16 h. ago Albertans skeptical of promised auto insurance savings, want to keep right to sue

Ottawa, ON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research, only one in five Albertans believe it is likely auto insurance premiums will go down if the Government of Alberta implements a no-fault system that is run and administered by for-profit insurance companies. In fact, Albertans are twice […]

Economics

30 h. ago Alberta’s energy industry, government watch nervously as oil prices hit 4

With oil prices plunging to their lowest level in four years, both the energy industry and governments that depend on energy royalties are watching nervously.

Politics

31 h. ago Smith wants to negotiate ‘Alberta Accord’ guaranteeing pipelines, more federal cash

Alberta's premier said she will also put a referendum on the ballot if a petition gets enough signatures

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4 d. ago Alberta government defends spending $280K on replacing rug in premier’s office

The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Stains, rips and tears’: Alberta government defends $280K carpet in Smith’s office

The government says the previous carpet in the 6,500 square foot legislature space was more than 20 years old and riddled with rips and stains.

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta government seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa’s clean electricity plan

Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery says the province is referring the question of the constitutionality of the regulations to the Alberta Court of Appeal.

Politics

6 d. ago Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

EDMONTON — The former Alberta cabinet minister removed from caucus says he’s been pestering the government in question period and tabling a series of documents in the legislature in an effort to provide transparency. Peter Guthrie says transparency has been missing from the United Conservative government as it continues to navigate a health-care contract scandal. […]

Politics

7 d. ago Opinion: Why is Alberta hiding survey results on renewable energy?

What is the government trying to hide from the Alberta public when it sends Postmedia a stack of 300 fully redacted pages of survey results about Alberta’s renewable energy industry? To start, responding to a legitimate freedom of information request with 300 blank pages raises serious concerns about the Alberta government’s commitment to transparency. Now, […]

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7 d. ago Smith says many Albertans frustrated by federal election, wants to ‘reset’ relationship with Ottawa

Premier Danielle Smith accused the federal Liberal government of having "overtly attacked" Alberta's economy over the past 10 years.

Politics

1 week ago Former Alberta cabinet minister calls government health contract probe ’whitewashing’

Peter Guthrie, a former UCP MLA wrote a public letter criticizing the investigation into health care contracts as too narrow

Politics

1 week ago Former UCP cabinet minister calls Alberta government health contract probe ‘whitewashing’

Peter Guthrie quit Danielle Smith's cabinet and was later expelled from the governing United Conservative caucus.

Politics

2 w. ago Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

Other

2 w. ago Number of Alberta measles cases rises to 118 as AHS issues warning for exposure in South health zone

The province says there are now 118 confirmed cases of the measles in Alberta, with five of those in Calgary. That’s an increase of 29 cases provincewide since the last update provided by the government before the Easter long weekend. The new information comes as Alberta Health Services was notified of more cases of measles […]

Science

2 w. ago Alberta’s request to question fired AHS CEO over confidential emails granted

EDMONTON — A judge has granted Alberta’s government its request to question the former head of the provincial health authority about confidential emails she is accused of keeping and sharing without permission, including to media. The government’s request was made last month when it filed for an injunction in the high-profile lawsuit launched by Athana […]

Events

2 w. ago Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on questioning of former Alberta minister in coal lawsuit

The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit that has been launched against the province.

Politics

2 w. ago Supreme Court won’t hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it won’t hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a decision to have its former energy minister questioned in a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit. The $15 billion lawsuit, launched in 2023, argues five coal companies were left with land they couldn’t use after Alberta reimplemented its […]

Politics

2 w. ago What does Alberta's controversial involuntary treatment legislation mean?

Alberta’s controversial involuntary addiction treatment legislation may help some, but experts say the lack of evidence on its effectiveness raises alarm bells. Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams tabled Bill 53, the Compassionate Intervention Act, on Tuesday. If passed, adults and youths with severe addiction and found to either cause imminent harm to themselves […]

Economics

2 w. ago Thursday's letters: Hypocrisy on vaccine mandates, drug treatment

Re. “UCP tables involuntary treatment bill,” April 16 I think it’s hypocritical that the UCP are OK with imposing mandatory addiction treatment for Albertans, but not with vaccine mandates for Albertans during a global pandemic. Craig O’Connor, Edmonton Ticket parking-ban scofflaws for revenue Edmontonians are tired of being told our only options are service cuts […]

Economics

3 w. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta government introduces promised mandatory addiction treatment legislation

Critics have said they fear involuntary treatment could cause harm and violate human rights.

Politics