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+””;…
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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 =…
NDP wants immediate release of panel report on Alberta finances
Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says a key report that was due this week on the province’s finances should be released immediately. Notley says a government-appointed panel is operating in secret and Albertans are not getting their say on what…
Cutting pink tape: Alberta auto insurance cards going digital
Alberta drivers forever fumbling through their glove boxes for their insurance pink slip are being given a digital option. The province says as of now insurance companies can send the information electronically for drivers to use on their mobile devices.…
Citizen feedback wanted as part of Alberta Health Services review
As the provincial government carries out a comprehensive review of Alberta Health Services, citizens are being asked to share their feedback on the health authority. Albertans are asked to provide their feedback and suggestions on how AHS can reduce costs…
Alberta NDP demands answers as new allegations surface in connection with UCP leadership race
The NDP is calling for the UCP to answer more questions about the party’s 2017 leadership race after it emerged Alberta’s election commissioner is looking into unproven allegations that Premier Jason Kenney had a party supporter buy UCP memberships without…
Alberta government creates pair of industry panels to help reduce regulatory red tape
Alberta is moving into the next phase of its plan to cut regulatory red tape. Premier Jason Kenney’s government has announced that two industry panels tasked with advising it on redundant and ineffectual rules will begin meeting next week. READ…