47 h. ago Schools set to close as Alberta government provides online curriculum ahead of teachers strike

With no new talks scheduled, it appears a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers will go ahead as planned, starting on Monday.

Politics

56 h. ago Bell: A frustrated Danielle Smith wants Alberta teachers back at the bargaining table

'It's up to them to come back to us and say what it will take to get to a deal,' says Premier Danielle Smith, wanting Alberta teachers back at contract talks

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3 d. ago ‘Not a real project,’ B.C. premier says of Alberta’s plan for oil pipeline to the coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said at a press conference on Wednesday that her government will submit the application to the federal government next spring.

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3 d. ago Alberta to lead proposal for a new pipeline project to the northwest coast of B.C.

Alberta plans to develop and submit an application to the federal government’s Major Projects Office for its desired pipeline project to the northwest coast of B.C. At a news conference on Wednesday, Premier Danielle Smith announced the province will be acting as a proponent for a “technical advisory team” led by three pipeline companies — […]

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3 d. ago Government of Alberta plans to propose a new oil pipeline to B.C. coast

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday her government will work with advisory group of pipeline operators to develop a proposal for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast.

Politics

4 d. ago ANALYSIS: Jets’ Connor likely to see big payday with contract extension

If the Winnipeg Jets and Kyle Connor were waiting for some kind of movement in the industry to set a baseline in their contract talks, Tuesday’s news might have been that moment.

Transport

4 d. ago With no new contract talks planned, Alberta teachers appear poised to go on strike

With no new talks planned and the provincial government and teachers trading blame, it appears Alberta's 51,00 teachers are poised to walk off the job next week.

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8 d. ago Alberta man, 50, dies in ultralight plane crash near Grande Prairie

The Transportation Safety Board said the 50-year-old man from Fox Creek and was pronounced dead at the scene near Grande Prairie on Thursday afternoon.

Events

1 week ago Infrastructure and service shortfalls make province's planned tax breaks tough to deliver: Alberta Municipalities

'Show me where and how you're going to do that, not just using catch phrases for a headline' ABMunis president Tyler Gandam said of the province's push for municipalities to limit property tax increases

Economics

1 week ago Tuesday's letters: Invoking notwithstanding clause a petty distraction

Alberta’s plan to invoke the notwithstanding clause in the Canadian Charter of Rights to amend three laws that affect transgender people is another example of petty distractions instead of focusing on the big issues: housing, health, education. This clause was added to the Charter (although Pierre Trudeau opposed it) as some premiers argued that it […]

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2 w. ago Alberta premier defends plans for notwithstanding clause, citizenship markers, disability cuts

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is prepared to do whatever it takes to ensure three provincial laws affecting transgender Albertans are implemented. On her Saturday call-in radio show, Smith said she believes the laws can be defended in court, but lengthy delays in the legal process may mean Alberta will have to use […]

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2 w. ago Alberta to use notwithstanding clause on three transgender laws

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause this fall on three laws affecting transgender people. An internal government memo sent last week from the justice department, obtained by The Canadian Press, details the plan. It says Smith’s office has directed the notwithstanding clause be added to the legislation in […]

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2 w. ago 'Legit chance he does move on': Oilers fans react to McDavid's indecision on staying

Connor McDavid spoke out Tuesday to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas on his contract talks with the Edmonton Oilers, making it clear any decision is his call, that he’s calling the shots, and that he’ll decide in his own time. IN his most straight-forward statement of intent to date, McDavid said: “I have all […]

Sport

2 w. ago WestJet flight attendants’ union initiates contract negotiations with airline

The union representing WestJet flight attendants says it has given the airline notice to begin contract talks. CUPE 8125 says in a press release that it has served notice to bargain a new collective agreement. Its current contract is set to expire on Dec. 31. The union says WestJet flight attendants are seeking compensation for […]

Transport

2 w. ago Air Transat pilots file notice of dispute in contract talks, seeks conciliator

MONTREAL — The union representing pilots at Air Transat has filed a notice of dispute with the federal labour minister, seeking the appointment of a conciliator in their contract talks with the company. The Air Transat Master Executive Council, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, or ALPA, said Monday it has been in talks […]

Transport

3 w. ago Alberta teachers plan provincewide strike starting Oct. 6 as talks hit stalemate

With contract talks at a stalemate, Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s time for Premier Danielle Smith’s government to step up.

Culture

4 w. ago Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy

Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers' Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an impasse

Society

4 w. ago Three reviews underway after province refuses to release early Alberta Next survey results

The government refused access to hundreds of pages of records containing early results to Alberta Next survey questions on a provincial pension plan and denying social services to some immigrants

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