David Staples: Ouch! Carbon tax on natural gas now more than double the cost of gas itself
Edmonton Journal
by David Staples, Edmonton Journal
2h ago
Hardly any of the facts and figures in the debate over the carbon tax and its April 1 increase are going to stick with Albertans. Folks are too busy working, raising kids, and trying to figure out how to pay all their bills to dig in deeply and memorize most arguments for and against the tax. Read More ..read more
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After controversy, 2024 Alberta King's Counsel appointments include lawyer with NDP resume
Edmonton Journal
by Jonny Wakefield
3h ago
Two years after allegations she was passed over for partisan reasons, an Edmonton prosecutor has been granted a special legal distinction. Read More ..read more
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Smith defends provincial gas tax hike, hints legal challenge on carbon tax could be coming
Edmonton Journal
by Matthew Black
3h ago
Appearing before a House of Commons committee, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended her government's plan to hike the provincial fuel tax while also calling on Ottawa to pause the coming increase in the carbon tax, something she later said the province could challenge in court. Read More ..read more
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How to watch the partial solar eclipse: Q and A with Telus World of Science
Edmonton Journal
by Cindy Tran
3h ago
Edmontonians who are hoping for clear skies to view the partial solar eclipse April 8 should heed the warning of experts to take care and have appropriate equipment when looking at the celestial event. Read More ..read more
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Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings offer up yet another playoff preview
Edmonton Journal
by Gerry Moddejonge
4h ago
If the playoffs started today, the L.A. Kings would be right back at Rogers Place where they faced the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth and final time in the regular season Thursday. Read More ..read more
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Edmonton man wins $5M lotto, can now buy home family's rented 17 years
Edmonton Journal
by Postmedia News
6h ago
An Edmonton man renting his family home for the past 17 years says he now has the power to buy it, having just won $5 million on Lotto 6/49. Read More ..read more
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Alberta rolling out 25 per cent discount on personal registry services for seniors
Edmonton Journal
by Cindy Tran
7h ago
The Alberta government is making good on their campaign promise and is implementing a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services for Albertan seniors. Read More ..read more
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Three to See Edmonton Events: Adelora sings, The Downtown Defrost, plus Ben Hur
Edmonton Journal
by Fish Griwkowsky
7h ago
Adelora: “I want be that voice to show that the worst things that happen to you, let that be what makes you strong,” declares this soaring local singer-songwriter, releasing her first EP Fire Breathing Skin at Felice Friday. “I had a disease that left me handicapped in a wheelchair for a very long time, seven years of not really living — now in remission,” Adelora explains. Read More ..read more
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Edmonton piano teacher charged after 10-year-old girl sexually assaulted
Edmonton Journal
by Jason Hills
9h ago
A 59-year-old Edmonton piano teacher has been charged with sexual assault, say police, who believe there may be multiple victims. Read More ..read more
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Edmonton Weather: High winds and a 5 cm snow dump expected Thursday
Edmonton Journal
by Ramin Ostad
11h ago
A look at Thursday's Edmonton weather by Environment Canada. Read More ..read more
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