Provincial Politics

Staff to be increased at Alberta continuing care facilities

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Monday that the province is taking more measures to stem the tide of outbreaks at continuing care facilities in Alberta.Increased funding will be coming in the ...

Apr 20, 2020

Alberta's politicians need to help shoulder the burden: CTF

There's no doubt elected officials are working hard to manage the COVID-19 crisis, but with many businesses closing their doors and families worrying about their next grocery bill, politicians need to...

Apr 16, 2020

Local doctor fears loss of hospital pediatrics over billing changes

A local doctor is sounding the alarm over the long-term future of pediatric care at Red Deer Regional Hospital following changes to physician billing implemented by the provincial government. Red Deer...

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

EDMONTON - A University of Calgary professor says it was unethical for the Alberta government to bring in changes during the COVID-19 pandemic to how doctors bill for their services.Dr. Ian Mitchell, ...

Apr 15, 2020

Lacombe city councillor urging formal support for local doctors

A city councillor in Lacombe is urging his colleagues to show support for local doctors in their ongoing negotiations with the provincial government.Chris Ross introduced the following notice of motio...

Apr 15, 2020

City of Red Deer begins looking at path to economic recovery

As Red Deer struggles with double digit unemployment, city officials say they are looking at ways to get people back to work during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.The latest numbers released last wee...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 14

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update Tuesday afternoon on the province's COVID-19 situation. Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p...

Apr 14, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 13

Alberta's premier and chief medical officer of health will provide an update Monday afternoon on the province's COVID-19 situation. Jason Kenney and Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference ...

Apr 13, 2020

Support staff layoffs on the way for Clearview Public Schools

Officials with Clearview Public Schools say layoff notices are going out this week to support staff affected by funding cuts by the provincial government. On March 28, Education Minister Adriana LaGra...

Apr 13, 2020

AUPE announces member layoffs at Olds College

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says that some of its members working at Olds College were notified of mass layoffs on Thursday - just ahead of the Easter long weekend.AUPE says up to...

Apr 13, 2020