possibility of Alberta holding a separation referendum and the province’s relationship with Ottawa. During the 30-minute meeting, Smith answered several questions. While the topics ranged … Read more…

Health & Wellbeing Political 

NDP, UNA and more blast UCP health care bill

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By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Some of the heaviest hitters in health care advocacy joint forces Thursday to attack Bill 55: the Health Status Amendment Act, saying it will have detrimental impacts on all Albertans seeking care in hospitals. Bill 55 will allow private hospitals to charge patient fees as well as discharge or move patients to another hospital … Read more…

Community Health & Wellbeing Political 

UCP faces barrage of disability and accessibility questions after rally-goers call for action and ‘meaningful consultation’

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The NDP bombarded cabinet last week with questions and statements critical of the province’s treatment of persons with disabilities. The onslaught by more than a dozen members of the Opposition caucus challenged the UCP on Alberta’s lack of accessibility legislation, its dollar support for people with disabilities, and its approach to housing, health care … Read more…

News Political 

Conservatives win locally; Liberals to form government

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By Rob Vogt It was a bittersweet result in Monday night’s federal election for local Conservatives.Although the Conservatives won the Foothills riding on April 28, they came up short nationally in the fourth consecutive election, and the Liberals will once again form the national government.The only question remaining at press time was whether the Liberals would form a minority or … Read more…

First Responders Health & Wellbeing Political Safety 

Protecting Albertans’ rights during emergencies

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Proposed amendments would improve how complex disasters are handled, make communities more resilient and better protect Albertans’ rights during emergencies.On this page: Other regulatory amendments Related information Multimedia https://www.youtube.com/embed/mg7X-Gw5o9U?si=X20VWwT8IxifDRu6&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alberta.ca Alberta has long been recognized for its robust emergency management system — a system that regularly safeguards lives and property during wildfires, floods and other disasters. During these moments of crisis, … Read more…

Economic Environmental Political 

Industry and sound environmental approach can coexist, Alberta MLA representing historic coal mining area says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The legislature spotlight stopped on Livingstone-Macleod during a week that saw the UCP repeatedly celebrate its support of Alberta’s rural and remote communities. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae Petrovic emphasized industrial diversification in her constituency as an example of a government dedicated to balancing environmental concerns with building economies that benefit all Albertans.  Petrovic called industry … Read more…

Community First Responders Political Safety 

An improved roadmap of northern Alberta includes better emergency exits during wildfires, UCP says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Improved economic corridors and emergency routes will eventually remap the way drivers navigate the north, the legislature heard during a week that saw UCP faithful emphasize spending beyond Alberta’s major centres. Andrew Boitchenko, the member for Drayton Valley-Devon, highlighted $311 million for emergency routes in Alberta. He also spoke of further spending on a … Read more…