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Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

A new report is warning the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to keep up with the rate of surrendering.
Gender-based violence policy falls short: prof

Gender-based violence policy falls short: prof

The gender-based violence page on the Government of Alberta’s website does note that LGBTQ+ are more likely to experience gender-based violence, but the action plan only mentions LGBTQ people six times, one of which is simply a definition.
Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run

Alberta's Smith calls three byelections where NDP leader, separatist leader to run

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi will run in Edmonton-Strathcona, which became vacant when former premier Rachel Notley resigned her seat late last year. It'll be Nenshi's first chance at getting a seat in the legislature since taking over the party reins last summer.
Alberta government reports 600 cases of measles since early March

Alberta government reports 600 cases of measles since early March

Government data shows a large majority of Alberta's total cases have been reported in children, including 188 in those under the age of five.
Alberta launches survey on school library materials

Alberta launches survey on school library materials

According to education minister Demetrios Nicolaides, provincial standards are needed because books depicting sexual acts are available in some school libraries. 
Alberta auditor general granted limited role in AHS case

Alberta auditor general granted limited role in AHS case

The case centres on the management and governance of AHS.
‘A garment packed with symbolism’ holds increasing significance

‘A garment packed with symbolism’ holds increasing significance

Central to the country’s culture and history, vyshyvanka “serves as a powerful reminder of Ukrainian identity,” said MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk as the spring sitting of Alberta’s legislature wound down this month.
Alberta government travel spending increased by nearly $1 million in 2024

Alberta government travel spending increased by nearly $1 million in 2024

In 2024-25, Alberta government ministries spent $4.41 million on travel and hospitality, a 28 per cent increase over the $3.45 million expensed in 2023-24
Premier Danielle Smith discusses separation, pension plan in town hall-style meeting

Premier Danielle Smith discusses separation, pension plan in town hall-style meeting

Smith, along with former Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper and UCP riding candidate Tara Sawyer met with several hundred supporters May 24 in Holy Trinity Catholic School's gymnasium in Olds, Alberta.
Alberta youth photographer wins Wings Over Rockies contest in B.C.

Alberta youth photographer wins Wings Over Rockies contest in B.C.

Sammy Parra, a youth photographer based in Cochrane, won the Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival photo contest on May 10 in B.C.
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