Dean Bennett
Reporter with The Canadian Press
About Dean Bennett
Jason Kenney sets unite-the-right plan in motion after Alberta PC leadership win
Alberta Progressive Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says the wheels are in motion on his unite-the-right plan, with the goal of a new party and an elected leader in place a year from now.
Alberta PCs to elect new leader amid talk of ending party to merge with Wildrose
Candidate Byron Nelson said he was surprised at the extent to which Kenney’s plan dominated the campaign.
Alberta tables fingers-crossed budget awash in red ink, but promising spending
Cash-strapped Alberta is banking on bad times getting better in a fingers-crossed budget that drips red ink but promises a hospital, new schools and more money for seniors and social services.
Alberta health minister apologizes for 'sewer rats' remark about Opposition
Sarah Hoffman said she was sorry on the record in the legislature on Tuesday and repeated her apology later outside the house.
Alberta seeks intervener status for court challenges on Trans Mountain pipeline
The Alberta government wants a seat at the table in any future legal fight over the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Alberta Premier Notley expects to meet with members of Trump administration
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she expects to meet face to face Wednesday with members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s government as she continues a visit to Washington, D.C.
PC member files formal complaint; says Jason Kenney seeking to undermine party
The complaint was filed by a volunteer for Richard Starke, one of Kenney's leadership rivals.
Green givebacks: Alberta begins issuing carbon tax rebates to families
The next stage of Alberta’s carbon plan is underway, with carbon tax rebate cheques arriving to low and middle−income families.
Wildrose nixes NDP call to sack electricity critic over climate change denials
NDP slammed a Wildrose MLA's apparent skepticism over human activity-caused climate change.
Alberta's divided conservative movement set to roil again in 2017
Alberta’s conservative parties, two stubborn rams of provincial politics for almost a decade, appear poised to lock horns once again in 2017. An entirely new entity may emerge once the dust settles.