Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
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Alberta's Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low
Alberta's Covid and flu vaccination rates are the lowest in years. Experts blame poor communication and a $100 fee for the concerning decline in immunization.
Alberta on Track for Record-Breaking Housing Construction
Alberta's housing starts are projected to exceed 58,000 units in 2025, shattering last year's record. Strong construction continues despite a recent dip, driven by high demand and population growth.
Manslaughter charges laid in 2023 central Alberta killing
Alberta RCMP have laid manslaughter charges in connection with a 2023 central Alberta homicide. Get the latest updates on this developing case and justice proceedings.
Alberta Premier distances from DynaLife lab testing debacle
Alberta Premier distances herself from $109M DynaLife lab testing crisis as union warns of potential job action. Capacity expansion plans announced amid ongoing negotiations.
AHS and AUPE resume talks, strike still possible
Critical negotiations resume between Alberta Health Services and AUPE as 58,000 healthcare workers consider strike action. Get the latest updates on the tense labor dispute.
Alberta Nursing Staff Struggle with Food Insecurity
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
Medicine Hat Radio Host Fights Brain Tumor, Needs Help
Longtime Medicine Hat broadcaster Kim Johnston faces debilitating health crisis as community rallies. Rural Albertans speak out about healthcare challenges. Support grows for local radio personality.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
Alberta health-care workers strike set for Saturday
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
Alberta separatists court US support for independence bid
Alberta separatist leader Cameron Davies travels to US to build support for Alberta independence movement. Critics question motives as court considers sovereignty referendum.
New HART Healthcare Hub Opens in Windsor-Essex
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches innovative HART Hub on November 19, 2025, revolutionizing patient care access in Windsor-Essex region. Discover the future of healthcare delivery.
Alberta health-care workers serve strike notice
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Alberta Premier Smith Negotiating MOU with Ottawa
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reveals ongoing MOU negotiations with the federal government, seeking pipeline expansion and addressing unpaid oil and gas taxes affecting rural municipalities.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Alberta municipalities collect $70M from renewables
Alberta municipalities collected over $70 million from renewable energy projects this year, but new developments face cancellation risk due to policy uncertainty. Learn about the impact.
Elections Alberta Funding Crisis After UCP Policy Changes
Alberta's election authority faces resource strain as UCP's recall and referendum policies create unexpected workload. Critics question government foresight on political donations.
Alberta UCP sues former caucus members, party president
The United Conservative Party files legal action against former caucus members and Alberta Party president. Get the latest details on this political lawsuit in Alberta.
Teens hurt in Standoff hit-and-run, police investigating
Two teenagers sustained injuries after a hit-and-run collision in Standoff, Alberta. Blood Tribe Police Service continues investigation into the concerning incident.
HSAA members voting on mediator agreement this week
Over 35,000 Alberta healthcare workers represented by HSAA are voting this week on a mediator-recommended agreement that could resolve ongoing labor negotiations.
Alberta unions launch worker agenda campaign against government
Alberta Federation of Labour launches comprehensive worker agenda campaign targeting provincial government policies. Union leaders demand protection for workers' rights amid government reforms.
Alberta NDP calls for minimum wage support amid crisis
Alberta NDP demands action on minimum wage legislation as living costs skyrocket. Learn how this bill could impact workers across the province during economic uncertainty.
Alberta government reveals health-care support enhancements
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and ministers detail new health-care improvements. Watch the live announcement and learn about the province's healthcare support initiatives.
Discover Alberta's Vanishing Ghost Towns
Join photographer Andrew Penner on a journey through Alberta's abandoned places like Farrow and Rowley. Discover these historic sites before they disappear forever from the Canadian landscape.
Oxbow demands hospital services back after decades
Oxbow community urges Saskatchewan legislature to restore acute care services lost decades ago. Local representative fights for healthcare equity in rural Saskatchewan.
Southern Alberta reservoir levels below average after dry fall
Southern Alberta reservoirs remain steady but below average following unusually dry, warm fall conditions. Water management strategies adapt to changing climate patterns.
Private-pay medical testing won't fix wait times: doctors
Emergency physicians warn Alberta's private-pay diagnostic testing legislation will worsen wait times and healthcare equity. Learn why this approach threatens public healthcare.
Historic Empress Theatre Reopens After Renovations
After months of extensive renovations, Fort Macleod's beloved Empress Theatre has reopened its doors, blending historic preservation with modern upgrades to secure its future as a cultural hub.
Alberta Teachers Poised to Strike as Public Support Grows
Exclusive Leger poll shows overwhelming Albertans back teachers in contract dispute with provincial government. As tensions escalate, discover what's driving public opinion and what a potential strike could mean for students and families across Alberta.
80+ charges laid after weeklong Alberta crime spree
Two men face extensive criminal charges after a weeklong crime wave across Central Alberta that involved stolen vehicles, break-ins, and dangerous driving, according to RCMP.
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