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Leap Year babies ready to party

Leap Year babies ready to party

Birthdays come every four years for some
Alberta announces new rules and land use bans for renewable industry

Alberta announces new rules and land use bans for renewable industry

The new regulations include a ban on renewable energy developments of Class 1 and Class 2 land in the province, "unless the proponent can demonstrate the ability for both crops and or livestock to coexist with the renewable generation project," Premier Danielle Smith said during a press event on Wednesday.
Rural municipalities owed $250M in taxes by oil and gas companies

Rural municipalities owed $250M in taxes by oil and gas companies

Oil and gas companies operating in rural Alberta municipalities now owe more than $252 million in unpaid municipal property taxes
Alberta announces new rules and land use bans for renewable industry

Alberta announces new rules and land use bans for renewable industry

The new regulations include a ban on renewable energy developments of Class 1 and Class 2 land in the province, "unless the proponent can demonstrate the ability for both crops and or livestock to coexist with the renewable generation project," Premier Danielle Smith said during a press event on Wednesday.
Treaty 6 and 8 grand chiefs call for action on counselling

Treaty 6 and 8 grand chiefs call for action on counselling

Chiefs Noskey and Thomas say province must establish regulatory college to address First Nations mental health crisis
St. Albert braces for 'restrained' provincial budget

St. Albert braces for 'restrained' provincial budget

City stakeholders prioritize infrastructure, new schools, social services
UCP plans public consultation in Alberta on transgender policy changes

UCP plans public consultation in Alberta on transgender policy changes

Provincial minister Devin Dreeshen says government officials in Alberta want to ensure they ‘get all these policies right.’
New renewable rules could risk $9.9M taxes for Sturgeon County: report

New renewable rules could risk $9.9M taxes for Sturgeon County: report

Province's seven-month moratorium set to expire on Feb. 29
Seed swap time in St. Albert

Seed swap time in St. Albert

Grow cheap, tasty, and local, says gardener
EMRB report looks at non-residential organic waste management

EMRB report looks at non-residential organic waste management

Says as much as 50 per cent of refuse being sent to landfills could be diverted
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