May 12 2020 7:46pm On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the latest round of funding to help during the COVID-19 crisis. As Breanna Karstens-Smith reports, some say it won’t do enough to help seniors. ‘ }); } else {…
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Ottawa announces $9B aid for students, including monthly benefit
April 22 2020 8:34pm Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday a $9-billion aid package for university and college students impacted by the COVID-19 shutdowns, including financial relief. Sarah Ryan reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Coronavirus: Alberta employers and workers welcome government help, but remain worried
Business owners and employees in the Edmonton area say they are relieved to see promises of help coming from Canadian governments. They need it. Colleen Pushor owns Caprice Cleaning in Sherwood Park. In the last few days about a third…
3 new judges appointed to Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 6, 2020 3:06 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Three new judges appointed to Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench are all from Edmonton. Melanie…
Rally in Edmonton marks 4 years of Phoenix pay system issues
February 19 2020 7:55pm It’s been four years since Ottawa brought in a new pay system that hasn’t exactly worked out as planned. On Wednesday, civil servants in Edmonton gathered to mark the anniversary with their continued concerns. Julia Wong…
‘It’s been tough’: Federal civil servants lament 4 years of issues with Phoenix pay system
Approximately 100 people gathered in downtown Edmonton Wednesday to voice their continued concerns over the Phoenix pay system. The federal government brought in the system four years ago for all employees and it continues to be plagued with issues. READ…
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…
Federal government reverses changes to military health-care reimbursements
The federal government has “paused” a decision about military health-care payments that would have cost Albertans an estimated $2 million this year. Health Minister Tyler Shandro speaks on the recent federal cuts to health care for members of the Canadian…
Alberta’s ‘Fair Deal Panel’ holds town hall in Calgary
Alberta’s “Fair Deal Panel” is making its way across Alberta, holding a town hall in Calgary on Tuesday night. The panel is made up of current and former politicians along with business, Indigenous and legal leaders. Related News They have…
After meeting with Trudeau, Kenney says next few weeks critical for Alberta-Ottawa relations
Both Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and the federal Liberal government are describing a meeting Tuesday between Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a frank and realistic discussion. But after the meeting, Kenney said the next few weeks will be…