Staff and students at one of Calgary’s largest post-secondary institutions are protesting a recent provincial bill they fear will limit academic freedom and threaten funding. […]
Tag: Alberta politics
Premier Danielle Smith unveils plans to amend Alberta Bill of Rights
Alberta’s United Conservative government plans to introduce legislation this fall that Premier Danielle Smith says will reaffirm the rights of gun owners and property owners […]
Advocates say meeting with Alberta MLA who compared trans youth to feces went south
A transgender Albertan says it would be a slap in the face if Premier Danielle Smith allows back into the government caucus a member who […]
Alberta Medical Association says delayed pay deal will hurt health-care system
By Lisa Johnson The Canadian Press Posted September 23, 2024 2:18 pm Updated September 23, 2024 2:26 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size […]
Alberta doctors risk closures while waiting for Physician Comprehensive Care Model
Alberta physicians say they can’t wait any longer for the province’s promised Physician Comprehensive Care Model, which would help ease current financial pressures. “We can […]
Edmonton, Calgary school boards applaud additional funding, fast-tracked construction process
School boards in Calgary and Edmonton are applauding the Alberta government for quadrupling school funding and fast-tracking the process to get shovels in the ground […]
Observers criticize Alberta energy minister’s oil well cleanup possibilities
Observers are criticizing Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean’s suggestions on how the province might clean up its thousands of abandoned oil wells, saying they favour […]
Jasper wildfire: Town council to debate asking Alberta government for budget funding support
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 17, 2024 9:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The town council […]
Calgary city council set to face fallout of losing provincial government funding for Green Line
Calgary city council is set to face the fallout Tuesday of losing Alberta government funding for its Green Line light rail transit project, as Mayor […]
Premier Danielle Smith to outline ‘plan to support Alberta families’ in televised address
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