University of Alberta president David Turpin said that despite attempts to work with the government to “reach an agreement,” mass layoffs due to the 2020 provincial budget will go forward, amid the COVID-19 crisis. In a blog post Monday, Turpin…
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Parents hope to save historic rural school facing funding cuts near Calmar
A group of community members south of Calmar are hoping to save a 120-year-old school currently in jeopardy. New Humble Centre School was first built in 1900. The current school is the third building that has been on the site.…
Royal Alberta Museum to reduce hours, find efficiencies following provincial budget
The Royal Alberta Museum is taking steps to cut costs in the wake of the Feb. 27 provincial budget. The facility will be reducing operating hours and assessing how much certain programs are used. READ MORE: Alberta budget 2020 winners…
Alberta premier says coronavirus outbreak may affect balanced budget plan
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2020 5:42 pm Updated March 6, 2020 5:43 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Premier Jason Kenney says the novel coronavirus outbreak is…
UCP unveils first part of plan to reduce surgical wait times
March 4 2020 9:04pm The Alberta government has unveiled the first part of its plan to cut surgical wait times. It includes a major investment in public hospitals and more private delivery. Tom Vernon has the details. ‘ }); }…
Alberta unions put pressure on UCP government with new campaign
Unions in Alberta are hoping to ramp up the pressure on the UCP government with the launch of a website called “Not What I Voted For.” The campaign, authorized by the Alberta Federation of Labour, comes at a time when…
Alberta government commits $100M to upgrade hospital operating rooms, reduce surgery waits
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 4, 2020 5:41 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Alberta is spending $100 million to upgrade hospital operating rooms and move some low-risk surgeries…
Premier Jason Kenney defends budget while appearing on 630 CHED
March 4 2020 10:19am While appearing on 630 CHED Mornings with Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam, Premier Jason Kenney defended what some are calling cuts or reductions to education and health spending after Alberta Budget 2020. ‘ }); } else…
Indefinite Arts Centre continues funding fight for new home
The Indefinite Arts Centre may be down but it’s far from done in its quest to finance a new building. Chief executive Jung-Suk Ryu says it stung when the Alberta government declined to approve financing through the Investment for Canadian…
20 Alberta Parks slated for full or partial closures
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2020 11:49 am Updated March 3, 2020 11:51 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Alberta has released a list of cuts it is…