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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.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to strategize on provincial sovereignty with Quebec's premier
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith would like to have a tête-à-tête with Quebec Premier François Legault about asserting their provincial sovereignty, according to a letter Smith wrote last month.
Patients will need extensive support after involuntary addiction treatment: Alberta agency
An Alberta Crown corporation that studies addiction recommends that any involuntary treatment be done for longer time periods because shorter stays seem ineffective.
New benefit limits would make it harder for some Alberta families to adopt, advocates say
Adoption advocates are warning a provincial government move to income test some benefits could deprive children of essential therapies and prevent parents from adopting children.
Alberta government promises 14 new school projects in Edmonton area
The provincial government wants to kick-start 14 new school construction projects in the Edmonton area, including planning funding for six new high school buildings.