Alberta unveils new nurse practitioner funding model
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
5h ago
The new funding model grants nurse practitioners the autonomy to work independently, including in new or existing primary care clinics ..read more
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Edmonton judges dismiss appeal by parents; Alberta school boards may not enforce their own masking mandates
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Jackie Carmichael
5h ago
Lawyers for the families, known only by initials, had argued the children’s Charter rights were violated in 2022 when the province stopped masking requirements and barred school boards from enforcing their own masking mandates ..read more
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Alberta NDP leadership candidates see opportunity to change minds and win votes in Thursday's debate
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
16h ago
The first of three debates among the NDP leadership candidates is scheduled for Thursday night in Lethbridge ..read more
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Alberta standardizing local utility franchise fees, Calgary to see biggest impact
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
2d ago
Calgary's fees rely in part on the default electricity rate, which leads to swings in price. Some other Alberta municipalities, including Edmonton, rely on a consumption-based rate which the province is now mandating ..read more
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Alberta NDP leadership race set to enter 'persuasion period' with close of membership sales
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
3d ago
The deadline for membership sales is the end of day Monday with candidates shifting focus after that to convince voters on who is the best option to replace Rachel Notley ..read more
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'Rate of Last Resort': Alberta renaming its default electricity rate
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
6d ago
"This one we think will grab the attention of consumers the most and help inform them of the true nature of the rate," said Affordability and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf ..read more
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Province prepares for wildfire season with increased hiring, education, and weekly updates
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Ramin Ostad
6d ago
"We've already seen more than 500 hectares burned, 400 more than we had at this time last year ..read more
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Edmonton Public Schools faces financial shortfall from inflation and provincial funding formula
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Jackie Carmichael
1w ago
“The story of this budget for us is a trajectory of unfunded students that continues to grow, the gap continues to grow. That is the true story of what's happening to education funding in this province ..read more
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'Strength in numbers': Hundreds turn out to discuss state of CPP, possible Alberta pension plan
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
1w ago
The CPPIB held an open meeting in Edmonton on Wednesday night to discuss its investment plans and take questions from Albertans ..read more
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Alberta UCP eyeing Edmonton inroads in wake of fundraising boost
Edmonton Journal » Politics
by Matthew Black
1w ago
In her speech on Tuesday night, Premier Smith said her party is eyeing a bounce-back in Edmonton ..read more
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