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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Rural businesses in Alberta optimistic for 2025, despite obstacles

Rural businesses in Alberta optimistic for 2025, despite obstacles

Companies in the professional, scientific and technical services are among the most confident of business owners in Alberta, Statistics Canada survey shows.
Care home company got $8.8M in subsidies from Alberta government, paid shareholders millions

Care home company got $8.8M in subsidies from Alberta government, paid shareholders millions

Extendicare reported receiving $257.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds from various provincial governments from 2020 to 2023
Civil society groups call for impact assessment of Cold Lake Carbon Capture megaproject

Civil society groups call for impact assessment of Cold Lake Carbon Capture megaproject

A group of civil society organizations is urging Canada’s federal environment minister to require an impact assessment of a carbon capture and storage megaproject in northeast Alberta.
Most Albertans side with education workers, poll shows

Most Albertans side with education workers, poll shows

A majority of Albertans side with striking education workers, and the government appears to be losing ground with UCP supporters as job actions ramp up, a new poll suggests.
'Power abusers' and bots shaped Alberta election discourse, report says

'Power abusers' and bots shaped Alberta election discourse, report says

Small group of abusive users shifted online conversations during 2023 Alberta election, researchers say
Wildfire, floods threaten thousands of new Canadian homes, report says

Wildfire, floods threaten thousands of new Canadian homes, report says

Building in high-risk zones could cost billions annually, Canadian Climate Institute finds.
Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Documents obtained through an access-to-information request show the cabinet committee met throughout fall 2024. Emails also identify a handful of UCP backbenchers participating in the review panel.
First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals
Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.
Residents pick up province's property tax tab, municipalities say

Residents pick up province's property tax tab, municipalities say

Municipalities say the province has been shorting them on grant payments made in place of property taxes, and it has fallen to ratepayers to shoulder the extra costs.
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