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Alberta patients paying clinic membership fees get better care, audit suggests
An audit of Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees found no significant cases of patients paying out of pocket for covered medical treatment but paying members are likely getting more thorough care.
Calgary mayor, Alberta minister to discuss bike lanes as threats of removal loom
It was 10 years ago this month that Edmonton city staff returned a national traffic safety award when the councillors of the day voted to rip up a trio of bike lanes that played a small role in winning the prize.
Constitutionality of potential Alberta separation referendum question put to judge
A potential referendum question on Alberta separating from Canada has been referred to a judge for confirmation that the question doesn't violate the Constitution
Plan to accept newcomer parents and grandparents will strain health services, Alberta warns
Alberta's immigration minister says he's concerned about the federal government's plan this year to accept thousands of parents and grandparents of immigrants already in Canada.
Critics slam Alberta government as it pays out $143M in coal policy reversal
Alberta is paying out more than $140 million to end one of five lawsuits launched against it over its coal mining policies.
Ethics investigation into Premier Danielle Smith adviser sought by environmental group
Environmental lawyers are asking Alberta's ethics commissioner to investigate an energy regulator board member and adviser to Premier Danielle Smith for possible conflicts of interest.
Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze.
Premier's panel makes changes to 3 Alberta surveys following criticism
Alberta is making changes to its online citizen survey following criticism that the original version was a slanted push poll designed to stir up discontent with the federal government.
Danielle Smith faces criticism, anger at 2nd Alberta Next town hall in Edmonton
After receiving a warm welcome and widespread support just 24 hours earlier, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faced a more vocally critical and frustrated crowd as she and her hand-picked panel members assembled in Edmonton for the second of a series of summer town halls.
Alberta farmers pleased, anxious after province pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits
Alberta animal farmers are pleased but anxious for updates after the provincial government paused new limits on annual on-farm slaughter sales.