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The newest New Democrat won leadership easily. Nenshi's next moves? Likely harder
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 2 weeks agoAn awkward topic came up during the final NDP leadership candidates' debate this month in Edmonton,...
Rainbow crosswalks and the 2030 Agenda
Local Journalism Initiative via Yahoo Canada News· 1 month agoIn May 2023, members of the Thunder Alliance, the gay-straight alliance group at R.F. Staples Secondary School in Westlock, brought a proposal to Westlock town council to paint a rainbow Pride ...
County of Stettler council agrees no formal letter to be sent on Bill 20
Local Journalism Initiative via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoSome members of the County of Stettler council are concerned about the provincial government’s proposed changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA), but the municipality won’t formally speak ...
Defining Rachel: caucus members speak of the leader beyond the microphone’s reach
Local Journalism Initiative via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoAs the clock ticks down on her leadership, supporters of Rachel Notley speak of a devotion to diversity and inclusion, her relentless opposition to the governing UCP’s agenda, and the life she ...
Alix village council not having premier’s cabinet removing elected councillors
Local Journalism Initiative via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoThe Village of Alix council is concerned about the Government of Alberta using a heavy-handed approach to influence municipal governments and their concerns were on display during the discussion ...
Alberta government to amend bill granting it sweeping powers over municipalities
The Canadian Press via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoEDMONTON — The Alberta government, in the face of mounting criticism, says it will make changes to a...
With Bill 20, Danielle Smith sows fear and loathing (and confusion) in Alberta councils, big and...
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoIt's hard to get 260 Alberta municipal governments to agree on much, which is why their blanket...
'An attack on local democracy:' Edmonton mayor rebukes province's new municipal governance bill
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 2 months agoEdmonton elected officials and political scientists are skeptical about proposed changes to...
Calgary city hall set for largest-ever public hearing as blanket rezoning debate arrives at council
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 3 months agoCalgary city council is bracing to hear from hundreds of people during what's anticipated to be the...
The growing effort behind the Recall Gondek campaign — and who's involved
CBC via Yahoo Canada News· 4 months agoA citizen's effort to recall Calgary's mayor is facing increased political scrutiny after a document...