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Thursday’s letters: Blame bad drivers for rising insurance costs – Edmonton Journal
Nov 28, 2024 I agree with Chris Bruce as “the math does not add up” and nor will it ever. And it is very likely going to cost you a lot more somewhere in the future. Be aware that no-fault insurance in B.C. is an abject failure. Promises of 24 months of care were stopped […]
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Protecting Alberta’s economic future from Ottawa
Nov 26, 2024 Alberta’s government will introduce an Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act motion to fight back against the unconstitutional, job-killing federal emissions cap. The proposed oil and gas emissions cap is in reality a federal government-imposed cap on oil and gas production and, if implemented, will result in a production cut of […]
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$5 treaty payments won’t even buy Tim Hortons meal today, says Alberta First Nation in billion-dollar lawsuit – CBC
Nov 27, 2024 Bearspaw First Nation filed proposed class-action lawsuit over 1877 treaty in Calgary Tuesday A First Nation in southern Alberta is suing the federal government for $1 billion, the latest in a series of lawsuits which argue that annual payments promised in treaties should have been adjusted for inflation. The Bearspaw First Nation filed […]
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GUNTER: Edmonton MP Boissonnault certainly gave the impression he claimed Indigenous heritage – Edmonton Sun
Nov 21, 2024 Before he resigned from cabinet on Wednesday afternoon, Edmonton Centre MP and Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault admitted he was not Indigenous. He insisted he had misspoken, that he hadn’t been clear enough about his ancestry, which elsewhere he has also claimed was Belgian. It’s an easy mistake to make, mixing up the […]
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Wednesday’s letters: Valley Line LRT shelters a costly failure – Edmonton Journal
Nov 20, 2024 Valley Line LRT stations had heated passenger booths equipped with sliding doors, which made them a very sufficient heated facility for passengers waiting for their trains. From the onset, the sliding doors did not work properly and were left tilted open thus triggering warning alarms. After many weeks and months, all the […]
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President’s Corner – November 16, 2024 – MNA
This past week, we gathered to celebrate Métis Week, a time to honour our history, culture, and contributions to the fabric of Canada. It has been a week filled with joy, reflection, and pride as we celebrated across the province and remembered the legacy of one of our greatest leaders, Louis Riel. Today, as we […]
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City of Edmonton, Otipemisiwak Métis Government renew government-to-government relationship at Métis Week event
November 13, 2024 – This afternoon, the City of Edmonton hosted the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (OMG) and its members at City Hall to recognize, celebrate and officially declare November 10 to 16, 2024, Métis Week in Edmonton. In addition to the Métis Week proclamation, this year’s event featured a milestone agreement; the re-establishment of a […]
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Indigenous voices ‘heard, respected and acted upon,’ ministry says in statement responding to reconciliation bill – St. Albert Gazette
At least three provinces or territories already have legislation in place connected to truth and reconciliation — British Columbia, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. A new private member’s bill that creates a framework for progress on Indigenous issues has earned the attention of Alberta’s UCP government, the Indigenous relations ministry confirmed. The ministry also acknowledged […]
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Team Lethbridge hits the road on eighth mission – Lethbridge Herald
Team Lethbridge hit the highway early Tuesday morning for three days of advocacy in the provincial capital. Nineteen organizations are represented on the eighth mission of community and business leaders who will be holding series of meetings with government officials at the Alberta legislature starting today. A reception for government MLAs was held by Team […]
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MNA – Results are in for the 2024 District Captain and District Council Elections
Nov 05, 2024 Edmonton, AB – Citizens have concluded voting in the 2024 District Council and District Captain Elections. In elections held in nine Métis Districts from October 29 to November 5, 2024, a total of 1,980 ballots were cast and accepted. This figure does not include ballots that were spoiled or rejected. Under the […]
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