Beyond Local

Petition tabled in the House of Commons

"With the input of Albertans, a modern coal policy will protect the areas Albertans cherish while allowing responsible resource development in the appropriate places."

An elk carcass found near Cougar Creek in Canmore on Monday (Feb. 22) has led Alberta Parks to close the area to prevent a human wildlife conflict as there was evidence of a cougar feeding from it.

The budget deficit was on track to exceed $21 billion this fiscal year, but Kenney said it will now be about $14 billion.

In part, Alberta is concerned federal assessments are no longer solely triggered by provisions in fisheries, migratory birds and navigable waterways laws, but also now includes in-situ oilsands developments, projects that formerly were only assessed by the province. 

“There is no doubt that Australia has been a proxy battle for the world,” Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said.

Guidelines for parks partners were supposed to be released last may, said Grace Wark of the Alberta Wilderness Association.

The association asked for a $1.2 billion funding commitment over four years to establish primary care networks across the country based on successful programs in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.

Associate pastor Jacob Spenst conducted Sunday's service in his place, telling the congregation that messages of support have been pouring in.

On Thursday it’s budget day in Alberta, a time that will cruelly and ironically remind residents that last year’s projected eye-popping $6.8-billion deficit was actually the good old days.