January 17 2020 11:22pm Get ready for a political time warp. MLAs are not back in the Alberta legislature yet, but if you’ve been itching for some debate, you are in luck. Tom Vernon explains. ‘ }); } else {…
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Alberta tech CEO calls out UCP government for lack of support at Las Vegas tech show
January 17 2020 11:20pm An Alberta CEO is taking the UCP government to task over what he calls a lack of support at a major tech conference. Julia Wong explains. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if(…
Alberta house speaker showcases retro Question Period
January 17 2020 10:46am Question Period at the Alberta legislature is taking a step back in time. In an effort to keep Question Period and the day-to-day happenings at the legislature more engaging for Albertans, House Speaker Nathan Cooper is…
Conscience rights bill, recall legislation likely to die if UCP granted prorogation
Four bills that were introduced when MLAs were still sitting in the legislature will effectively die if Premier Jason Kenney’s government receives approval for its plan to not have the Legislative Assembly reconvene until late February. One of those pieces…
Finance Minister Bill Morneau finds ‘alignment’ at pre-budget roundtable in Calgary
There was “more alignment” than expected with federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau at a pre-budget roundtable with the Business Council of Alberta on Thursday, according to the group’s president. But economic fear that has boosted separatist sentiment in Alberta will…
Universities over-budget; need to freeze travel, hiring, hosting: Alberta government
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 16, 2020 1:13 pm Updated January 16, 2020 1:14 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Alberta’s advanced education minister says post-secondary schools are going…
NDP urges Alberta government not to switch drugs for some patients
January 15 2020 10:58pm In December, Alberta’s health minister announced 26,000 people would be forced to switch their biologic medications. One month later, patients say they are still waiting for answers. Su-Ling Goh reports. ‘ }); } else { var…
United Nurses of Alberta says AHS seeking 4-year wage freeze, premium rollbacks
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 15, 2020 10:02 pm Updated January 15, 2020 10:08 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The union that represents registered nurses in the province…
Alberta legislature will convene Feb. 25 for 2nd session
Posted January 15, 2020 6:54 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The second session of the 30th Alberta legislature will convene on Feb. 25 and the government is promising an “ambitious”…
UCP government launches online survey to get Albertans’ input on upcoming budget
Posted January 15, 2020 1:10 am Updated January 15, 2020 1:11 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ It’s been less than three months since the United Conservative Party presented its first-ever…