EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is expected to respond to reporter questions about a top adviser’s travel expenses and family connections around the awarding of a legal contract after delivering a speech at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) fall…
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Edmonton’s Muttart Foundation says oil and gas inquiry creating ‘climate of fear’
EDMONTON – An established Edmonton charity that has supported philanthropy in the community for more than 65 years says the provincial government’s inquiry into so-called anti-Alberta activities is polarizing, undemocratic and unfounded. In a 174-page letter to inquiry commissioner Steve…
Bob Layton: Roads wearing slip covers
Posted November 15, 2019 12:00 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ What is it they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? Every year we…
‘A different perspective’: Nurse practitioners push to practise in community clinics
Nurse practitioners in Alberta say the province continues to trail other parts of Canada in allowing them to set up shop as an alternative to family doctors. But one nurse practitioner heading up a community-based pilot project is hopeful the…
Alberta drivers told to brace for dense fog, freezing rain
Friday morning commuters are being urged to exercise caution as a mix of freezing rain and dense fog moves across northern and central Alberta. There is a freezing rain warning in effect for highways north and west of Edmonton and Environment…
Province to outline infrastructure investments in Edmonton and area
Infrastructure minister Prasad Panda will highlight the province’s planned capital projects for the Edmonton area on Friday morning. Panda will be joined by Municipal Affairs minister Kaycee Madu. Watch the announcement live at 8 a.m. Edmonton City Council has said…
‘A strong Alberta requires a strong Edmonton’: Province lists infrastructure investments
Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda highlighted the capital projects for the Edmonton area on Friday morning. “It is critical that as a government, we continue to invest in building, renewing and maintaining the province’s public infrastructure,” Panda said. He highlighted the…
AMA Travel: Travel and medical insurance for winter vacations
November 15 2019 9:45am Planning a winter getaway is fun, but making sure you’re covered if you get sick or hurt abroad is important to remember. Roland Van Meurs with AMA Travel shares more about travel and medical insurance. (Sponsored…
Aurora halts construction of two cannabis facilities to conserve cash
Aurora Cannabis Inc. is halting construction of two production facilities to save over $190 million as part of a plan to strengthen its balance sheet. The Edmonton-based cannabis producer says it will immediately cease construction of its Aurora Nordic 2…
‘Anti-Albertan’ inquiry creates culture of fear, says longtime Edmonton charity
An established Edmonton charity that has supported philanthropy in the community for more than 65 years says the provincial government’s inquiry into so-called anti-Alberta activities is polarizing, undemocratic and unfounded. In a 174-page letter to inquiry commissioner Steve Allan, the…