Former MLA criticizes city solar park purchase plan
Collin Gallant reports former MLA Drew Barnes questions Medicine Hat's plan to buy Saamis Solar Park 325 megawatts with 75 megawatt initial phase. City officials defend the project as a path to lower emissions and adaptability amid changing energy rules, with a full overview due late 2024.
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Alberta finance minister says free Oilers tickets were allowed
Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner accepted free VIP tickets to Oilers playoff games but says no conflict of interest. He received seats for one first round game and one Western Conference Final, with staff not attending and details disclosed to the ethics commissioner. He said the invite came from MHCare Medical CEO Sam Mraiche, and stressed he did nothing wrong while Premier Smith faces similar scrutiny over tickets.
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Alberta to borrow despite expected surplus in 2024 25
Alberta reports a 2.9 billion dollar accounting surplus for 2024-25 but will lack cash, requiring 641 million in short term borrowing. Finance Minister Nate Horner says money is tied up and no immediate personal tax cut plan, while oil prices and taxes lift predicted revenue. Population growth pressures hospitals and schools, with 73.3 billion in spending and 76.2 billion in revenue. Opposition noted.
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