Albertans may yet see the Sovereignty Act invoked this fall. That is according to our legislative reporter Tyler Dawson. He says it stems over fears of Ottawa implementing an emissions cap which would then lead Read More
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As you have heard on Bridge City News there are those in the federal government who want to see Canada hit net zero emissions by the year 2035. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that is unreasonable Read More
Government public policy can impact our lives in a wide variety of ways. It can also impact major industries in Canada including our energy sector. David Leis is with the Frontier Centre for public policy Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith dished out a variety of mandate letters to her ministers. One that was given to Health Minister Adriana LaGrange is calling for her to address EMS response times and getting more Read More
Many parents across the country are expressing their concerns over gender identity and expression being taught in the classrooms. According to political reporter, Brian Lilley, they are protesting. Mr. Lilley also made reference to some Read More
The Green Party has a candidate in Taber Warner. His name is Joel Hunt. Hunt let us know where he stands not only on green energy but also on the carbon tax, 4 x 4 trucks, healthcare, Read More
Alberta Trade Minister and Calgary northeast MLA Rajan Sawhney announced that she will not be seeking re-election in May. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says as we get closer to election day on May 29th Read More
Political reporter Brian Lilley says Albertans appear to have a serious issue with the Trudeau government right now. It has a lot to do with the Liberals wanting Alberta to transition away from the oil Read More
There are those in a number of Indigenous communities who are supportive of Alberta’s energy sector. Melissa MBarki who is a policy analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute explains. Melissa, who is also First Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been promoting many of our natural resources including hydrogen. Hydrogen appears to be in abundance in Alberta and many argue it is a solid alternative fuel source. John Sutherland is Read More
Political reporter and Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley says it was a little disconcerting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not commit to having Canada provide more oil in Europe when it is so desperately Read More
Votes from card carrying members of the UCP have to be in by end of day today to determine Jason Kenney’s fate. Results from the UCP leadership review will be made known on May 18Read More
The UCP leadership review is underway. Voting members have until May 11th to get their votes in to decide whether Jason Kenney should remain on as leader. The results will be known on May 18th. Read More
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Legislative reporter discusses both CPC and UCP leaderships
When it comes to winning the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada the key will be winning over the hearts and minds of western Canadians. That is according to our legislative reporter and the Read More
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Carbon Emission Reduction plan released by the feds, author says
The federal government hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half in the next eight years with a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. BCN’s Angela Stewart hears from an author who Read More
A number of Albertans have decided to go with green energy including adding solar panels to their homes. Michelle Stirling with Friends of Science says solar panels, though effective, can also become a financial burden Read More
There are some who believe PM Trudeau dropped the ball when asked if Canada would increase oil and gas production in light of many nations banning Russian oil due to the invasion of Ukraine. Political Read More
As the U.S. looks at implementing more sanctions against Russia including the potential of no longer importing Russian oil and gas that could be good news for Canada. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari Read More
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‘Companies look to use hemp in other products:’ according to
An interesting topic covered during Thursday’s farming conference was the production of hemp. According to an official with Farming Smarter, Alberta farmers have been growing hemp for the last ten years and it’s Read More
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Lethbridge MP takes issue with some of PM Trudeau’s ministerial
Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder has spoken out against the Trudeau Liberals bringing on Steven Guilbault as Environment Minister. Guilbault was a Greenpeace Activist in Quebec. MP Harder says the recent appointments by the Trudeau Liberals Read More
The Trudeau Liberals recently announced that if you refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and lose your job as a result you will not receive employment insurance benefits. Many Canadians have a problem with that, Read More
