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Edmonton Depending on who you ask, the fall sitting of the Alberta legislature was either a welcome expansion of citizens’ rights or a cynical erosion of rights to cement the premier’s favour with United Conservative Party members. Opposition says agenda was tailored to premier’s leadership review Janet French · CBCContinue Reading

Edmonton Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner says she is worried — but not surprised — the province voted this week to pass legislation she says will reduce public access to government information. Privacy commissioner had previously aired worries about bills Jack Farrell · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 05,Continue Reading

Edmonton Eight First Nations in Alberta are asking that the massive carbon capture and storage project proposed by a consortium of oilsands companies be reviewed under the federal Impact Assessment Act. $16.5-billion storage network would capture emissions from the Alberta oilsands Amanda Stephenson · The Canadian Press · Posted: DecContinue Reading

Edmonton Alberta’s minister of sport has announced the province will launch a review to improve athlete safety in combat sports, following the death of a fighter after an amateur MMA charity match outside of Edmonton. Former Elks CEO to head engagement that will also look at what steps would be needed for provincialContinue Reading

Edmonton An Alberta mayor says his town’s vote for a bylaw that would ban things like Pride flags and crosswalks from public property reflects democracy in action, while others say it’s a step in the wrong direction. Results of crosswalk vote reflect democratic process: mayor Aaron Sousa · The CanadianContinue Reading

Edmonton The Alberta government plans to review photo radar sites in the province over the next four months in a bid to reduce the number by 70 per cent. Calgary police chief says minister ignored safety input Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen donned an apron with aContinue Reading

Edmonton Beverly Tupper, from the remote northern Alberta community of Fitzgerald, was sent to Edmonton on a medevac flight. The flight was from Fort Smith, N.W.T., and Alberta doesn’t cover medical transports from outside the province. Beverly Tupper, 78, says she can’t afford to pay for her medical flight to EdmontonContinue Reading

Trokon Dousuah, surrounded by the black steel of a mixed martial arts cage, is declared the victor as the arena thrums with cheers from the crowd. Moments later, spectators groan and gasp as he is carried out of the octagon, struggling to stand. The amateur event, featuring competitors new to mixedContinue Reading

Edmonton Alberta is taking Ottawa to court, saying the federal government has failed to follow through on necessary changes to a law governing resource development. Impact Assessment Act determines if major resource projects get approved based on certain criteriaJack Farrell · The Canadian Press · Posted: Nov 28, 2024 6:53Continue Reading