Politics

The key takeaway of the Provincial Education Budget Highlight during Mar.6 RVS Board meeting was the acknowledgement that education is making progress, but to which extent is a subject of debate.

Cochrane Mayor and Mid-sized Cities Mayor's Caucus chair Jeff Genung’s reaction to Thursday’s provincial Budget.

Alberta's Bill 20 establishes regulations for municipal political parties, sets limits for campaign contributions, and adds new responsibilities for municipalities.

The City of St. Albert says changes to Alberta election rules will make voting costlier and less reliable and is asking the province to reverse its ban on vote counting machines.

51 per cent of Albertans say rising costs are greatly affecting their ability to meet day-to-day expenses, more than in any other province and six points higher than the national average.

St. Albert’s MLA says she has serious doubts the provincial government will bring in its proposed tax break next budget, despite a promise from Alberta’s finance minister.

The Edmonton Zone is the only zone in the province with two health authorities AHS and Covenant Health and the Alberta Medical Association president says that has caused added operational controls, administration, oversight, and coordinating bodies.

As residents in the Banff-Airdrie riding ready for this fall's federal election, a new brand of conservatism will be vying for their votes – securing local representation with Cochranite Nadine Wellwood.

Potential political hopefuls who feel their conservative values are not best aligned with the Official Opposition on the federal stage – the Conservative Party of Canada – are encouraged to take a look at the country's newest party.

Peter Guthrie of the UCP is the MLA for the new riding of Airdrie-Cochrane.