Alberta Budget 2019

• Edmonton Public plans to add 5 more days off to school calendar

  A few weeks ago, EPSB said it would be one day. Now, it's five: three PD days and two non-instructional days.

  Education

  Feb 3, 2020
  
• Arbitrator decides some Alberta public sector workers will get raise; UCP says job cuts possible

  Alberta's largest public sector union says an independent arbitrator has awarded some of its members a raise instead of rollbacks requested by the government.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2020
  
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• Mediator brought in to break logjam in contract talks between doctors and Alberta government

  The master agreement encompasses the broad relationship between doctors and the government, including working conditions and compensation.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2020
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• Nenshi says provincial funding cuts will impact Calgary Transit service

  Calgary's mayor says cuts in provincial capital spending also mean road projects may be delayed or cancelled.

  Economy

  Jan 27, 2020
• ‘Absolutely devastating’: Alberta parents concerned about education support funding review

  "It's literally a starting block for parents who don't know where to go... If we disrupt it and make drastic cuts, it's going to affect more than the kids."

  Education

  Jan 23, 2020
• Impacts of provincial budget cuts on Calgary council’s agenda Monday

  On Monday, Calgary councillors will wade into recommendations on how to deal with a $73-million shortfall in provincial funding for capital projects.

  Money

  Jan 23, 2020
• Universities over-budget; need to freeze travel, hiring, hosting: Alberta government

  Nicolaides wants the schools to provide the government with monthly financial reports to ensure they stay on financial track and to defer as many other expenditures as possible.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2020
• Alberta government extends deadline for changes to doctor fees

  Tyler Shandro says he's encouraged by talks so far, but adds that ultimately there need to be reforms on how doctors bill for patient visits.

  Politics

  Jan 14, 2020
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• Edmonton Public Schools could add more PD days to save money: report

  As the Edmonton Public School Board continues to search for cost-cutting measures following the provincial budget last fall, one idea being considered is adding more professional development days.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2020
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• Calgary Board of Education finalizes budget

  The Calgary Board of Education has approved an update to its budget to deal with provincial cutbacks and reverse the layoffs of temporary teachers.

  Education

  Jan 8, 2020