COVID-19
Province slightly easing restrictions Jan. 18
Outdoor social gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed starting Jan. 18; however, indoor gatherings will remain prohibited. […]
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Province
Lockdown raises cost Albertans $18.7 million, CTF says
The Canadian Tax Payers Federation announced Wednesday that documents it has obtained, through a freedom of information request, indicate that more than 7,300 Alberta government employees received pay raises in 2020. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Alberta RCMP urge rural residents to use online crime reporting
“We are encouraging all Albertans to report eligible crimes (select property crimes under $5,000) because reporting less serious crime online helps emergency call takers and frontline members focus their time on high-priority calls. ” […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Curriculum rewrite troubling on many levels
As an Alberta teacher, I’ve had some time to reflect over the holidays and while there is a lot I am thankful for, there is also a lot I could be angry about. I could be upset that the UCP has significantly reduced the overall per-student budget allocation despite their commitment to maintain funding. I could be upset that they laid off most of our EAs during a pandemic and that students have far fewer supports this year. […]
COVID-19
Alberta’s priority healthcare workers will be first to receive vaccine
The Government of Alberta is set to receives 25,350 does of the Pfizer vaccine starting the week of Dec. 21 and says it will start immunizing priority health-care workers across the province.
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COVID-19
Alberta readying to vaccinate up to 435,000 Albertans in Phase 1
by Stephen Dafoe The Government of Alberta says it is prepared to receive and distribute COVID-19 vaccines, initially for up […]
National News
Albertans invited to provide input on provincial and federal firearms policies
Albertans have two opportunities over the next couple of weeks to provide their opinions on the provincial firearms policy and what the federal firearms ban. Two online town halls will take place Nov. 17 and 23, each open to 10000 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
COVID-19
15 person maximum gatherings now mandatory in all watch zone communities
The province issued what it calls “strong public health measures” on Friday due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases. […]
Province
Alberta re-privatizing driver exams for Classes 4-6
The Government of Alberta announced Thursday Class 4, 5, and 6 driver exams would be privatized, a move the UCP says will provide quicker access to road tests. Starting Dec. 1, Albertans can book road tests with local registry agents, who will contract directly with driver examiners. […]
Local News
Flu shots available across the province
The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday that flu shots are available free of charge across the province at pharmacies and doctors’ offices. Additionally, immunization appointments for those under five years old and those in their household are available through Alberta Health Services (AHS). […]
Province
Government cuts staff wages by 7% as part of fiscal reckoning
At an interchange announcement in Airdrie Thursday, Premier Jason Kenney announced that government staff who work for the premier and the ministers would be taking a 7 per cent pay cut. […]
Province
NDP calls on UCP to reject convention policy on privatizing health care
by Stephen Dafoe Alberta’s NDP Opposition called on Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Labour Minister Jason Copping […]
Province
AHS cuts and outsourcing to save $600 million
Following on a February 2020 report that identified 57 recommendations and 72 saving opportunities, the Government of Alberta is now directing Alberta Health Services (AHS) to implement a portion of their plan. […]
Columns
Opinion: PST will cause pain but won’t fix the budget
Alberta’s finances are a mess. By the end of the year, Alberta will have the largest deficit in the province’s history coupled with a $100-billion debt tab. Almost like clockwork, some academics are recommending a provincial sales tax to pull the government out of its sea of red ink. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: Albertans are struggling
Albertans are struggling. They struggle not only with their finances but with their mental health during the current pandemic. Recently statistics were released informing the public that there were 301 opioid related deaths in the second quarter of 2020, a death toll that is almost double what it was during the same period of 2019. […]
Local News
Council picks provincial stimulus projects for Morinville
by Colin Smith A new Ray McDonald Sports Center (RMSC) outdoor hockey rink is among four projects selected by Town […]