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Province pledges $8M for Alberta opioid recovery treatment
The provincial government has announced it will provide $8 million in new funding to help people recovering from opioid addiction. Continue reading
Alberta Federation of Labour sounds alarm over potential legislative changes impacting unions
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
A letter requesting a meeting with labour leaders across Alberta has them fearful the UCP government is ready to enact legislation that would restrict unions’ abilities to advocate on political issues. Continue reading
Alberta government looking for feedback on changes to driver testing
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The survey is the latest part of the review that was prompted after Albertans reported long waits before being able to take a driving test. Continue reading
Help improve Deerfoot Trail: open houses start this week
Four open houses are being held in the communities the city says will be most affected by the project. Continue reading
Winners and losers in Alberta budget 2019
Alberta’s United Conservative government tabled its first budget Thursday. Here is a look at who might be pleased and who won’t be so happy. Continue reading
South Edmonton property once slated for new NAIT campus being sold for $50M
The land, owned by the Alberta government for the past 12 years, was at one point set to become home to a large NAIT expansion named after the late premier Ralph Klein. Continue reading
Finance minister to host two telephone town halls ahead of Alberta budget
Travis Toews will speak to northern Alberta residents on Monday night and southern Albertans on Wednesday. Continue reading
Alberta government wants public input on Bow River reservoir possibilities
Flood and drought storage projects on the Bow River were identified in 2017 as a way to improve the region’s resilience against adverse water events, the government said. Continue reading
Alberta lifts ban on seclusion rooms in schools, will establish new rules for use
Seclusion rooms have been used by teachers as they work to include developmentally challenged students in the classroom, and are credited with giving students who are acting out a chance to settle down. Continue reading
Edmonton man sues province for $11M for alleged sexual abuse while in foster care
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Steven Morin is suing the province for $11 million for what he says he endured while in government care. His lawsuit outlines four years of abuse. Continue reading