Category Archives: Alberta
Educational assistants won't take on Alberta teachers' work in possible strike; union
The union for educational assistants in Alberta, fresh off its own strike, says its members won't step in to help schools if teachers walk off the job next month.Canadian Union of Public Employees Alb...
Sep 17, 2025
Alberta's Smith directs her minister to secure provincial control over immigration
Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration.In a new mandate letter given to Joseph Schow, Smith says Alberta ne...
Sep 17, 2025
Big city school boards say Alberta classrooms overflowing
Some Alberta parents say they have hired tutors for their children, because classroom overcrowding is having a disastrous domino effect on learning.Kira Schulz (kee-RAH SHUHLZ) says her daughter neede...
Sep 17, 2025
Alberta cabinet members travelling to Australia, Wyoming and Alaska
Three Alberta cabinet members have packed their bags for international business trips this month.Searle Turton, minister of children and family services has flown to Sydney, Australia to take in the 5...
Sep 16, 2025
Rail Safety Week a good reminder to be wary around railways
Alberta RCMP and CN Police are reminding the public to be cautious and wary around train tracks, in conjunction with national Rail Safety Week.Last year, there were 35 reported collisions at railway c...
Sep 16, 2025
Alberta changing industrial carbon tax program to recognize company investments
The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program to let companies avoid paying provincial fees based on emissions by investing in their own emissions reduction projects instead.Pre...
Sep 16, 2025
Dr. Kim Hogarth appointed Alberta's first chief nursing officer
Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has appointed its first chief nursing officer.Dr. Kim Hogarth is the new CNO, an Alberta first, and among the first in Canada with a role focused on primary care, AHS notes ...
Sep 16, 2025
UCP's new $185 million jobs program aims to transform workforce, says minister
The Government of Alberta announced Tuesday it means to "transform" employment services in the province through a $185 million investment.WorkFirst Alberta will help job seekers find meaningful work a...
Sep 16, 2025
Smith greeted with support at Alberta Next panel stop in Airdrie
Premier Danielle Smith and her Alberta Next panel met another friendly audience at a packed town hall in Airdrie on Monday night, where the crowd cheered for separation and voted enthusiastically for ...
Sep 16, 2025
Alberta takes teachers' union to labour board over accusations of false claims
Alberta's government says it has filed a complaint with the Labour Relations Board against the union representing the province's 51,000 teachers. Finance Minister Nate Horner says the complaint is con...
Sep 15, 2025