Alberta government
Coverage of Alberta government in the Nexus archive.
- Alberta government gives public libraries Jan. 1 deadline to comply with new restrictions
The Alberta government has given public libraries until January 1 to implement new restrictions limiting access to library materials containing sexually explicit images for individuals under 15 years old without parental or guardian authorization.
- Alberta government to announce details for West Coast pipeline proposal
The Alberta government is set to announce details on Thursday about a proposed new oil pipeline extending to the West Coast. The pipeline is intended to transport oil from Alberta to the West Coast.
- Stranded campers able to leave Alberta's drenched Kananaskis Country
The Alberta government has completed evacuating campers stranded in Kananaskis Country due to landslides and flooding. Over 100 kilometers of roads in provincial parks near Alberta's Rocky Mountains were closed as a result of the natural disasters.
- Alberta to unveil details of 'million-barrel-per-day' oil pipeline route to West Coast on July 2
The Alberta government plans to announce details on July 2 about a proposed 'one-million-barrel-per-day oil pipeline' route through British Columbia. The project aims to transport oil from Alberta to the West Coast.
- 'Mayday to Ottawa': $400M carbon capture facility could be cancelled after changes to Alberta's carbon tax
A $400-million proposed facility in Edmonton to convert landfill waste into electricity may be cancelled due to recent carbon tax changes agreed upon by Alberta and federal governments. The project, described as shovel-ready, took five years to develop.
- About 3.4 million Albertans will receive $100 energy rebate from provincial government
Alberta government provides $100 energy rebate to 3.4 million residents. This follows a similar 2004 initiative by Ralph Klein where Albertans received $400 cheques.
- Alberta government commissions $1.5M economic analysis and panel on cost of separation
Alberta's government has commissioned a $1.5M economic analysis and panel to study the potential costs of the province leaving Canada. The University of Calgary was selected to conduct the study.
- Still no triage liaison physicians in Alberta ERs, 4 months after province's pledge
The Alberta government has not yet deployed triage liaison physicians in emergency rooms, despite pledging their implementation over four months ago. The physicians were intended to monitor waiting room patients, but no progress has been reported.