Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta premier says back-to-work bill for striking teachers coming Monday
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says absent a deal to end a provincewide teachers strike, her government will introduce back-to-work legislation Monday.Smith says with the strike deep into its third we...
Oct 23, 2025
Alberta legislature set to return with throne speech as teachers strike goes on
Alberta's legislative assembly is set to return Thursday with a throne speech kicking off the fall sitting.The assembly will return just as a provincewide teachers strike nears the end of its third we...
Oct 23, 2025
Doctors say saving money on COVID vaccines could end up costing far more in public health-care expenses
Alberta doctors say the province's effort to save money on COVID-19 vaccines could end up costing taxpayers far more in public health-care expenses.The head of the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Bri...
Oct 23, 2025
Province invests $17 million into the tourism sector
The Government of Alberta has invested $17 million over the last year into the tourism sector to not only create jobs but also economic prosperity in communities across the province.As a result, the p...
Oct 22, 2025
ATA prepared to negotiate, despite anticipated gov't plan to force teachers back to work
The Alberta Teachers' Association says it is aware of the looming back-to-work legislation promised by Premier Danielle Smith.Such legislation appears to be coming with the return to the legislature f...
Oct 22, 2025
Province aiming to create faster access to preventative care
The Alberta government has announced new reforms aimed at expanding access and choice for preventative screening, elective testing and other diagnostic services to deliver faster, more effective care....
Oct 22, 2025
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi announces changes to Shadow Cabinet portfolios and leadership team
Alberta's New Democrat Leader Naheed Nenshi has announced changes to his shadow cabinet and leadership team in advance of the opening of the fall session of the Alberta legislature on Thursday, Oct. 2...
Oct 22, 2025
Alberta NDP urges public to step up as striking teachers may face back-to-work bill
Alberta's Opposition NDP says it will fight the government's looming plan to introduce a bill to force striking teachers back to work.NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says they can try procedural tactics to t...
Oct 22, 2025
Spotlight to move to Alberta legislature as teachers strike enters Day 12
The spotlight is getting ready to shift to the Alberta legislature as a provincewide teachers strike enters its 12th school day.Premier Danielle Smith's government is preparing to introduce its throne...
Oct 22, 2025
Alberta hoping to advance it’s profile on U.S. energy security
Alberta MLA Chantelle de Jonge will engage U.S. legislators on North American energy security this week and complete training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Washington, D.C.The ...
Oct 21, 2025