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Alberta Premier Smith pressuring Nenshi to declare seat run as NDP demand byelectionDanielle Smith has until the new year to call the race in Lethbridge-West, after the riding's former NDP legislature member, Shannon Phillips, resigned in July.PoliticsOct 22
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Calgary Green Line LRT project in political crossfire as Alberta cabinet minister blames NDP leaderThe United Conservative government is blaming former mayor, NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, for past mismanagement.PoliticsSep 5
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Lethbridge-West byelection called to fill vacancy from NDP resignationRunning for the UCP is John Middleton-Hope, a sitting city councillor and former police chief, while the NDP has put forward Rob Miyashiro, who served on council from 2013 to 2021.PoliticsNov 20
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Alberta infrastructure minister says he accepted free Oilers playoff ticketsAlberta infrastructure minister says he accepted free Oilers playoff tickets but insists it didn't contravene government conflict-of-interest rules.PoliticsOct 30
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Alberta applying for judicial review of ‘unfair’ federal carbon price heating oil exemptionAlberta said providing a benefit to those who use heating oil, predominantly in Atlantic Canada, undermines what is supposed to be a national standard.PoliticsOct 29
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Alberta NDP leader slams premier’s plan to possibly transfer control of some hospitalsAlberta's Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith needs to explain her plan to potentially transfer control of underperforming hospitals to third parties.PoliticsAug 27
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Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean Alberta budget deficitDanielle Smith said a budget surplus is dependent on West Texas Intermediate oil prices averaging US$74 per barrel, but the price this week has been around US$68 per barrel.PoliticsOct 29
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Rate hikes, no-fault claims in new rules pitched for Alberta auto insuranceUnder the new system, victims in most cases won’t be able to sue those responsible for their injuries and, instead, insurers would pay compensation at rates set by the government.ConsumerNov 21
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Alberta proposes new bill of rights, including to refuse medical treatment — with exemptionsPremier Smith said amendments have been worded to conflict with the UCP's plan to introduce legislation giving police and family the authority to force drug users into treatment.PoliticsOct 28
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Campaigning in Lethbridge heats up amid new primary care announcementOn the heels of the Alberta government announcing a new health-care plan, candidates in Lethbridge-West are pleading their case to voters.CanadaOct 16
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Feds fire back at Alberta’s application for judicial review of carbon priceSmith announced earlier this week that her United Conservative Party government is seeking a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.EnvironmentOct 30
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Alberta government forecasts $4.6B surplus in budget update, but braces for uncertaintyThe government also says it is planning for population growth to drop significantly next yearPoliticsNov 21
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Alberta to launch new primary care agency by next month in health overhaul: LaGrangeAdriana LaGrange says Primary Care Alberta will work to improve Albertans' access to primary care providers like family doctors or nurse practitioners.HealthOct 15
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Premier Danielle Smith’s key strategist on Alberta addiction recovery policy to exit roleMarshall Smith has been held up as the architect of the ruling United Conservative Party's approach to the drug overdose crisis.PoliticsOct 9
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Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes, reeve says no useThe RMA president said he doesn't expect the Alberta Energy Regulator to shut down oil companies for unpaid taxes, leaving municipalities with no choice but to shoulder the cost.EconomyNov 6
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UCP members back Alberta premier in leadership reviewAlberta premier Danielle Smith will stay at the helm of the United Conservative Party after an overwhelming result in her first leadership review in the role.PoliticsNov 2
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Alberta government launches ad campaign against incoming federal emissions capThe province has a $7-million "Scrap the Cap" campaign.PoliticsOct 15
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Alberta towns, villages, cities oppose provincial government’s ban on vote-counting machinesAlberta municipal leaders are calling for the provincial government to reverse its ban on vote counting machines, saying it's more costly and time-consuming to count by hand.PoliticsSep 26
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Halt of planned Calgary Green Line could cost $2.1BCouncil is set to hear recommendations on how it could pay for the cost of abandoning the project and will mull over how it might transfer responsibility to the province.PoliticsSep 17
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Not possible to depoliticize Alberta transgender rule debate: Federal ministerAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she wants to depoliticize the debate around upcoming legislation affecting transgender youth, but a federal minister says that's not possible.PoliticsOct 2