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Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

The decision grants Northback permits to drill and to divert water to the site, which was also a concern raised by farmers in drought-ridden parts of southern Alberta.
Alberta legislature adjourns after passing 19 bills, both parties lose caucus members

Alberta legislature adjourns after passing 19 bills, both parties lose caucus members

Included from Danielle Smith's government were bills to lower the bar for citizen-initiated referendums to take place, force those suffering from addiction into treatment without consent and to set the stage for a provincial police force.
Carney open to changing major environment policies so projects can 'move forward'

Carney open to changing major environment policies so projects can 'move forward'

The Impact Assessment Act is already being revised to address a Supreme Court ruling that found some parts of it encroached on provincial jurisdiction, and the oil and gas emissions cap is still being finalized
Alberta government to provide emergency evacuation payments as wildfire season blazes on

Alberta government to provide emergency evacuation payments as wildfire season blazes on

Every adult of an affected community who has been evacuated for seven days or more is eligible to receive a one-time payment of $1,250 from the Alberta government.
Onion Lake Cree Nation to proceed with legal challenge of Alberta sovereignty act

Onion Lake Cree Nation to proceed with legal challenge of Alberta sovereignty act

Danielle Smith has said she wants Alberta to stay in Canada, but Onion Lake Cree Nation chief says the referendum legislation signals that the province is pushing a separatist agenda.
Alberta reports 14 new measles cases, bringing provincial total to over 400

Alberta reports 14 new measles cases, bringing provincial total to over 400

The provincial total of measles cases now sits at 409 since the beginning of March.
Alberta NDP ends automatic federal party membership

Alberta NDP ends automatic federal party membership

"We made it very clear that people who join the Alberta New Democrats can opt in or opt out of joining the federal New Democrats."
Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

Alberta government amends referendum bill in effort to placate First Nations' concern

Premier Danielle Smith’s government is working to considerably lower the threshold to allow for citizen-initiated referendums, including whether the province should separate from Canada.
Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

The ruling from Court of King's Bench Justice upheld an order to stop an American facial recognition company from collecting images of Albertans.
Alberta government introduces new judicial appointments to improve access to courts in the province

Alberta government introduces new judicial appointments to improve access to courts in the province

Edmonton will see four new judicial appointments to the Alberta Court of Justice and Calgary will see one new appointment, the provincial government announced on Wednesday.
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