Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to back contract demands.The Alberta Union ...
Nov 05, 2025
Alberta government wants more details on federal budget before passing judgment
Alberta's finance minister says Ottawa's budget has some good elements and some bad, but he's hoping to get more clarity on regulatory changes that could affect the energy industry.Prime Minister Mark...
Nov 05, 2025
Anglican Diocese questions Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause on teachers
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.Bishop Stephen London says it is not hi...
Nov 04, 2025
Airdrie resident behind recall campaign says local MLA not representing community
The man who launched a petition drive to oust United Conservative Party legislature member Angela Pitt says she needs to go because she's not getting the job done.Airdrie, Alta., resident Derek Keenan...
Nov 04, 2025
Tamara Lich appeals mischief conviction arising from role in 'Freedom Convoy'
OTTAWA - Tamara Lich is appealing a mischief conviction arising from her role as an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy" that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in early 2022. Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barb...
Nov 04, 2025
AMA advising drivers to look out for animals at night
As days are getting shorter, Alberta Motor Association is advising drivers to be cautious of wildlife while driving at night.AMA says November is the peak month for animal-vehicle collisions, and over...
Nov 04, 2025
Alberta to search for a new auditor general even as Wylie offers two-year extension
The Alberta government is on the hunt for a new auditor general, but the Opposition NDP says they're forcing him out before he finishes investigating a health-care contracting scandal.Auditor general ...
Nov 03, 2025
Elections Alberta says second legislature member, Angela Pitt, facing recall petition
A second member of the Alberta legislature is facing a citizen petition to recall her from her job. Chief electoral officer Gordon McClure says a recall campaign has been approved on United Conservati...
Nov 03, 2025
Alberta government cancels January provincial exams
The Alberta government has chosen to cancel provincial exams in January in response to the recent teachers' strike.Due to lost instructional time, students will not be required to take the January 202...
Nov 03, 2025
UCP clarify provincial exam dates
January provincial exams are cancelled, and now students may opt to write them in April or June 2026, the UCP say.This will be voluntary, and is a result of the recent three-week teachers' strike.Per ...
Oct 31, 2025