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Alberta's municipality's resolution asks province to reverse ban on vote counting machines

Alberta's municipality's resolution asks province to reverse ban on vote counting machines

The City of St. Albert says changes to Alberta election rules will make voting costlier and less reliable and is asking the province to reverse its ban on vote counting machines.
Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

51 per cent of Albertans say rising costs are greatly affecting their ability to meet day-to-day expenses, more than in any other province and six points higher than the national average.
Alberta NDP MLA skeptical of province's projected $2.9 billion surplus

Alberta NDP MLA skeptical of province's projected $2.9 billion surplus

St. Albert’s MLA says she has serious doubts the provincial government will bring in its proposed tax break next budget, despite a promise from Alberta’s finance minister.
Hospital plan creates redundancy, red tape, and competition for staff: AMA president

Hospital plan creates redundancy, red tape, and competition for staff: AMA president

The Edmonton Zone is the only zone in the province with two health authorities AHS and Covenant Health and the Alberta Medical Association president says that has caused added operational controls, administration, oversight, and coordinating bodies.
Cochranite Nadine Wellwood revealed as People's Party of Canada candidate for Banff-Airdrie

Cochranite Nadine Wellwood revealed as People's Party of Canada candidate for Banff-Airdrie

As residents in the Banff-Airdrie riding ready for this fall's federal election, a new brand of conservatism will be vying for their votes – securing local representation with Cochranite Nadine Wellwood.
New federal party open for candidate nominations

New federal party open for candidate nominations

Potential political hopefuls who feel their conservative values are not best aligned with the Official Opposition on the federal stage – the Conservative Party of Canada – are encouraged to take a look at the country's newest party.
Guthrie wins Airdrie-Cochrane as UCP coasts to landslide majority.

Guthrie wins Airdrie-Cochrane as UCP coasts to landslide majority.

Peter Guthrie of the UCP is the MLA for the new riding of Airdrie-Cochrane.
Alberta students vote UCP in mock election

Alberta students vote UCP in mock election

The United Conservative Party may have an early declaration from the province's elementary to high school students.
Steady stream on election day

Steady stream on election day

With only 15 minutes until polls close for the provincial election (8 p.m.), with results to start being posted soon after, the Eagle caught up with lunchtime voters today (Tuesday, April 16) at the Lions Event Centre.
RancheView School students weigh in on provincial election

RancheView School students weigh in on provincial election

According to a class of nine and 10 year olds on April 15, Cochrane's next MLA should be Steve Durrell of the NDP.
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