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Alberta seniors call for better care and profits out of long-term care homesSeniors advocates in Alberta say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in privately funded care homes.HealthOct 1, 2020
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Albertans arrive by bus from across province to support public health careAlbertans arrived at the health minister's office on what they've dubbed "the people's bus," encouraging others to get engaged on political issues impacting health care.HealthFeb 12, 2020
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Lower minimum wage for Alberta youth takes effect WednesdayThe new $13-per-hour minimum wage applies to workers aged 13 to 17.ConsumerJun 26, 2019
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Public Interest Alberta hosts meeting in Lethbridge for new ‘Revenue Reno’ campaignPublic Interest Alberta held a meeting in Lethbridge on Monday night to promote its Revenue Reno campaign.CanadaJun 4, 2018
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Calgary Election 2017: Advocacy group pushes council to introduce living wage for city workersAn Alberta-based advocacy group is calling on candidates in the upcoming Calgary election to introduce a living wage for city workers if voted into office on Oct. 16.EconomySep 8, 2017
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Former RCMP deputy commissioner recommended to be Alberta’s next ombudspersonThe former commanding officer of the RCMP's K-Division has been recommended to become the next ombudsperson and Public Interest Commissioner for Alberta.PoliticsMay 25, 2017
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Stakeholders voice concern over EPCOR’s proposed takeover of Edmonton drainage utilityStakeholder groups are voicing concern over EPCOR's proposed takeover of Edmonton drainage utility.CanadaApr 11, 2017
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Private schools hit back at push to have public funding withdrawn in AlbertaPrivate schools across the province say an Alberta advocacy group is hurting students by pushing the NDP to phase out public funding for private schools.EducationFeb 24, 2017
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1 in 5 workers in Lethbridge make less than $15 an hour: studyA study released by Public Interest Alberta shows the highest percentage of Alberta workers earning low wages are in Lethbridge. Of those, more than half are women.EconomySep 2, 2016
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LGBTQ policies at 4 Alberta schools graded by advocates: A+, B, D-, FAn evaluation of four Alberta schools' sexual orientation and gender identity policies resulted in a wide range of grades. However, some school boards argue the assessment was unfair.EducationAug 30, 2016
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