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- Rachel Notley, former Premier of Alberta and former leader of the NDP, is resigning from her position as MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona, effective December 30th, 2024. Naheed Nenshi, the current leader of the Alberta NDP, says he’s thinking about running for the seat. When a vacancy arose in Lethbridge, Nenshi said that he preferred to represent a Calgary seat, citing his roots in the city. At the time, critics suggested that his reluctance to run in Lethbridge was likely due to concerns over his ability to win there - it looks like they were probably right! Now, with a safe NDP seat opening in Edmonton, Nenshi appears to have no reservations about running outside of Calgary.
- Alberta is implementing electricity market reforms to reduce costs for ratepayers and enhance affordability. Starting April 18th, 2025, the Province will shift to a day-ahead market model, where power generators commit their energy 24 hours in advance, providing clearer information for better grid management and less price volatility. These changes aim to improve the reliability of the system and foster competition, making electricity pricing more stable.
- Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee will be the Province’s new top bureaucrat. Starting February 24th, 2025, he will serve as Deputy Minister of Executive Council and head of the Alberta Public Service. McFee has been the Edmonton Police Chief since 2019 and has held leadership roles with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Police Association. Prior to his role in Edmonton, he worked as a Deputy Minister for Corrections and Policing in Saskatchewan. Premier Danielle Smith says she’s confident that McFee's experience and perspective will benefit the Province's public service.