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Alberta teachers reject mediator's recommendation, consider strike vote
Teachers in Alberta's public, Catholic and Francophone schools have rejected a mediator's proposal that would have given them an average wage increase of 15 per cent over four years.
Alberta premier to chair sovereignty panel, put proposals to 2026 referendum
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will chair an “Alberta next” panel to brainstorm how the province can protect itself from perceived economic incursions from the federal Liberal government.
New bill would concentrate medical officers of health under Alberta government control
A new bill continuing the reorganization of Alberta’s health system has some government critics worried that all public health leaders will report to politicians.
Acute Care Alberta extends contract with private surgery clinic at centre of conflict of interest probes
The Alberta agency overseeing acute care has granted a six-month contract extension to a private surgical clinic whose previous provincial government contracts are the subject of several ongoing probes.
United Conservative Party expels MLA who pushed for public probe of health contracting
An MLA and former minister just removed from the United Conservative Party caucus alleges the health minister — and possibly the premier — withheld information from cabinet ministers who were deciding the fate of the Alberta Health Services board of directors.
How the Alberta government is tightening the leash on career colleges
A new searchable database lists hundreds of programs being offered by 214 private career colleges across Alberta. The registry indicates whether the institution's program licence is active or suspended or if enrolment is halted. It lists the cost of tuition, books and supplies for each program.
New Alberta bill allows hydrogen home heating, electricity market remodelling
Alberta's government is looking to give the green light to hydrogen as a home and commercial heating fuel in a move it says will boost demand and reduce emissions.
Alberta sheriffs say extra training, more pay needed to become police
Organizations speaking for Alberta sheriffs say they see hurdles and have unanswered questions about how 600 in their ranks could become provincial police officers.
Province moves to stop school boards from disqualifying trustees over their conduct
School boards should lose the power to remove a trustee for violating a code of conduct, according to the provincial government.
Alberta plans to create independent police agency as alternative option to RCMP
The Alberta government wants to create a new provincial police service using about half of the sheriff workforce, which municipalities could choose to hire if they want an alternative to the RCMP.