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Alberta finance minister, health provider want to cut pay to nurses

Alberta finance minister, health provider want to cut pay to nurses

Karen Kuprys, secretary treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour, said in a statement that the proposed cuts would result in worsening shortages, increased wait times and difficulty attracting and retaining future nurses.
Okotoks mayor loses battle with cancer

Okotoks mayor loses battle with cancer

Bill Robertson passed away July 7
'Replacing the money': public funds didn't increase oil well cleanups, study suggests

'Replacing the money': public funds didn't increase oil well cleanups, study suggests

Much of the taxpayer money that has funded oil well cleanup in Alberta may have simply replaced money that energy companies would have spent anyway, according to a new analysis.
Canada's new net-zero advisory panel to explore 'carbon budget' as part of 2050 goal

Canada's new net-zero advisory panel to explore 'carbon budget' as part of 2050 goal

The co-chair of an expert panel designed to advise Canada on how to reach net-zero emissions says it is exploring the idea of creating budgets for greenhouse gas emissions.
GoFundMe created for Airdrie father killed by impaired driver

GoFundMe created for Airdrie father killed by impaired driver

Aimee Forseth said her husband Matt was always playful, funny, goofy and loved to joke around. His three teenaged daughters Brooklynn, Cheyenne and Phoenyx were his pride and joy.
Not just ERs: Alberta expands locations for ambulances to take non-urgent cases

Not just ERs: Alberta expands locations for ambulances to take non-urgent cases

The Alberta government is expanding drop-off locations for ambulance operators to reduce non-urgent transfers to emergency departments.
'Steer the market': Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support

'Steer the market': Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support

Taxpayer dollars are heavily distorting Canada's financial marketplace in favour of fossil fuel pipelines, new research suggests.
Banff, Canmore launch bold wildlife campaign

Banff, Canmore launch bold wildlife campaign

“Bear 148 was harassed by dogs, she was harassed by people wanting to take her picture and there were many people, including locals, who didn’t feel a need to pay attention to the restrictions that had been put in place for her protection.”
Babies born to Banff's backcountry bison

Babies born to Banff's backcountry bison

“The rate at which the herd is reproducing is a pretty good indication of how they are doing and how healthy the herd is."
Trudeau hits road for green announcement in campaign-style appearance

Trudeau hits road for green announcement in campaign-style appearance

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is back on the road, announcing hundreds of millions of dollars in climate spending from his Liberal government Monday in what would not have looked out of place on the campaign trail.
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