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Alberta teachers vote in favour of strike action

Alberta teachers vote in favour of strike action

Alberta's education system faces potential disruption as teachers overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action. The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) announced that 94.5 per cent of its members are prepared to walk off the job if a new agreement isn't reached within 120 days.
Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate

Premier Smith visits rural Alberta to lend voice to local byelection candidate

Smith was applauded for policies including demanding a better deal from the federal government, her government’s income tax cut, her vow to protect unvaccinated Albertans from discrimination and new rules including a ban on transgender athletes in women's sport.
Government invests in 'world-class' Alberta drilling to develop new technologies

Government invests in 'world-class' Alberta drilling to develop new technologies

The investment comes from industry-funded TIER dollars and will be used to launch the Alberta Drilling Accelerator program.
Florida governor won’t be getting any Foothills whisky this year

Florida governor won’t be getting any Foothills whisky this year

Ron DeSantis and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith aren't renewing friendly wager with Oilers and Panthers playing for the Stanley Cup again.
Eby says it's not him blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent

Eby says it's not him blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent

British Columbia Premier David Eby says that if Danielle Smith succeeds in finding a proponent and funding, and assembles a project, then B.C. "will certainly cross that bridge."
Hudson’s Bay staff in northern Alberta open time capsule

Hudson’s Bay staff in northern Alberta open time capsule

1995 was the 325th anniversary of Hudson’s Bay, and every store created a time capsule to celebrate. Staff at the St. Albert location revealed the contents of the capsule on the stores final day of operation.
Dampened investor confidence in Alberta's renewables says new report

Dampened investor confidence in Alberta's renewables says new report

The Down But Not Out report is calling on Alberta's government to clearly state a vision for a clean, resilient and affordable electricity system, encourage investment in new utility-scale projects and modernize electricity regulations.
Alberta's Mimi Frank sweeps World Champ titles in bench press for second consecutive year

Alberta's Mimi Frank sweeps World Champ titles in bench press for second consecutive year

'The fire has definitely been lit for next year': Frank
Alberta government promotes health care and technology as Indigenous investment opportunities

Alberta government promotes health care and technology as Indigenous investment opportunities

Technology and health care join natural resources, transportation, agriculture, telecommunications and tourism as areas eligible for AIOC loan guarantees.
Beyond Washington diplomacy fuels U.S. trips

Beyond Washington diplomacy fuels U.S. trips

The stateside presence of Alberta MLAs hopes to build on progress made with lawmakers to protect and deepen ties that bond Canada and the U.S. economies.
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