The Alberta government will invest $7.5 million to support the mental health of continuing care workers, tripling its previous commitment to staff …
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An Alberta oil and gas equipment manufacturer has been fined $125,000 after a worker was seriously injured on a lathe at its …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Pacific Rim Industrial fined $210,000 after worker dies in fall at oil sands facility
An Alberta insulation contractor has been fined $210,000 after a worker died falling through a roof opening at an oil sands facility. …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Alberta, provincial employee union agree to renewed mediation in last attempt at deal
Alberta and the union representing thousands of provincial government employees say they have agreed to a new round of mediated bargaining. Alberta …
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FeaturedImmigrationWeekend Read
Alberta immigrants say they’re seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives
By Fakiha Baig Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, …
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Alberta forms action team to tackle school violence, improve safety for staff and students
Alberta has launched a 25-member action team to address growing concerns about aggression and complexity in the province’s classrooms, bringing together teachers, …
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Alberta’s immigration minister is pushing back against Ottawa’s decision to accept 10,000 new applications for parent and grandparent sponsorships, saying the move …
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FeaturedPeople on the Move
Lawyer with two decades experience named new chief of Alberta Human Rights Commission
Zabeda Yaqoob, K.C. will lead the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals starting today in a six-year appointment that runs until July …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Delta Land fined $350,000 in Alberta after employee killed while working on excavator
A Red Deer, Alta., land development company has been fined $350,000 after pleading guilty to safety violations that led to a worker’s …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsPayroll
Alberta enacts income tax cut, lowering rate for middle earners
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAlberta workers will see more money in their paycheques starting July 1 as the province implements a new lower personal income tax …


