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…
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…
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…
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…
By Rob Vogt Voters across Canada will go to the polls on April 28 to elect a new national government.Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday, March 23, to ask for the dissolution of parliament and a federal election to be held.Claresholm, Stavely, Granum and the Municipal District of Willow Creek are in the Foothills electoral … Read more…
By John Woodside, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The fossil fuel industry’s call to roll back environmental policy at a time of economic crisis will hurt Canadians in the long run, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told the executives of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies Thursday. “It is disappointing to see the CEOs of major Canadian energy companies seemingly … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Canada united by economic corridors operating coast-to-coast-to-coast would pay dividends to rural and remote Alberta, a UCP cabinet minister said Friday from Quebec City. But Devin Dreeshen added that his vision needs action from the federal government to foster cross-country cooperation and correct past and ongoing wrongs. Attending a conference of provincial and … Read more…