Edmonton Fire Chief Year-End Interview
Year-end interview with Chief Joe Zatylny (Edmonton Fire Rescue Services) on December 15, 2022.
Alberta Takes Over Federal Firearms Act Prosecutions
Albertas government has directed provincial Crown prosecutors to take over local firearms charges from federal lawyers with an aim to not prosecute gun owners who would be swept up in Ottawas ban.
Edmonton Public School Board Chair Interview
Year-end interview with Edmonton Public School Board Chair Trisha Estabrooks at the Centre for Education in Edmonton on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
EJ Explains: Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act
The controversial Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act pledges to give Alberta the power to direct provincial entities to act against federal laws. That means telling entities like school boards, municipalities, or police to refuse to enforce federal rules.…
Rcmp Dashcam Footage Shows Shooting Of Clayton Crawford
Dashcam footage showing the July 3, 2018, shooting of Clayton Crawford at a Highway 43 rest stop near Whitecourt. Cpl. Randy Stenger and Const. Jessica Brown were charged with manslaughter in his death but were acquitted Dec. 9, 2022.
EJ Explains: Bank of Canada interest rate hike
The Bank of Canada closed out the year with a 50-basis point hike in December bringing the trend-setting policy rate to 4.25%. The Central Bank has boosted interest rates by four percentage points, in total, over the course of the…
Notley calls on Smith to refer Sovereignty Act for a court
The UCP government used its majority to pass Bill 1: the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act, through the final stages of the legislature around 1 a.m. Thursday, although it has yet to receive royal assent.
Police Warn of Scams Against Seniors
Members of the Alberta RCMP, Edmonton Police Service and Calgary Police Service held a joint news conference in Edmonton on Wednesday December 7, 2022 to discuss the ongoing issue of the so-called “Grandparents,” “Grandchild” or Emergency Scam.
Inflation Relief Legislation
Affordability and Utilities Minister Matt Jones shares details on legislation aimed at supporting Albertans during the affordability crisis.