A petition has been started by students at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary demanding the province reconsider teacher layoffs. Continue reading
The Calgary Stampede and Edmonton’s K-Days will both be seeing significant funding cuts as a result of the provincial budget released on Thursday. Continue reading
Calgary’s mayor is preparing city homeowners for a property tax increase as a result of the Alberta provincial budget announced on Thursday. Continue reading
Ahead of what’s anticipated to be a tough budget, Global News’ Jennifer Crosby sat down with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for an exclusive interview on belt-tightening, climate action and the upcoming fall session. Continue reading
City council has approved spending on projects like the Lewis Farms Rec Centre, the Terwillegar expressway, electric buses and upgrades to Jasper Avenue. All told, they add up to more than half a billion dollars. Continue reading
The Progressive Conservative government has promised to eliminate a $13.5 billion deficit, but has not yet said how long that will take. Continue reading
The new cap on ambulance ride costs – $250 instead of $340 – was first announced in last month’s budget and fulfills a pledge made during the 2016 election campaign. Continue reading
It’s the province’s fourth consecutive surplus budget, and there are no increases in taxes or fees. Continue reading
Despite four days in mediation with University administration, URFA has not been able to reach a fair and reasonable collective agreement for U of R Academic staff. Continue reading
Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government has warned school divisions to keep their property taxes in check or face a cuts to admin costs ahead of the release of their budget Thursday. Continue reading