Premier Jason Kenney offered more new details on Wednesday about why his government announced temporary layoffs in Alberta’s education system over the weekend, explaining that the decision was made after a number of school boards told the government they were…
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Wednesday’s letters: Students pay price for Kenney’s cuts
I guess now that the federal government has laid out its programs, you can play cheapskate and offload your payroll onto that level. Funny how you choose to use Ottawa when it’s convenient. Shame on you. Rick Armstrong, Hinton Hoarding…
Alberta landlord fears financial challenges as protections for renters kick in
New protections for Alberta renters unable to make their payments because of COVID-19 will kick in Wednesday. As of April 1, evictions for not paying rent or utility bills are not allowed in Alberta. The province also put a stop…
Edmonton father concerned over decision to redirect education funding amid COVID-19 crisis
Edmontonian Annika Froese loves learning and going to school. READ MORE: Alberta reports 3rd death from COVID-19 as total cases hit 661 The seven-year-old Lendrum elementary student relies heavily on her two educational assistants. She has a genetic condition called…
Edmonton father concerned over decision to redirect education funding
March 29 2020 9:04pm An Edmonton father is worried his high-needs daughter will fall behind after Alberta government redirects millions in education funding. Nicole Stillger reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object”…
Friday’s letters: Ease commutes for health workers
How many Albertans will have to die before this government recognizes that balancing a budget is not more important that the lives of its citizens? Betty Makowecki, Edmonton Less politicking, more co-operation Given the recently pronounced “state of emergency” by…
Opinion: Kenney erodes democracy by muting his MLAs on budget
Jason Kenney is hoping that the world is so distracted by the COVID-19 crisis that they’ll miss this erosion of democracy. His MLAs are hoping the same, because they are showing that they care more about their party than their…
Thursday’s letters: Pharmacy students face tough choice during outbreak
Should we not get similar protections to those granted to other U of A students and frontline health-care learners who have off-campus status? Dallice Bilowall, Edmonton Alberta Advantage for whom? I am not a public service worker. I am an…
Wednesday’s letters: Sellers share blame for toilet paper shortage
Climate change, carbon, pipelines and 5G may be important issues, but right now these seem a bit trivial. Bob Dawson, Sherwood Park Climate explains Arizona pothole paucity Re. “Envying how other cities are run,” Letters, March 14 Comparing the roads…
Alberta cutting contract with radiologists, group representing doctors calls move ‘cruel and petty’
Alberta Health Services is terminating a contract that affects many radiologists at Calgary and Edmonton hospitals next year and the head of a group representing those who will be impacted says “the timing really couldn’t be worse.” “This really couldn’t…