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03 Dec

UCP Delegates Reject Key Parts of Smith‑Carney Pipeline Deal

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Edmonton ( Rajeev Sharma): Delegates at the United Conservative Party (UCP) convention in Edmonton have overwhelmingly rejected major aspects of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent agreement with Prime Minister Mark Carney. The resolution opposes federal regulation of industrial carbon emissions in Alberta, arguing that nationwide policies do not reflect the province’s unique economy. The November 27 agreement had aimed to support a new pipeline to northwestern British Columbia, abandon the proposed oil-and-gas emissions cap, exempt Alberta from certain clean electricity rules, and negotiate an increased industrial carbon price. It also endorsed a northern Alberta carbon capture and storage project. Despite…

01 Dec

Experts Warn Alberta’s Shift Toward Private Practice Could Undermine Public Health System

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta’s plan to allow doctors to work in both the public system and private clinics is drawing mixed reactions, with supporters calling it a strategy to reduce wait times and critics warning it could undermine the province’s public health-care foundation.The proposal part of the government’s effort to modernize health-care delivery would permit physicians to bill privately for some elective procedures while still treating patients within the public system. Government officials argue the change will increase flexibility, expand surgical capacity, and help attract more doctors to Alberta. However, health-care analysts caution that a dual practice model could…

29 Nov

Province Boosts Dual Credit Opportunities With Nearly $4.5 Million Investment

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government is expanding opportunities for high school students to begin charting their post-secondary and career paths, announcing close to $4.5 million in new funding to support dual credit programs across the province for the upcoming school year. Dual credit courses allow students in Grades 10 through 12 to earn both high school and post-secondary credits simultaneously, giving them an early start in fields ranging from skilled trades to human services. With this investment, schools will be able to offer an expanded lineup of hands-on and career-focused options, including carpentry, automotive technology, welding, hairstyling, and education assistant…

29 Nov

Alberta Reaches New Deal for Frontline Health-Care Workers, Says Minister Horner

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Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government says a new labour agreement has been finalized for thousands of frontline health-care staff, marking the end of several months of bargaining between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). In a statement released Friday, President of Treasury Board and Finance Minister Nate Horner confirmed that negotiators have reached a settlement covering Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Aides (HCAs) across the province. Horner welcomed the development, calling it the result of sustained effort on both sides. “After months of negotiations, we appreciate the collective effort it has taken…

27 Nov

Carney Poised to Announce Deal With Alberta, Opening Door to New Pipeline and Policy Shift

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to reveal a major agreement with Alberta on Thursday that could revive the possibility of a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. In return, Ottawa is preparing to introduce tougher environmental rules and ease some of its existing climate policies.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has described the negotiations as a “grand bargain,” centred on advancing the Pathways Alliance carbon-capture project while also pushing ahead with a long-sought pipeline to the Pacific. The deal comes after months of back-and-forth between federal and provincial officials.Speaking in Ottawa a day before the announcement, Carney…

26 Nov

Alberta Health Care Workers Secure New Agreement, Says Minister Horner

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Edmonton, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) have reached a new collective agreement covering 22,000 health care professionals across more than 200 areas of specialization, including diagnostic imaging, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and physiotherapy, according to a statement from President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner. Minister Horner praised the dedication and skill of these professionals, highlighting their vital role in delivering high-quality care to Albertans every day. “These skilled workers deliver exceptional care throughout the province every day, and on behalf of all Albertans, I thank them…

25 Nov

Alberta Strengthens Economic Bridge with India in Talks with Indian High Commissioner

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has taken a significant step towards fortifying its relationship with India as provincial leaders convened with His Excellency Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, to discuss expanded economic cooperation between the two regions. During the meeting, discussions focused on Alberta’s pivotal role in meeting India’s burgeoning demand for secure, reliable energy and premium agricultural products. Leaders also emphasized emerging opportunities in the technology sector an area where both regions foresee robust potential for future collaboration. With a thriving Indo-Canadian community in Alberta and increasing investment from Indian companies, officials stressed that Alberta is distinctively positioned…

23 Nov

Alberta nurses reach last-minute tentative deal to avoid strike

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): A province-wide strike by Alberta’s licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and health-care aides was narrowly averted after the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and Alberta Health Services reached a tentative agreement just prior to the commencement of job action on November 22, 2025. The agreement was reached merely days after AUPE formally served strike notice on November 19, following the collapse of mediation talks. The dispute had intensified in early November when over 11,000 AUPE members voted overwhelmingly, with a 98% majority, in favour of authorizing a strike. The union argued that wages, staffing shortages, safety concerns,…

07 Nov

Alberta to Strengthen Forestry Trade Ties in Asia Through Japan and South Korea Mission

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, Todd Loewen, is set to embark on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea from November 9 to 14 to promote the province’s forestry sector and expand international trade partnerships. The mission aims to highlight Alberta’s world-class wood products and position the province as a dependable supplier of sustainable forest resources. Minister Loewen will participate in industry meetings, site tours, and trade networking events to reinforce Alberta’s reputation for quality and reliability in global markets. “Alberta has a strong trade relationship with Japan and South Korea, which we would like…

06 Nov

Alberta Health Workers Vote 98% in Favour of Strike as Tensions Escalate Over Pay and Working Conditions

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant development, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) has announced that approximately 98 per cent of its 16,000 nursing care members, comprising licensed practical nurses (LPNs), health care aides, and support staff employed by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the province’s new regional health agencies, have voted in favour of strike action. The vote, conducted between October 30 and November 3, saw approximately 11,000 ballots cast, representing nearly 70 per cent of eligible members. AUPE stated that the result reflects growing frustration among frontline workers over stagnant wages, staff shortages, and what they describe…