Prasad Panda

• Alberta to change licences come spring, reduce second road tests for new drivers

  'It is common sense. It reduces costs for drivers and also, in a way, for businesses, without compromising safety in any way,' Alberta Transportation Minister Prasad Panda said.

  Traffic

  Sep 27, 2022
  
• Alberta cancels Deerfoot Trail public-private partnership, citing inflation

  Construction on the public-private partnership to improve five areas along Deerfoot Trail was expected to start in fall 2022. The project has been cancelled.

  Traffic

  Jul 12, 2022
  
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• As race to replace Kenney heats up, Alberta premier shuffles cabinet Tuesday

  Premier Jason Kenney announced a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Jun 21, 2022
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• Intraparty war in Premier Jason Kenney’s UCP sees Twitter fight over clown image

  An internal fight plaguing the UCP has taken a new twist with one of Jason Kenney's senior political staffers comparing the premier's backbench critics to clowns.

  Politics

  Apr 22, 2022
• Work begins on South Edmonton Hospital set to open in 2030

  Work 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.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2021
• Construction at Calgary’s Peter Lougheed hospital to create over 700 jobs: UCP

  The cost of the expansion project at the northeast hospital is pegged at $137 million and is expected to create about 770 construction jobs, according to the UCP.

  Canada

  Nov 13, 2020
• Downtown Calgary flood mitigation barrier gets federal and provincial money

  The projects in Calgary are part of a $107.5-million suite of eight green infrastructure projects in communities like Bassano, Crowsnest Pass and Siksika Nation.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2020
• Alberta government to demolish Legislature Annex building after finding repairs would cost $29M

  The cost of repairs were so high because of the numerous issues in the nearly 70-year-old building, including its windows, elevators, and roofing issues. Many parts of the space also have layers of peeling lead paint. 

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2020
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• Kenney government to pursue contracts with private builders to construct 5 new schools

  Alberta is back in the business of partnering with the private sector to build schools.

  Education

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Calgary, Cochrane to get 4 new schools as province announces funding for 25 projects

  Calgary and area will be getting five new schools, but critics and school divisions say they won't be enough to alleviate the pressure.

  Education

  Nov 1, 2019