As the Alberta’s UCP government keeps another election promise, you’ll now be able to put your vehicle’s pink slip proof of insurance coverage on your cell phone. People who still have their original flip phones may wonder if it’s another…
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Education minister appoints panel to review new Alberta curriculum
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange has appointed a panel to look over the work done by the previous NDP government on Alberta’s new curriculum, and provide advice on how to move forward on its development. The panel will be chaired by…
Wednesday’s letters: Naturalized city looks like a pasture
A city worker mows the grass in Hawrelak Park. File photo. John Lucas / Edmonton Journal It used to be a pleasure driving around Edmonton and enjoying well-groomed green spaces befitting the capital city. Unfortunately, this is no longer a…
NDP calls on Alberta government to release committed funding for assisted living facility
NDP Edmonton Centre MLA David Shepherd, the Official Opposition health critic, teamed up with Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips to request clarification from the provincial government on a release date for previously committed funding for a new assisted living facility…
Tuesday’s letters: UCP appointments part of agenda
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney discussed the accomplishments of his government in its first 100 days in office and made an announcement that will benefit Indigenous Peoples in Alberta, outside the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton on Wednesday August 7, 2019. Larry…
UCP unveils panel that will review supervised consumption services
August 19 2019 8:03pm Alberta’s UCP government has unveiled the panel it says is tasked with learning exactly how supervised consumption sites impact the neighbourhoods they’re placed in. Tom Vernon reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Alberta government announcing consumption site review committee
The Alberta government is expected to provide more details on Monday about its plans to review supervised consumption sites. A news conference is scheduled in Calgary on Monday afternoon where Mental Health Associate Minister Jason Luan is expected to announce…
Former Edmonton Eskimos CEO gets new job among flurry of Alberta government appointments
Len Rhodes, a former Alberta United Conservative candidate and president of the Edmonton Eskimos, has a new job. Rhodes has been named the new chair of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis commission. READ MORE: Former UCP candidate hopeful says…
Alberta government strikes panel to advise on wage cut for alcohol servers
A panel will explore whether cutting the minimum wage for Alberta’s alcohol servers could give them more working hours and boost their overall income with more tips. Labour Minister Jason Copping says the panel of academics, industry leaders and workers…
Notley calls for immediate release of panel report on Alberta finances
August 13 2019 8:11pm Rachel Notley says a report that was due this week on Alberta’s finances should be released immediately. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp =…