16 h. ago Demetrios Nicolaides: Alberta investing in education to meet booming population growth

Alberta’s government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) share the same goal: providing a world-class education to Alberta’s next generation. It’s a goal I am proud to work on alongside the ATA. Yet in a recent op-ed, ATA president Jason Schilling says he believes Alberta’s government is “playing politics with education rather than focusing on […]

Economics

24 h. ago Mawer Announces Organizational Updates for the Global Equity Strategy

CALGARY, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (“Mawer”) announced today that Paul Moroz, CFA, has assumed the role of lead portfolio manager and David Ragan, CFA, has assumed the role of co-manager for the Mawer Global Equity Strategy, effective immediately. Manar Hassan-Agha, CFA, will continue as co-manager. While Christian Deckart, CFA, PHD, […]

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64 h. ago Alberta RCMP investigating whether recent jewelry store thefts and gold scams are connected

"Ultimately we're looking to identify these individuals, and once they've been identified, we can look at the larger picture of what their intent with (the thefts) is. They're accessing a fair dollar amount of jewelry and making off with thousands of dollars of product"

Economics

7 d. ago Alberta government seeking advice to tackle violence and aggression in schools

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says it's a serious problem as learning disruptions and mental health concerns are becoming more and more common.

Politics

1 week ago Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. Launches Refreshed Website and Introduces Answir™ the AI

Investor Relations Has a New Look CALGARY, Alberta — Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc. (“Meadowbank”), a Calgary-based consultancy providing scalable investor relations (“IR”) solutions to an international client roster, is pleased to announce the launch of its refreshed website at www.mdwbnk.com. Featuring Meadowbank’s classic green, white and black colour scheme and other brand elements, the redesigned […]

Culture

1 week ago Varcoe: Alberta faces hurdle to attract $100B of data centre investment – limited access to power grid in short term

The province’s existing system, with current generation now exceeding demand, only has so much spare capacity to offer up in the short term

Economics

1 week ago What's next as Alberta moves to crack down on explicit books in school libraries?

Alberta is forging ahead with its plans to implement and develop province-wide standards across all school boards for selecting and managing graphic and sexually explicit materials in school libraries. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said in an interview with Postmedia that a ministerial order is expected to come mid-July at the latest. He said while the […]

Society

1 week ago Liberal cabinet minister announces $11 million for Alberta businesses

"Whether it's equipping farms in southern Alberta with AI to increase their productivity, or introducing automated production lines to a commercial bakery in Edmonton, today's investments are really about unleashing the incredible ingenuity of Alberta innovators."

Economics

1 week ago Alberta auditor general secures $1M funding boost for ongoing health contracts probe

Auditor General Doug Wylie said an additional $990,000 is required to continue his office's investigation into contracting and procurement in Alberta's health care system

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta invests $27.5 million to fund 16 new collegiate schools and renovate four

Alberta has announced it is funding 16 new collegiate schools and upgrading four existing ones across the province. In Budget 2025, the province allocated $27.5 million to expand collegiate school programming, which includes $6 million for operational costs and $21.5 million for school improvements. The 16 new collegiate schools that received funding will be operational […]

Economics

2 w. ago Alberta Pension Looks For New CIO Amid Push to Expand Calgary Office

Alberta Investment Management Corp. is hunting for a new chief investment officer as it carries out an overhaul that began last year when the provincial government fired the board and its top executive.

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2 w. ago Bell: Smith government set to punt sexually explicit books out of school libraries

'Parents believe this kind of material is not appropriate for kids,' says Demetrios Nicolaides, the Alberta education minister who wants sexually graphic books out of school libraries

Politics

2 w. ago Library officials, education minister meet over book controversy

Nicolaides met with Library Association of Alberta, and they didn't see eye to eye

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta to invest $1.2 million to help former military and public safety personnel rejoin the workplace

The program offers individualized assessments and customized supports based on their experiences such as peer support, career planning, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, training and support to maintain employment.

Economics

3 w. ago 'We have to be bold': Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers on energy and restoring investor confidence

'I think we have over the next number of years, the greatest opportunity that I've seen in my lifetime,' said Scott Moe

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3 w. ago Take Back Alberta facing collection notice as it appeals $112K in Elections Alberta fines

Take Back Alberta is appealing after an Elections Alberta investigation found it violated multiple election finance laws and accepted money from out-of-province and American contributors

Politics

3 w. ago Canadians cutting Florida travel plans, but Sunshine State cares not

The snowbirds may not be flying south, but the Sunshine State is in the midst of a population boom and is setting tourism records. Truth is, Florida doesn't need Canadian tourism any more

Transport

3 w. ago Western separatism can fizzle if Ottawa listens to grievances: Ambrose

CALGARY — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right. Ambrose, now deputy chair at TD Securities, said Tuesday there’s a feeling of resentment in Alberta and Saskatchewan. “I think […]

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3 w. ago Fewer education assistants means less support for Delta students

DELTA, British Columbia — A shortage of education assistants in Delta Schools will mean less support for the district’s most vulnerable students next school year. This is the warning from CUPE 1091, the union representing school support workers in the Delta School District. “Education assistants are overwhelmed trying to meet the needs of students. Come […]

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3 w. ago Report suggests renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment

Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly.

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