November 22 2019 2:27pm Alberta Premier Jason Kenney talks to the media for the first time since his government passed Bill 22, to fire the elections commissioner amid an investigation into the 2017 UCP leadership vote. ‘ }); } else…
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Rachel Notley on contentious week at the Alberta legislature
It was an intense week at the Alberta legislature, where opposition leader Rachel Notley was kicked out during debate over a bill allowing the government to fire the election watchdog who is investigating the UCP. Notley joined Global News at…
Bob Layton: Are political ‘optics’ ruling the day in Alberta?
Have you ever been on the way to do or say a particular thing and then thought how it might not look good to certain people? Your intentions were honourable, but you backed off. In politics, they call it optics,…
Premier Jason Kenney returns to Alberta amid Bill 22 controversy
Premier Jason Kenney will appear in front of reporters Friday, for the first time since the political battle over Bill 22 began. Kenney is scheduled to attend the groundbreaking of a youth mental health facility in Calgary Friday morning, after…
Friday’s letters: It’s dark; turn on your headlights
Too many drivers forget to turn their headlights on, writes a reader. Tom Braid / Tom Braid/Edmonton Sun/QMI Agenc When I drive across Edmonton, I see too many vehicles with no lights on. Usually, no amount of flashing or horn-blowing…
Opinion: Albertans’ retirement funds don’t belong to Kenney gov’t
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews introduces Bill 22 in the media room at the Alberta Legislature on Nov. 18, 2019. Shaughn Butts / Postmedia For the past few days, Albertans have been justifiably preoccupied with…
Drama over Bill 22 continues at Alberta legislature; ethics commissioner cannot ‘delay proceedings’
The ethics commissioner has responded to a request from Opposition Leader Rachel Notley, asking for UCP MLAs to be banned from voting on the contentious Bill 22. Since the bill would terminate the contract of the province’s election watchdog —…
Watch: Notley calls Premier Kenney ‘corrupt and undemocratic’
Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says Premier Kenney will earn an unflattering moniker if Bill 22 is passed into law. Speaking with reporters after a morning rally, Notley said that she would not be apologizing or going back into the house…
Alberta opposition leader ousted from legislature hasn’t decided when she’ll return
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 20, 2019 2:48 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says she hasn’t decided when she will return to the…
Ryan Jespersen talks about listener reaction after UCP fires election commissioner
November 19 2019 7:34pm 630 CHED’s Ryan Jespersen joins Gord Steinke on the red couch to chat about how listeners have been reacting after a UCP controversy involving the firing of the province’s election commissioner. ‘ }); } else {…