A trucker convoy continues to block a highway at a busy Canada-U.S. border crossing for a second day as part of a national protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. The Canada Border Services Agency said the border crossing at Coutts, Alta., has remained open despite the blockade on Highway 4, but the RCMP says only foot…
Alberta Convoy Blocks Canada-US Border in Support of Protests in Ottawa
Conservative MPs Await Results of Election Review—But Don’t Expect to See It All
OTTAWA—Conservative MPs meeting for a two-day retreat say they don’t expect to be shown the entire review into the party’s election loss. Former Alberta MP James Cumming is set to present the findings from his review to caucus members and national council Thursday. A party spokesman says caucus will be briefed on the contents of…
Kenney Wants to Pause Truckers’ COVID Vaccine Mandate
January 20, 2022
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OTTAWA—Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Thursday called on the federal government to pause a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers that companies say will disrupt the supply chain and fuel inflation. The mandate, imposed by Ottawa to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, has cost Canadian trucking companies about 10% of their international drivers, six top executives said this week. They said…
Alberta Restaurant Temporarily Shut Down for Accepting Dog Photos in Lieu of Vaccination Proof
January 20, 2022
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A restaurant in Red Deer, Alberta, was ordered to partially shut down on Jan. 14 after the province’s health authority found that staff weren’t requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. Instead, the restaurant, called The Granary, allowed customers to dine inside upon presenting a dog photo and personal I.D., according to Alberta…
Public Group Wants Role in Talks Over Probe Into Alleged ATCO Illegalities
EDMONTON—A group representing residential power consumers wants a seat at any discussions involving alleged illegal behaviour by one of Alberta’s main power providers and is asking the regulator to release all information involving ATCO’s actions. Jim Wachowich, lawyer for the Consumers’ Coalition of Alberta, said ATCO is trying to “deflect attention” by keeping the matter…
Oil and Gas Companies’ 2021 Success Hints at Promising Future for 2022 and Beyond
After weathering a brutal 2020, a banner 2021 showed how the resilient Canadian oil and gas sector can flourish.
Reminder to Alberta: Energy Booms Can Be Fleeting
Commentary There is a popular bumper sticker often seen in Alberta. It says: “Oh please God let there be another oil boom. I promise not to piss it all away this time.” The bumper sticker originated during the oil price crash during the late 1980s. It then resurfaced during the oil price crashes of 1997,…
Ottawa Announces $14.7 Million to Fight Aquatic Invasive Species in Mountain Parks
BANFF, Alta.—The federal government is committing funds to fight aquatic invasive species in five mountain national parks in Alberta and British Columbia, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announced Saturday. Guilbeault made the announcement in Banff, Alta., with $14.7 million being made available over the next five years to prevent and manage invasive species in Banff, Jasper,…
David Richards: If Ottawa Wants Line 5 to Stay Open, Why Is it Dismissing Energy Ventures in the Rest of Canada?
Commentary Why is the Line 5 pipeline so important? Why are we invoking treaties and clauses in treaties, and pleading with Michigan to recognize treaties in order to keep this line open and the oil flowing? Our very woke government’s inclination has been, since its inception a very few years ago, to walk in lockstep…
Kenney More Confident in His Leadership Following United Conservative Party Meeting
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he is more confident in his leadership after a three-day annual general meeting of the United Conservative Party than he has felt in a “very long time.” The premier, who has been facing rising discontent from his party, caucus, and the public, told reporters Sunday that the weekend event far…
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