By Aaron Sousa More than 3,000 educational support workers in Edmonton and some nearby communities could walk off the job as early as …
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FeaturedImmigration
Police lay more assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers
By Lauren Krugel Police in Calgary have laid more charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a newcomer to Canada whose family …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Alberta adds $450,000 to bursaries for northern workforce
Alberta will provide an extra $450,000 for the Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB), aiming to help more students cover post-secondary costs and …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Thousands of school support staff hit Fort McMurray picket lines over wage dispute
Roughly 1,000 school support workers have hit picket lines in Fort McMurray, and union officials say the strike could go Alberta-wide by …
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Employment LawFeatured
Alberta driver’s firing over racist remarks, violent threats upheld by arbitrator
A driver’s termination for alleged racist comments and violent threats — including stating “I hate blacks,” raising his arm and saying “white …
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By Lisa Johnson A report from Canada’s chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension …
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FeaturedPensions
Alberta’s Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share
By Lisa Johnson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the …
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CompensationFeatured
Alberta unveils new doctor pay model rewarding physicians for bringing on patients
The Alberta government unveiled a new pay model Thursday that it says will reward family doctors for bringing on patients and pay …
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By Chuck Chiang The Business Council of British Columbia has launched an awareness campaign to counter the province’s rising outward migration to Alberta. …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Alberta’s jobs minister urges Ottawa to act as Canada Post strike costs mount
Alberta’s minister of jobs, economy and trade is urging the federal government to intervene in the ongoing Canada Post strike, citing billions …