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Former UCP MLA Drew Barnes explores forming a new rural Alberta political partyFormer UCP MLA Drew Barnes explores forming a new rural Alberta political party due to what he believes is a lack of representation for those in rural areas.PoliticsOct 11, 2021
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Conversations continue over whether Alberta will sign on to federal child-care programThe federal Liberals committed to bringing child-care fees to an average of $10 a day in regulated centres by 2025-26, at a cost of $30 billion over the next five years.EconomyJul 9, 2021
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Work begins on South Edmonton Hospital set to open in 2030Work is underway on the much-anticipated South Edmonton Hospital, which has been years in the making, but the COVID-19 pandemic could affect the bottom line.HealthJul 8, 2021
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Notley presses Kenney on contact tracing during Alberta’s 2nd waveDocuments obtained by Global News through a Freedom of Information request quantify how overwhelmed contact tracers were in November and December.PoliticsMay 31, 2021
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NDP calls on premier to remove Drew Barnes from UCP caucus for spreading ‘dangerous misinformation’"It's completely unacceptable for an elected official to be spreading conspiracy theories like this."HealthJan 29, 2021
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Alberta’s auditor general ‘very likely’ to review province’s COVID-19 responseVal Mellesmoen, spokesperson for the auditor general’s office, said a request has not been made, however the office is tracking a number of inquiries from the public about the government’s response.PoliticsMay 19, 2020
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Public mask program to start in Alberta at the end of the month: KenneyOn Thursday, Premier Jason Kenney said that the public mask program, which was first announced last month, will see 40 million masks distributed to residents.CanadaMay 13, 2020
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Alberta to continue with alcohol sales in takeout, delivery orders when COVID-19 restrictions easeChanges to provincial liquor regulations that allow Alberta bars and restaurants to sell alcohol through takeout or delivery for customers to drink off-site are set to remain in place after COVID-19 restrictions lift.ConsumerMay 13, 2020
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Alberta unions put pressure on UCP government with new campaignThe campaign is authorized by the Alberta Federation of Labour and comes at a time when the UCP is making cuts to education and healthcare.PoliticsMar 4, 2020
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Progress Alberta threatens UCP government with lawsuit over inquiry into oil and gas criticsProgress Alberta sent a letter to Commissioner Steve Allan last week stating it believes the inquiry is unconstitutional and violates freedom of expression and association.PoliticsJan 20, 2020
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