Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta introduces bill for citizen-initiated petitions on law, policy, Constitution
EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would give citizens a chance to directly petition the province to amend policies and laws. Premier Jason Kenney says the bill is another step toward giving Albertans a greater say in how their province...
Albertans will be able to say no to coal during consultations: energy minister
EDMONTON — Alberta's energy minister has promised people will be able to say "no" to coal mining in the Rocky Mountains during upcoming consultations. "Albertans will tell us how they want to see coal development — if they want to see
Worship services stay capped at 30 people in Regina area over COVID variant concerns
REGINA — Saskatchewan's premier says he has faith in residents to decide for themselves whether it's safe to host people in their homes as more contagious COVID-19 strains are detected in and around the province's capital. Scott Moe said Tuesday that
Manitoba Opposition held outdoor news conference despite 10-person COVID-19 rule
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Opposition New Democrats are coming under scrutiny for holding an outdoor news conference that attracted a large crowd during the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial Justice Department said in a brief statement Tuesday that investig...
Police force in southern Alberta suspends five employees pending misconduct hearing
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in Lethbridge have suspended five employees with pay pending the results of a professional misconduct hearing. The police service says to protect the integrity of the process, it cannot discuss the names of those being invest...
Police force in southern Alberta suspends five employees pending misconduct hearing
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Police in Lethbridge have suspended five employees with pay pending the results of a professional misconduct hearing. The police service says to protect the integrity of the process, it cannot discuss the names of those being invest...
Alberta introduces recall bill for provincial, municipal politicians, school trustees
EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced legislation that would allow citizens to organize petition drives to recall members of the legislature, municipal politicians and school board trustees. United Conservative Premier Jason Kenney says the bill fulfils an...
Alberta NDP proposes legislation to ban coal mining in Rocky Mountains
CALGARY — Longtime southern Alberta landowner Bobbi Lambright says she isn't about to let emotion colour her concerns about coal mining activities on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. She was at a news conference in Calgary Monday as Alberta'...
Manitoba introduces bill proposing tougher fines for protesters
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has introduced a bill that proposes tougher fines and possible imprisonment for people interfering with critical infrastructure. Justice Minister Cameron Friesen says the Progressive Conservative government is lookin...
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine arriving in B.C. will go to priority workers, industries
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's initial shipment of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be used to inoculate workers in vulnerable sectors including food processing plants and employees who live in congregate settings, health officials announced Monday....
