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Castor council opts out of regional bursary, denies golf club tax relief
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (316+ words) Published 4: 39 pm Monday, May 4, 2026 The Town of Castor will not be participating in the Clearview Regional Bursary and Award. The decision was made during the April 27 council meeting. In February, Mayor Trudy Kilner and Coun. Gwen Kleinschroth attended a meeting…...
Alberta tables Bill 30 to fast-track major project approvals
2+ week, 5+ day ago (360+ words) Published 10: 51 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean introduced Bill 30 on April 15. (Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta) The Alberta government tabled Bill 30, the Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, on April 14. If passed in the legislature, the bill will…...
MLA Lovely: Focus on education, trades and housing in new legislation
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (485+ words) Published 1: 20 pm Monday, April 6, 2026 By MLA Jackie Lovely United Conservatives are taking action to strengthen Alberta's education system, support local industries and ensure our province continues to have strong, accountable systems in place. From keeping politics out of the classroom…...
New Alberta legislation targets homebuilding, municipal conduct and library access
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (487+ words) Published 12: 11 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Alberta government tabled sweeping omnibus legislation designed to build homes faster, increase municipal accountability and amend oversight of the province's libraries. Bill 28, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, was introduced on April 2 and…...
Stepping Into the Ring for Canadian Workers
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (440+ words) Published 2: 05 pm Monday, March 30, 2026 By MP Pierre Poilievre Leader, Conservative Party of Canada As many of you know, I recently visited our neighbours to the south to fight for Canadian workers and businesses as part of my plan to make…...
Alberta introduces MAi D safeguards, prepared to use notwithstanding clause
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Thursday, March 26, 2026 Following the introduction of legislation on March 18, which introduced protections to provincial medical assistance in dying (MAi D) rules, Justice Minister and Attorney General Mickey Amery hosted a round table on March 24 on the topic. The legislation,…...
OPINION: Getting our Immigration System Under Control
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) Published 9: 00 am Monday, March 9, 2026 By MP Pierre Poilievre In Ottawa, the Liberals voted down a Conservative motion that would have ended the unacceptable practice of rejected asylum claimants getting better taxpayer-funded health care than Canadian citizens. Some background information: our…...
Lovely: Alberta budget builds a foundation for future generations
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (133+ words) Published 4: 07 pm Friday, March 6, 2026 By MLA Jackie Lovely Albertans are known for stepping up when times are tough, and Budget 2026 reflects that same spirit. Budget 2026 is designed to help Alberta weather today's challenges while building a stronger future. By staying…...
Lovely: New investments aim to strengthen Alberta's health care and natural landscape
2+ mon, 4+ hour ago (380+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, March 5, 2026 By MLA Jackie Lovely Strong primary care is the front door to Alberta's health care system. With more primary care providers practicing in our province than ever before, making them easier to find matters to every…...
Stettler council approves 2026 capital budget, funds community orchard mulch
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (505+ words) Published 2: 48 pm Monday, February 23, 2026 Stettler town council has approved the 2026 Capital Budget. The budget will see the town spending about $12 million, funded through various resource streams including grants and reserves. Water, sewer and storms are the biggest recipients of capital…...