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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
RCMP push back on province's claims about police force in Alberta Next video
The commanding officer of the Alberta RCMP says the province's Alberta Next panel is sharing information about the federal agency that is untrue.
Alberta auditor general questions if parents received proper daycare subsidies
Parents and guardians may not always be receiving the daycare subsidies they are entitled to, according to a review by Alberta's auditor general.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith suggests premiers start constitutional talks
Premier Danielle Smith told Albertans at the first Alberta Next town hall that it could be time for premiers to hold another constitutional convention.
Alberta premier's husband invited to passenger rail meetings as province mulls expansion plan
As Alberta’s transportation minister prepares to unveil a passenger rail strategy this summer, freedom of information documents obtained by CBC News show that Premier Danielle Smith’s husband, David Moretta, was invited to three meetings in 2023 about passenger rail and its potential expansion in the province.
Alberta government will appoint 'action team' to address classroom aggression
Alberta's education minister will be assembling a group of superintendents, teachers and school trustees to study how to best tackle what the government says is a rising incidence of aggression in classrooms.
Former conservative MP Rahim Jaffer running for mayor, after years out of the public eye
Rahim Jaffer — who represented Edmonton-Strathcona in Parliament for more than 11 years — says a private life of parenthood, running a small business, and sitting on school councils has put him in touch with community needs.
Auditor general granted $1M more for private surgical contracts probe
Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million extra provincial funding to dig deeper into allegations around overpriced private health care contracts and possible government interference.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi heading for legislature after byelection win
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has won a byelection in Edmonton-Strathcona, according to unofficial results posted online by Elections Alberta.
Alberta government to fund 16 new collegiate programs for career preparation
Alberta's education ministry will fund 16 new school collegiate programs to increase opportunities for students looking for an early jump on careers.