25 h. ago Opinion: One inquiry to rule them all; separate probes into Alberta Health decisions limit transparency

The Alberta government’s latest move — forcing AHS leadership to participate in court filings to discredit its fired CEO — should concern every Albertan. It sends a chilling message to health-care workers: speaking out will result in job loss and protracted legal retaliation. This isn’t just about one case or one individual; it highlights broader […]

Science

43 h. ago Opinion: Public health under attack from misinformation, measles; Where is Alberta's top doctor?

When U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended the Texas funeral of eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand, Kennedy reportedly did not mention that the death could have been prevented. The formerly healthy child died of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease. The father said that Kennedy “did not say that the vaccine was effective I had supper […]

Events

65 h. ago Opinion: Alberta should support people with disabilities in overcoming barriers to working

The Alberta government plans to implement a new income-support program for people with disabilities, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP).  The program aims to support the employment of more people with disabilities. People with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty and less likely to be employed than other Canadians. Supporting them to work can reduce disability […]

Other

3 d. ago Bell: Shazam! Mark Carney is now a pal of Alberta's oilpatch — Yeah, right

'We need the vote of your readers,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney in Calgary, appealing to readers of this column to get on board the Liberal train

Transport

3 d. ago Bell: Mark Carney is now a pal of Alberta's oilpatch — You're kidding, right?

'We need the votes of your readers,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney in Calgary, appealing to readers of this column to get on board the Liberal train

Society

3 d. ago Bell: Did we just witness Mark Carney playing Albertans for a fool?

'We need the votes of your readers,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney in Calgary, appealing to readers of this column to get on board the Liberal train

Transport

3 d. ago Opinion: Alberta should put a stop to municipal 'vacancy taxes'

What happens when a municipal government decides that how you use your own property is grounds for financial punishment? In Canmore, a radical new tax policy threatens to transform property ownership from a well-earned right to a highly-regulated privilege — potentially driving some owners to sell, threatening investors and turning a once strong community spirit […]

Politics

4 d. ago Letters, April 9: Alberta right to assert itself within Canada

Should government do more to prevent measles? Vote in our daily poll! Now is the time that Albertans should absolutely demand equal and fair treatment and more, considering what this province alone contributes to the country’s economy and well-being. Do people even know what we contribute comparatively? It is the perfect opportunity for us to […]

Other

4 d. ago ESMAIL: Alberta takes big step towards shorter wait times and higher quality health care

Instead of handing out bags of money each year to providers, the new system — known as “activity-based funding” — will pay health-care providers for each patient they treat, based on the patient’s particular condition and important factors that may add complexity or cost to their care.

Science

4 d. ago New Terry Fox clothing collection celebrates Marathon of Hope’s 45th anniversary

In addition to participating in the Terry Fox run, people can support the spirit of Fox’s Marathon of Hope by purchasing T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and other items. The Terry Fox Foundation will launch on April 12 a limited-edition 10-piece collection celebrating the 45th anniversary of his Marathon of Hope cross-Canada run for cancer research. Produced […]

Culture

4 d. ago Rogers will charge a fee on people using older networks starting next month

Rogers and Fido will start charging customers who exclusively use the company's 2G and 3G networks a $3 fee in May.Customers started receiving emails from Rogers and Fido about the incoming fee last week. The emails warned users if their phone number used 3G. The company also updated support pages about the upcoming 3G network retirement with information about the new fee.According to the support document, the company will start assessing customers' network usage in May. Those who exclusively use 2G and 3G networks will be charged the $3 'Legacy Network Usage' fee on their monthly bill."This is used to recover part of the cost of maintaining our legacy systems. This charge will apply monthly as long as your usage is on our 2G and 3G networks," reads the support document.Additionally, the document says people can avoid the fee by using 4G and 5G instead. For some, that will mean upgrading their phone to one that's compatible with Rogers' 4G or 5G networks. Rogers says that there...

Culture

5 d. ago Breakenridge: Face reality — no 'win' for Alberta in tariff dispute

Unfortunately, we may just be at the beginning of seeing how bad things could get

Economics

5 d. ago Varcoe: No need for Alberta to panic, Smith says, as oil prices tumble amid economic havoc in U.S.

For Albertans, the volatility could have major financial implications

Economics

5 d. ago Braid: Alberta separatism is going nowhere but it's a toxic factor in campaign

This would be a much more honest election campaign if the separatist bogey could be stuffed into a dusty closet and forgotten

Other

5 d. ago John Ivison: Carney isn’t making his visit to Alberta a welcome one

It could be a rough homecoming given his environmental positions, especially after he appeared to mock Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Transport

8 d. ago Bell: Liberal Leader Mark Carney loves Alberta — just ask him

'I resile to no one in terms of my understanding of the West,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney, leading people to rush for the closest dictionary

Politics

8 d. ago Bell: Carney says he's for Alberta — the crap detector alarm goes off

'I resile to no one in terms of my understanding of the West,' says Liberal Leader Mark Carney, leading people to rush for the closest dictionary

Transport

1 week ago Nelson: Liberal resurgence leaves Alberta caught between rock and hard place

Ottawa can impose export taxes but they cannot make us produce. We can keep our oil in the ground. It’s the hard place as opposed to the rock

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Alberta government has three billion reasons to reinvest in tobacco reduction

Since its launch in 2002, the Alberta government’s highly successful commercial tobacco reduction strategy has become the province’s most effective public health and addiction program. Smoking rates among adults and youth are now the lowest on record and have exceeded all targets. Tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and displays are virtually a thing of the past. […]

Politics

1 week ago Ford: Alberta's health system is ailing, despite best efforts of staff

What this boils down to is the shocking inefficiency and waste in the heart of the system, not the staff

Science