The supply disruption caused by an attack on a major Saudi oil processing facility has renewed calls from Alberta politicians to get more energy from that province into the world market. “Instability in the Middle East underscores the importance of…
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Tuesday’s letters: Community concerns about project not ‘hysteria’
A drawing of the proposed 135-unit development with a mix of affordable housing next to Keheewin School, to be developed by Capital Region Housing. Edmonton Re. “Councillor pans ‘hysteria’ over affordable housing project,” Sept. 13 It is extremely disappointing that…
Friday’s letters: Notley’s fiscal advice not needed
Alberta NDP official Opposition Leader Rachel Notley speaks to the media prior to the first in a series of budget town halls, in Edmonton Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019. David_Bloom David Bloom / David Bloom/Postmedia Re. “NDP has UCP budget in…
Thursday’s letters: Why won’t Trudeau slam Quebec secularism bill?
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Hall after asking Governor General Julie Payette to dissolve Parliament, and mark the start of a federal election campaign in Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 11, 2019.…
Labour Day sees dueling messages from Alberta UCP and NDP
On the Labour Day holiday Monday, Alberta’s United Conservative government and the Official Opposition both sent out news releases — with very different messages. Premier Jason Kenney said Labour Day is about making the most of the final days of…
Alberta government won’t keep cap on auto insurance rate increases
A spokesperson for Alberta’s UCP government confirmed to Global News on Friday afternoon that it will not continue to limit auto insurance providers to a maximum five per cent annual rate hike as the previous government had done. Story continues…
Alberta government lifts school fee restrictions, reverses free school busing rule
Parents and guardians could be paying more school fees after the Alberta government loosens rules for school boards on Sept. 1. Some limits on school fees introduced by the former NDP government will vanish on Monday, Sept. 1, 2019, as…
Teachers, supporters gather at Alberta legislature to protest government’s curriculum review
A group of teachers, teachers’ aides and their supporters rallied at the Alberta legislature Wednesday at noon to protest the composition of a panel chosen by the United Conservative government to re-evaluate the school curriculum. “We’ve seen time and time…
Notley calls for immediate release of panel report on Alberta finances
August 13 2019 8:11pm Rachel Notley says a report that was due this week on Alberta’s finances should be released immediately. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…
NDP wants immediate release of panel report on Alberta finances
Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says a key report that was due this week on the province’s finances should be released immediately. Notley says a government-appointed panel is operating in secret and Albertans are not getting their say on what…