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Alberta’s minimum wage report leaves out labour perspectives in favour of corporate interests

Alberta’s minimum wage report leaves out labour perspectives in favour of corporate interests

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Junaid B.
Blackhawks end losing skid by burning Flames 4-3

Blackhawks end losing skid by burning Flames 4-3

CALGARY — The last-place Chicago Blackhawks ended an eight-game losing skid on Tuesday and, at the same time, dealt the Calgary Flames' playoff hopes a crippling blow.
Alberta Premier Smith says UCP paying for possible defamation lawsuit against CBC

Alberta Premier Smith says UCP paying for possible defamation lawsuit against CBC

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her United Conservative Party is paying for legal actionshe is consideringagainst the CBC, which the Opposition NDP says raises the question of whether the government rejected pursuing the lawsuit.
Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

Alberta waited a month to declare emergency response to oilsands releases: document

EDMONTON — The Alberta government waited a month before calling an emergency response to one of the biggest releases of oilsands tailings in the province's history, a leaked document shows.
Alberta government wants 100 new police officers to combat violence on transit

Alberta government wants 100 new police officers to combat violence on transit

EDMONTON — The Alberta government wants 100 more street-level police officers hired over the next year and a half as part of a plan to tackle increased violence on the public transit systems of Edmonton and Calgary.
WHL roundup: Road Rebels roll Hitmen 4-2 to grab 2-1 series lead

WHL roundup: Road Rebels roll Hitmen 4-2 to grab 2-1 series lead

CALGARY — Frantisek Formanek's goal 46 seconds into the second period stood up as the winner Monday night as the visiting Red Deer Rebels defeated the Calgary Hitmen 4-2 in Western Hockey League playoff action.
Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy

Alberta premier says she will no longer comment on Crown prosecutor controversy

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will no longer speak about her involvement in how COVID-19 court cases are being prosecuted.
Syncrude Canada faces five charges in death of worker at oilsands project in 2021

Syncrude Canada faces five charges in death of worker at oilsands project in 2021

FORT MCKAY, ALBERTA — Oilsands giant Syncrude Canada Ltd. has been charged in the death of a worker north of Fort McMurray, Alta.
Stabbings prompt Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to announce new transit safety measures

Stabbings prompt Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to announce new transit safety measures

Calgary announced a new action plan Monday to make its transit system safer after two women were stabbed last week at a light rail transit station.
Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

Ottawa may have to adjust future help for Ukrainian refugees: immigration minister

CALGARY — Canada may have to consider updating future supports for Ukrainians seeking refuge from war, federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Monday.
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