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Alberta panel member says ask Premier Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers

Alberta panel member says ask Premier Smith about idea to cut aid to some newcomers

Business Council of Alberta president Adam Legge says questions about potentially excluding certain immigrants from services like health care should be addressed to Premier Danielle Smith.
No deal yet: Alberta teachers still on strike path amid summer talks

No deal yet: Alberta teachers still on strike path amid summer talks

Alberta teachers and the government are scheduled for further talks later this month as the threat of a strike looms over the province's education system.
Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel

Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel

The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a "strong and sovereign Alberta within Canada.
Alberta Next panel announced with legislature members, academics and business leaders

Alberta Next panel announced with legislature members, academics and business leaders

Premier Danielle Smith says following a summer of town halls across the province, the panel is to recommend ideas and policy proposals that would be put to Albertans in a referendum next year.
Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe

Alberta's auditor general granted extra $1M for health procurement probe

The investigation into Alberta's health contracts is intensifying, as the Auditor General receives a substantial funding boost to thoroughly examine claims of corruption and overpricing.
Sovereignty townhalls planned amid petition for Alberta independence

Sovereignty townhalls planned amid petition for Alberta independence

As the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) pushes for a referendum on Alberta's sovereignty, questions remain about the rules of the game. CEO Mitch Sylvestre emphasizes the need for clarity on voting eligibility and majority thresholds before proceeding.
'He was like my big brother': Friend identifies second victim of Banff rockfall

'He was like my big brother': Friend identifies second victim of Banff rockfall

A 28-year-old survivor of the rockfall says Hamza Benhilal was one of two people who died after a slab of mountain gave way last Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.
Leave it to locals to gauge appropriateness of library materials, Albertans tell government

Leave it to locals to gauge appropriateness of library materials, Albertans tell government

A recent survey in Alberta has underscored the desire of parents to have a voice in determining what materials are available to their children in school libraries, setting the stage for potential changes in how content is managed.
AHS issues measles warning for northern Alberta city

AHS issues measles warning for northern Alberta city

AHS lists exposure locations, including Walmart, Costco, Canadian Tire, Panda Express and Holiday Inn Express & Suites in St. Albert.
AI technology that could transform human, animal health tested at Alberta college

AI technology that could transform human, animal health tested at Alberta college

Researchers are testing a device that listens to the "symphony" of organs to obtain early warning of illness or other issues in livestock and potentially people.
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