Political

Health & Wellbeing Political 

Alberta’s general surgery is at a tipping point, with lives on the line: AMA

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By Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter According to a July 8 Alberta Medical Association news conference, Alberta’s general surgeons are facing increasing human resources shortages, which are limiting their ability to provide urgent, life-saving care to patients. This news conference marked the start of the AMA’s general surgery information campaign, seeking to inform the public of the issues faced in … Read more…

Health & Wellbeing Political 

Albertans believe health care is in crisis, survey says

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By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A survey of Canadians’ health care concerns reveals nearly three-quarters of Canadians think health care in their province is in a state of crisis, and the majority think governments aren’t doing enough to fix workforce shortages. The poll was commissioned by the Canadian Health Coalition ahead of the annual meeting of the 13 provincial … Read more…

Agriculture Political Recreation 

New wildlife crossings planned between Canmore and Exshaw on Highway 1A

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By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two new wildlife crossings are in the planning stage for Highway 1A between Exshaw and Canmore. The Alberta government’s new animal-vehicle collision safety program website shows a map of existing and future wildlife crossing and fencing projects, with a newly planned underpass east of Elk Run Boulevard outside Canmore and an overpass adjacent to … Read more…

Political 

Key takeaways from the 2024 Alberta Energy Outlook

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By Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Alberta Energy Regulator has released its 2024 Alberta Energy Outlook report with interesting highlights about what the future of energy production in Alberta may look like. This report, released June 24, details data from 2023 and projects expectations for Alberta’s energy sector in the coming years. “With expected pipeline capacity improvements and reasonably … Read more…

Political 

Legal Aid Alberta services extended, negotiations resume

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By: Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterSource: St. Albert Gazette A disruption of legal services for disadvataged Albertans has been narrowly avoided, as Legal Aid Alberta’s recently expired contract with the province has been extended and negotiations between the parties are set to resume. In a joint statement released on July 5, Alberta’s Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta, and … Read more…

News Political 

Tweaks still possible to controversial legislation affecting Alberta municipalities, minister says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The door remains open for Aberta municipalities to influence the province as it implements controversial legislation affecting local governance and elections, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said. Further consultation will help shape the content of regulations stemming from the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 or even result in “perhaps one or more small changes,” McIver … Read more…

Political 

Assembly Lines: UCP says trade careers are in the making, NDP says economy nothing to brag about, and legislature welcomes Indigenous filmmaker

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TRADES TRAJECTORY TOUTED Increasing numbers of successful careers in the trades start now with the Alberta government’s investment in apprenticeships, the UCP member for Chestermere-Strathmore told the legislature May 14. The government is “firing on all cylinders to create opportunities in the trades and help students succeed in the economy of tomorrow,” said Chantelle … Read more…