George Lee

1 day ago | stalbertgazette.com | George Lee

An investment pathway designed to build prosperity in Alberta’s Indigenous communities widened this week, with the government adding two eligibility categories to a Crown corporation’s mandate. Loan guarantees from the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation can now include the technology and health care sectors, Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney announced.

1 day ago | thealbertan.com | George Lee

An investment pathway designed to build prosperity in Alberta’s Indigenous communities widened this week, with the government adding two eligibility categories to a Crown corporation’s mandate. Loan guarantees from the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation can now include the technology and health care sectors, Minister of Indigenous Relations Rajan Sawhney announced.

2 days ago | stalbertgazette.com | George Lee

Oilfield service rigs will spend less time stopped beside the highway, thanks to what the Alberta government classifies as a new reduction in red tape. An agreement announced today preclears qualifying rigs and their convoys as safety compliant for transport. Until now, the processions of trucks and equipment were required to stop at every Alberta vehicle inspection station along their routes.

2 days ago | thealbertan.com | George Lee

Oilfield service rigs will spend less time stopped beside the highway, thanks to what the Alberta government classifies as a new reduction in red tape. An agreement announced today preclears qualifying rigs and their convoys as safety compliant for transport. Until now, the processions of trucks and equipment were required to stop at every Alberta vehicle inspection station along their routes.

1 week ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | George Lee

Almost literally on his way out the door, the former speaker of the Alberta legislature — spoke. From the floor. The words from Nathan Cooper’s mouth were those of a regular member of the assembly. For six years, he was the official keeper of decorum during the politically charged back-and-forth under the dome. When Cooper spoke, everyone listened and everyone obeyed, for the most part politely accepting his rulings and interpretations based on centuries of parliamentary tradition.