Province
Government claims success on the economy; opposition calls it a failure
The Government of Alberta sang its praises Thursday for a growing economy, returning jobs and a decrease in the deficit by $2.5 billion.
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UCP
National News
Conservatives call for unity against Trudeau government on pipeline rules
The United Conservatives are calling for MLAs to stand together against the federal Liberal government’s Bill C-69, which they say would make it more difficult for new pipeline projects to get approved, putting a key driver of Alberta’s economy and the thousands of jobs that depend on it in jeopardy. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: NDP action on rural crime lacks basic understanding of reality on the ground
Last week, Alberta’s NDP Justice Minister announced $10 million to fight rural crime. Our Official Opposition is glad to finally see some action on this file, after repeatedly raising the issue over the past two years. […]
Province
Former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean steps down as MLA
Fort McMurray-Conklin MLA and former Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has stepped down to focus on family, friends and rebuilding the home he lost in 2016.
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Editorial & Opinion
Letter: NDP carbon tax hitting Alberta farmers and ranchers hard
It’s no secret that the carbon tax imposed by the NDP is heavily impacting Alberta’s farmers and ranchers. Anyone reading this is likely more than familiar with the extra cost of filling up just to get into town, or the heightened costs that producers face in transporting products. […]
Province
NDP and UCP polar opposites on carbon levy increase
The NDP chose New Year’s Day, the first day of their carbon levy increase, to remind Albertans that their made-in-Alberta Climate Leadership Plan was designed to diversify the economy, create jobs and reduce emissions. […]
Province
Business
UCP say Alberta beer tax violates internal trade agreements
United Conservative Party caucus finance critics, Derek Fildebrandt and Ric McIver, released a joint statement about the NDP government losing a second court decision on its beer tax.
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