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Women being left behind by Alberta health care system?

Women being left behind by Alberta health care system?

Research from the Parkland Institute at the University of Alberta shows that not only are women not receiving equal treatment with their own health care, they’re also not being treated fairly in their jobs across the province.
Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

As the G7 leaders prepare for the annual meeting in Kananaskis, which first hosted the summit in 2002, the world's eyes will be on the region's dense forest and jagged alpine.
University of Calgary celebrates 75 years of field research, history in Kananaskis Country

University of Calgary celebrates 75 years of field research, history in Kananaskis Country

Nestled in the heart of eastern Kananaskis Country, just eighty kilometres west of Calgary, lies a pair of remote field research stations with a rich history of scientific discovery.
Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

Ambrose says western separatism can fizzle out if Ottawa listens to grievances

Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right.
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.
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