Provincial News
Alberta announces wage offer for government workers during collective bargaining
By The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is offering a 7.5-per-cent wage increase in the midst of collective bargaining, with government workers calling for a 26-per-cent bump. More than 22,000 members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees fall under the negotiations that began this year, including workers in social services, corrections and natural resources conservation. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence lawyer for accused in terrorism case wants charges stayed due to court delays
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
CALGARY – The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of committing terrorism offences over a decade ago argues charges should be stayed because of court delays. Jamal Borhot, 34, faces three terrorism charges stemming from alleged activity in Syria in 2013 and 2014. The charges were laid in September 2020, but the case has languished ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Alberta government is interfering in public sector bargaining on an unprecedented scale
By Jason Foster, Associate Professor, Human Resources and Labour Relations, Athabasca University; Bob Barnetson, Professor of Labour Relations, Athabasca University; and Susan Cake, Assistant Professor, Human Resources and Labour Relations, Athabasca Universi on April 15th, 2024
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Jason Foster, Associate Professor, Human Resources and Labour Relations, Athabasca University; Bob Barnetson, Professor of Labour Relations, Athabasca University; and Susan Cake, Assistant Professor, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in dispute between dog owners in Calgary that allegedly got physical
By The Canadian Press on April 14th, 2024
CALGARY – Police in Calgary say a suspect has turned himself in following a dispute between two dog owners that allegedly got physical. On Wednesday police say a woman was walking her dog near the north end of Sue Higgins Park when a dog belonging to an unknown man who was also at the park ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeSmith stops 32 shots and Canucks sweep season series with 3-1 win over Oilers
By The Associated Press on April 13th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Casey DeSmith made 32 saves and the Vancouver Canucks strengthened their lead atop the Pacific Division with a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Sam Lafferty, Pius Suter and Dakota Joshua scored for the Canucks, who won all four games between the teams this season. Vancouver has a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matias Maccelli scores in OT as Coyotes beat Oilers 3-2 after learning of expected move to Utah
By The Associated Press on April 12th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Matias Maccelli scored 1:35 into overtime and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday night after being informed of the team’s expected move to Utah. Josh Doan had a goal and an assist, and Logan Cooley also scored to help the Coyotes get their fourth win in five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta dismisses fears federal funding veto bill would put chill on academic freedom
By Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press on April 11th, 2024
EDMONTON – Alberta’s advanced education minister is rejecting concerns her government’s proposed gatekeeping law would lead to political interference and jeopardize $500 million of federal funding for academic research in the province. A bill introduced this week by Premier Danielle Smith, if passed, would give her government veto power over future deals between Ottawa and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyman, Draisaitl lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Golden Knights without McDavid
By The Associated Press on April 10th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Wednesday night despite the absence of star forward Connor McDavid. Cody Ceci, Mattias Ekholm and Dylan Holloway also scored while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Ryan McLeod each had two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers star Connor McDavid out for game against Golden Knights
By The Associated Press on April 10th, 2024
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid missed Wednesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not take part in pregame warm-ups after missing the team’s morning skate and practice on Tuesday. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said Tuesday that McDavid was day-to-day and absent from practice due to a combination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking into whether deadly Edmonton shooting linked to extortion schemes
By The Canadian Press on April 10th, 2024
EDMONTON – Police say they won’t be laying charges in a deadly shooting in Edmonton this week because the suspect killed himself. Officers were called Monday to a shooting in the city’s southwest where they found two men dead. Another man was found injured and was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. Police say ... Read More »
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