Calls mount for Alberta’s insane single use plastics bylaws to be scrapped
Albertans are voicing their opposition to the single-use plastics bylaws imposed by both Calgary and Edmonton city councils. The bylaws, particularly the one in Calgary, have become a point of contention, especially among fast-food restaurant customers who are now required to specifically request items like napkins, or pay $0.15 for a paper bag to carry […]
Alberta college of physicians drops charges against doctor who prescribed vaccine exemptions
The Alberta college of physicians has withdrawn its charges of professional misconduct on a technicality, leaving the door open for similar orders.
Notley says she might run again as MLA
Rachel Notley says she’s “not interested in pursuing federal politics” anymore, but does not rule out running as an MLA.
NDP leader Rachel Notley resigns
Notley resigns amid poor polling and two straight lost elections to majority United Conservative Party governments.
Alberta College of Physicians backtracks on change to abortion policy
The CPSA backtracked on its proposed controversial new policy that would have forced healthcare professionals to participate in abortions and assisted suicides.
Notley replacement hopeful calls for “occasional vacations” for Albertans
MLA Kathleen Ganley says “average families should have access to the basics” such as an “occasional vacation.”
Guilbeault and UCP spar over feds’ plan for a national plastics registry
Steven Guilbeault wants a plastic registry to keep “plastic companies accountable.”
Gondek snubs Smith, doubles down on photo radar
Photo radar is so lucrative in Alberta that some municipal governments budget for money collected from tickets.
Jyoti Gondek Receives Raise After Hiking Taxes on Calgarians
Jyoti Gondek raises taxes on Calgarians then gets a hefty pay raise shortly after.
Alberta government to hire DEI director for prisons
The UCP is trying to implement race-based hiring in its correctional facilities. What could go wrong?