Danielle Smith

Smith and Jean Secure Energy Deal with Japan at CERAWeek Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy Brian Jean are in Houston for CERAWeek, one of the world’s most significant energy conferences. The event opened on Monday with a potentially promising development for Alberta’s energy sector as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggested that oil […]

Alberta Infrastructure Minister Steps Down Amid Procurement Controversy EDMONTON — Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, Peter Guthrie, has resigned from his cabinet position, citing concerns over the provincial government’s procurement practices. In a social media post addressed to his constituents, Guthrie said plans to stay as a member of the UCP caucus. The resignation comes amid […]

Premier Danielle Smith to Strengthen Alberta-U.S. Ties During Washington Visit Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington this week to take in Donald Trump’s inauguration and to solidify Alberta’s role in North American energy, food, and data security. Although Smith originally planned to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony in person, the event was moved indoors to […]

Alberta Partners with Enbridge to Double Oil Production and Boost Exports The Alberta government is making plans to double the province’s oil production and expand crude exports to the United States. To advance this goal, Alberta has signed a letter of intent with Calgary-based Enbridge. The agreement will create a working group with the Government […]

Fort McMurray Family Finds Hope After Medical Emergency in Mexico FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A Fort McMurray family may finally be able to return home after a dream vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, turned into a nightmare. Albert and Karla Forsey, along with their two children, had just arrived for a family holiday earlier this […]

RMWB Tax Incentive Fuels Major Energy Investment Fort McMurray, AB – A major energy investment in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to generate hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy. Wolf Midstream, a Calgary-based energy company, has announced plans to expand its operations in the region with the construction of […]

Support Staff Strike Action at Fort McMurray Schools Could Begin Next Week FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Support staff in Fort McMurray’s Catholic and Public School divisions could go on strike as early as next week. CUPE representatives said Sunday that the Alberta government has finally responded to the union’s rejection of the Disputes Inquiry Board’s (DIB) […]

Opposition to Alberta’s proposed Transgender, parental rights, and gender education policies continues. A coalition of 36 academics, including law professors, legal researchers, and staff from Alberta’s top universities, are calling upon the province to reassess recent policies concerning transgender youth. In an open letter sent to the Premier, the group says they believe the proposed […]

The Alberta Government isn’t retiring the idea of an Alberta Pension Plan. Yesterday, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued an update on the province’s consultation with Albertans. Horner said the government learned people wanted more information on the costs and benefits of leaving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). “During […]

Canadians won’t find a Climate Action Incentive Payment coming into their bank account from the Federal Government anymore. The quarterly rebate payments delivered to every tax-filing adult household are being rebranded and will now be called the “Canada Carbon Rebate.” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said he hopes the rebranding will make it easier for Canadians […]