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Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire

Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire

The report was commissioned by the town and based on surveyed participants and firefighters who battled the wildfire that destroyed a third of buildings in the community located in Jasper National Park.
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Premier Smith's panel makes changes to pension, policing surveys to fix 'oversight'

Premier Smith's panel makes changes to pension, policing surveys to fix 'oversight'

The surveys were launched three weeks ago with Smith’s touring town hall panel, dubbed Alberta Next.
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Alberta not verifying daycare funds used to lower costs for parents: auditor general

Alberta not verifying daycare funds used to lower costs for parents: auditor general

A report says a review of documents submitted by daycares found inaccurate reporting more than half the time, including an instance that led Alberta to overpay one daycare $26,000 in a month.
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Candidate in federal Alberta byelection stops door knocking due to death threats

Candidate in federal Alberta byelection stops door knocking due to death threats

Sarah Spanier says she has told Mounties about the online threats, which she attributes to her advocacy for transgender people.
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Alberta Next panel holding its second event in Edmonton after support in Red Deer

Alberta Next panel holding its second event in Edmonton after support in Red Deer

The first Alberta Next town hall in Red Deer yesterday saw most attendees applaud ideas aimed at seizing control from Ottawa.
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Federal disability benefit to be deducted from AISH payments

Federal disability benefit to be deducted from AISH payments

The Alberta government will be clawing back a new federal disability benefit from people receiving Alberta Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).
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Alberta won't increase oil sands monitoring funds to keep pace with industry expansion, inflation

Alberta won't increase oil sands monitoring funds to keep pace with industry expansion, inflation

The funding formula that requires industry to pay up to $50 million annually for the program was developed in 2013.
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Husband of ex-premier questions why Smith's spouse sitting in on government meetings

Husband of ex-premier questions why Smith's spouse sitting in on government meetings

Danielle Smith says David Moretta covered rail issues as a former journalist and as her husband, can advise her on anything she sees fit.
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Smith, Alberta Next panel begin town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Smith, Alberta Next panel begin town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Some 650 people are expected at today's event in Red Deer along with Smith and the 15 other members of the Alberta Next panel.
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Opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi sworn in as member of Alberta legislature

Opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi sworn in as member of Alberta legislature

The former Calgary mayor was one of three new MLAs to be sworn in following last month's byelections.
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