By Aaron Sousa The head of the Alberta Teachers’ Association says the province’s repeated use of the notwithstanding clause is an attempt to …
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By Alexandra Noad | Lethbridge Herald Doctor shortages across Alberta are greatly affecting those in rural areas, with many having to travel farther …
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Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed …
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By George Lee | The Macleod Gazette The UCP fears it will trigger further youth unemployment if it lands on a misguided reset …
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Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government’s move to quickly pass back-to-work legislation invoking the Charter’s …
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Alberta unveils Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan to balance conservation and jobs
Alberta’s government has released the Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan, a framework that aims to protect 13,000 square kilometres of land in west-central …
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Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta teachers say they’re taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding their Charter rights to …
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By Alexandra Noad | Lethbridge Herald Albertans could see a minimum wage increase for the first time in over seven years if the …
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Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
By Lisa Johnson About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary …
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By Bill Graveland A man in Calgary has died after he was backed over by a semi-truck in an industrial area. Police say …


