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Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay for first time since 2013
Members of Alberta's governing party have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time since 2013.
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill
A provincial law will ban doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16. A surgical prohibition already in effect will halt gender-affirming "top" surgeries for minors.
UCP committee to recommend exemption from conflict of interest rules for most political staffers
Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law.
Alberta working to get money's worth on Turkish medication deal after 2 years
The province spent $70 million upfront to import five million bottles from Turkey-based Atabay Pharmaceuticals. But Alberta Health Services said Friday that Health Canada approved only 1.5 million bottles, or $21 million worth of product.
Alberta releases new rules and no-go zones on wind and solar projects
The regulations say wind projects will no longer be permitted within specified "buffer zones" that encompass much of the Rocky Mountain areas.
Alberta transportation minister says photo radar cuts aren't a safety risk
Devin Dreeshen says the last three municipalities that removed it actually saw fewer collisions. He pointed to Hinton, Leduc and Wood Buffalo as examples. His office declined to provide data to support his statement.
Alberta still creating border plan to meet U.S. demands, premier says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border with Montana but says there are options, and pointed to existing specialized sheriff units as a model.
Alberta pitches new auto insurance system that may be in place by 2027
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is making major changes to auto insurance, including rate hikes and switching to a predominantly no-fault claims model.
Feds call Alberta's application for judicial review of carbon price a 'political stunt'
The federal government says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's application for a judicial review of Ottawa's carbon levy is nothing more than political posturing.
Alberta applying for judicial review of carbon levy exemption on home heating oil
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.