16 h. ago Alberta Next panel hearings on public concerns with Ottawa begin this week

Premier Danielle Smith's hand-picked panel hearing how to fix relations with the federal government will made its first two stops in Red Deer and Sherwood Park this week.

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1 week ago Edmonton mayor says mature neighbourhoods have plenty of space for density

As the zoning public hearing continues, Edmonton's mayor reaffirms his support for multi-unit projects in mature neighbourhoods.

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1 week ago Your letters: Will panel have influence on premier's pet projects?

Are the 15 members of the Alberta Next panel followers of Premier Danielle Smith’s separatist movement, or will they be honest and provide a “wealth of ideas” as suggested in her news release? Will she turf a member if they don’t agree with her? Will she listen to them? Many Albertans do not want to […]

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2 w. ago Public hearing ordered of alleged racist posts among Nelson police officers

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has ordered three current and three retired officers from the department to take part in a public hearing.

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2 w. ago Stephen Buffalo, CEO of Indian Resource Council, joins Alberta Next panel

"His leadership will help ensure Indigenous perspectives are front and centre as the panel hears from Albertans across the province on how to strengthen Alberta’s role within a united Canada."

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2 w. ago Immigration, pensions, taxes: A look at Alberta Next panel survey questions

The Alberta Next panel's website launched with surveys on six issues. Before taking each survey, participants must watch a short video containing questions.

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2 w. ago Alberta panel member says to ask Premier Danielle Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers

Adam Legge says all of the ideas on the panel's website come from Premier Danielle Smith's government.

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2 w. ago Edmonton mayor pitches extension of Downtown CRL ahead of public hearings

We're essentially investing in projects now that will return more property tax revenue in the future.

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2 w. ago Smith names 15 members to Alberta Next panel to again challenge Ottawa

"It’s not so much the West wants in. It’s the West wants Ottawa out of its hair,” Smith said. 

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2 w. ago Premier Danielle Smith to announce details surrounding promised Alberta Next panel

The panel announcement is set against voices calling for Alberta to hold a referendum to separate from Confederation.

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3 w. ago Major Anmore housing project dropped by developer on brink of public hearing

The village was set to host a meeting on the development that would have tripled the population as it was built out

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3 w. ago Edmonton city councillor wants Oilers' fan park agreement put to a referendum

Ward papastew Coun. Michael Janz has made no secret of the fact that he doesn’t support a proposed deal between the city, province and the Oilers Entertainment Group to build a new event park next to Rogers Place. A city council public hearing on the agreement is scheduled for June 26 at city hall. But […]

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3 w. ago Justice minister says he doesn’t like ‘soft on crime’ slogans, but won’t ‘diminish’ those concerns

'When we hear the scrutiny that may come from the public on an issue that's an early warning system that you should be looking into (it),' said Fraser

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3 w. ago Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians. Representatives of four major coalitions held a news conference Wednesday to ramp up pressure on Ottawa to scrap the proposed […]

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3 w. ago Why QB Dru Brown's status might be least of Ottawa Redblacks concerns in CFL's Week 3

The Ottawa Redblacks are being cautious with Dru Brown, but it looks like their No. 1 quarterback will return for Saturday afternoon’s game at McMahon Stadium against the undefeated Calgary Stampeders. And history suggests that would be good news for the Redblacks. Brown, who watched from afar as the Redblacks suffered a 39-18 pounding from […]

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3 w. ago Who will be the Ottawa Redblacks QB this week and why it might be the least of their concerns

Just when it looked like Dru Brown would be returning as the Ottawa Redblacks quarterback this week, all bets are suddenly off. Brown, a limited participant when the team returned to work in preparation for Saturday’s game in Calgary against the Stampeders, stepped back at Wednesday’s practice while Dustin Crum was given first-team reps. Afterwards, […]

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