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Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional

The ruling from Court of King's Bench Justice upheld an order to stop an American facial recognition company from collecting images of Albertans.
Alberta government introduces new judicial appointments to improve access to courts in the province

Alberta government introduces new judicial appointments to improve access to courts in the province

Edmonton will see four new judicial appointments to the Alberta Court of Justice and Calgary will see one new appointment, the provincial government announced on Wednesday.
Two arrested after rash of break-and-enters in southern Alberta

Two arrested after rash of break-and-enters in southern Alberta

Alberta RCMP say suspects hit cannabis dispensaries, liquor stores, convenience stores and other businesses in rural Alberta.
Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' Atco chief executive says

Alberta secession talk 'unhelpful,' Atco chief executive says

The chief executive of Atco says the prospect of Alberta independence is raising too many questions for companies to feel confident making big investment decisions.
Alberta separation a threat to First Nation sovereignty, say local chiefs

Alberta separation a threat to First Nation sovereignty, say local chiefs

Before the Government of Alberta could hold a referendum on separation, they need to receive “free, prior, and informed consent” from all First Nations within the boundaries of the province.
Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

Alberta government releases 10-year strategy to end gender-based violence

February’s budget put nearly $20 million toward supporting the strategy, and the government says it spends more than $188 million toward related programming per year.
'A fever dream': Alberta residents recount their evacuation experiences

'A fever dream': Alberta residents recount their evacuation experiences

An ominous orange hue, an unexpected car crash, and a safe return defining moments of three-day wildfire evacuation
Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

Thousands of Alberta civil servants vote to strike to back demands, says union

Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said members have voted 90 per cent in favour of hitting the picket lines.
Alberta premier's chief of staff criticizes new federal environment minister

Alberta premier's chief of staff criticizes new federal environment minister

"Sit down for this one Alberta...Meet Canada's new Environment Minister"
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver exits post, voted in as new legislature Speaker

Since being elected in 2012, Ric McIver served as municipal affairs minister under two premiers, while also doing stints as transportation minister, infrastructure minister and jobs minister.
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