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Majority of police employees proud of their work, but have mixed views on upper management
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (390+ words) Only 62 per cent of employees complete first employee engagement survey since 2023, but majority of respondents have favourable views on job A little over half of Edmonton Police Service employees are reporting satisfaction with their job, according to the Edmonton Police…...
Opinion: Alberta toasts free trade but stomps on B. C. wine imports
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (550+ words) Alberta has built much of its political message around fighting red tape, overregulation, and barriers to business. Premier Danielle Smith and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally have repeatedly argued that excessive government interference hurts investment, limits competition, and slows…...
Opinion: Edmonton leads on affordable housing but challenges remain
2+ week, 4+ day ago (479+ words) How does change happen? It begins with setting out a clear intention. Next week, Edmonton will be hosting the first Prairie-focused Affordable Housing Summit. I'll be part of a fireside chat talking about city building with former Toronto mayor David…...
Independent MLA Scott Sinclair apologizes to former UCP caucus colleagues
2+ week, 4+ day ago (364+ words) He had described the 2025 provincial budget as 'indefensible' before he was voted out of the UCP's caucus The Alberta legislature's lone independent MLA issued an apology to his former caucus colleagues in the governing United Conservative Party (UCP) inside the…...
One dead, another in hospital after fatal collision between pickup and semi Monday morning
2+ week, 6+ day ago (225+ words) Edmonton Journal A 62-year-old man is in hospital and another is dead after a collision between a pickup and semi-truck west of Edmonton Monday morning. Parkland RCMP responded at around 11: 04 a. m. on Monday to a report of a fatal vehicle collision…...
Privacy watchdog opens inquiry into Alberta's refusal to release records of Mraiche-linked land deal
3+ week, 4+ day ago (440+ words) The inquiry will focus on if Alberta Infrastructure followed freedom of information laws in withholding the documents The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) is opening an inquiry into the Alberta government's refusal to share documents related to…...
Alberta expands teacher eligibility with new certificates for trades people and professionals
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (700+ words) Trades people and professionals with certain academic and professional experience may be eligible to teach in Alberta schools based on the province's new certifications. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced on Friday four new certificates with the intention to get more…...
Blowing snow wreaks havoc on Edmonton streets, Alberta highways
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (944+ words) "I know I lot of people have switched over to summer tires in anticipation of spring, and that's definitely not helped in this case. Right now, we're still trying to establish how many people are actually stranded on the highway…...
Alberta report shows majority support nuclear energy but raises questions over safety and impact
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (768+ words) Survey results on the potential for nuclear energy in Alberta show the majority of Albertans are supportive of the potential for nuclear energy and while many see the benefit, there are several safety concerns the province must address. Affordability and…...
UCP maintains double-digit lead over Alberta NDP: Leger poll
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) The United Conservative Party (UCP) is maintaining a double-digit lead over the Alberta NDP, according to the latest Leger poll conducted in April. If a provincial election were held today, 53 per cent of respondents said they'd vote for the UCP…...