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Alberta looking to save $400M in doctor payments, medical association president says in memo
A confidential memo from the head of the Alberta Medical Association says government seeks cuts to more than 800 physician billing codes to save $400 million. The health ministry says government spending on physicians has risen by $1 billion since 2022-23
Alberta MLA booted from UCP caucus over threat to vote against budget
Alberta's governing United Conservatives have booted a rural backbencher from caucus following his public opposition to the government's proposed budget.
Province appoints Martin Long as new infrastructure minister
Alberta has a new minister of infrastructure. Martin Long has been appointed to the cabinet post after the previous minister resigned earlier this week.
Danielle Smith to join premiers in Washington amid U.S. tariff threats
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling back to Washington, D.C., this week, along with her provincial counterparts, to lobby U.S. lawmakers and industry players amid continued tariff threats.
Alberta MLA ending coffee with constituents after coal backlash
UCP MLA Chelsae Petrovic is cancelling coffee engagements with her constituents in Livingstone-Macleod after getting an earful about the province's decision to lift its coal mining moratorium.
Danielle Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fund
Alberta's premier says she wants to grow the Heritage Savings Trust Fund to at least $250 billion by the year 2050, in order to wean the province off the resource revenue roller-coaster.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as party's candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party's candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona.
Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay for first time since 2013
Members of Alberta's governing party have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time since 2013.
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill
A provincial law will ban doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16. A surgical prohibition already in effect will halt gender-affirming "top" surgeries for minors.
UCP committee to recommend exemption from conflict of interest rules for most political staffers
Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law.