2 h. ago Keith Gerein: Better Edmonton's political survival must start by bettering itself

All but one of the council incumbents were re-elected, many by significantly larger margins.

Politics

17 h. ago New Alberta bill seeks to formalize citizenship on licences, integration with health care cards

Bill 10 formalizes the province's push to add citizenship markers to driver's licences and integrate them with health care numbers.

Science

3 d. ago Done by December? Alberta's Smith optimistic deal with Carney coming soon

"We're very, very close, I think, to having a breakthrough," Smith said Friday of a potential deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Transport

4 d. ago Two Better Edmonton councillors drop label as party decides to carry on

Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Reed Clarke announced last Monday he would "no longer be participating or co-ordinating with the party." Ward pihêsiwin Coun. Mike Elliott said he supports Clarke's decision

Culture

4 d. ago Province seeks pipeline progress after Carney leaves Alberta out of latest projects

"There's a few more issues that we're working on ironing out," Carney said of negotiations with Alberta towards an overhaul of environmental laws and planning for a new pipeline project

Transport

5 d. ago Alberta remains focused on Ottawa deal as pipeline proves elusive

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government has been in the midst of what she describes as "sensitive negotiations" with federal counterparts.

Other

5 d. ago Mediation resumes between Health sciences union and Alberta Health Services

"We need Alberta to be that shining light for healthcare that brings workers here to fill those vacancies. Those numbers are atrocious. We need the workers. We need those healthcare professionals, and we're in competition now globally to do it"

Science

6 d. ago Keith Gerein: As Canada gets set for major investments, it's time for Edmonton to get greedy

To get the obvious out of the way, the deficit-heavy federal budget unveiled last week — despite some potentially good news for investments in Edmonton — was not the funding game-changer that Canadian cities have been demanding since, well, forever. Mayor Andrew Knack acknowledged as much in his lukewarm reaction to the budget, though it’s hard to imagine he […]

Politics

1 week ago Edmonton Riverbend residents react to MP Matt Jeneroux’s departure

A political shakeup in Ottawa is having impacts here in Edmonton. Many people in Matt Jeneroux's riding are surprised the Conservative MP is stepping away.

Culture

1 week ago 'Getting tickets, getting slowed down': Alberta eyeing increased speed limits on divided highways

'The speed is not set to what the road allowance is, and we're ending up with people getting tickets, getting slowed down, and problems as a result of that'

Other

1 week ago 'Status' or 'statute': Mispronunciation delays introduction of UCP bill

Deputy government house leader Dan Williams inadvertently misspoke in giving notice of a government bill on Wednesday, forcing it to be delayed until the week after next

Politics

1 week ago Alberta teachers union launches two court challenges against province's back

"What began as a dispute over class size and funding has become something far more serious"

Other

1 week ago Alberta MLA Guthrie denied point of privilege, resigns from committee

Speaker Ric McIver ruled against a point of privilege assertion by MLA Peter Guthrie, prompting his resignation from a legislative committee

Other

1 week ago Alberta awaits more details on federal budget ahead of Grey Cup pipeline deadline

'Although we remain hopeful of reaching a positive outcome, because we are in the midst of sensitive negotiations with the federal government, we do not wish to comment further at this time,' Premier Danielle Smith said in a statement.

Events

1 week ago Elections Alberta urges government to reconsider $13.5 million funding request for recall petitions and citizen initiatives

Alberta's chief electoral officer is requesting the legislature committee reconvene to reconsider his office's supplemental funding request.

Politics

1 week ago Alberta UCP MLAs vote to begin search for new auditor general amid ongoing investigations

Auditor General Doug Wylie sought a two-year extension to his contract which is set to expire in April amid ongoing investigations, including into allegations of corruption within health care procurement

Economics

1 week ago Williams defends Alberta government house leaders against Guthrie point of privilege accusation

Former cabinet minister Guthrie claimed government house leader Joseph Schow was coercing him into serving on a committee, though the government denies that allegation

Politics

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Edmonton's new city council begins on a harmonious note. But how long will it last?

Disagreement is inevitable, and often necessary, in government

Other

2 w. ago Here's what we know about Alberta's promised class size and complexity task force

A firm date for when the task force will come is still up in the air but Smith said she hopes teachers and education assistants will play a "very large role"

Other

2 w. ago Guthrie seeks point of privilege against government house leader

Independent MLA Peter Guthrie claims he is being ordered to serve on a committee against his wishes by government house leader Joseph Schow.

Politics