Alberta
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Radar search at northern Alberta residential school uncovers 88 suspected graves
Not much to be said here. Just unfortunate that they're only being found now.
- albertaworker.ca Is the UCP govt leading the fight on inflation?
UCP MLAs are claiming that Alberta is leading the fight on inflation. But how true is that claim?
Piece by The Alberta Worker detailing the inaccuracies in the UCP's claims that the party is leading the fight against inflation.
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Doctors sign open letter to decry AHS decision to revoke Hinshaw job offer
Article from CBC detailing how Dr. Hinshaw was offered a position with the Indigenous health team, causing the resignation of Indiginous Wellness Core senior medical director Dr. Esther Tailfeathers.
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After the flood: Alberta communities assessing damage as water levels recede
Piece by CBC detailing the flooding in Edson, Yellowhead County, and Whitecourt.
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What's a spot to visit in Alberta that you think is underappreciated?
For me, I would have to say Kananaskis. I really enjoyed being there with the Tim Horton's Children's Ranch ages back, and I still remember we did a lot of things in the area that were incredibly fun.
Whitewater rafting on the Kananaskis River was great, and we went hiking along a path that had incredible waterfalls and an amazing view at the top of the trail. Would absolutely go there again if I ever had the opportunity.
- albertaworker.ca 5,000 Alberta carpenters win 15.7% wage increase
The new two-year contract will see these workers receiving an increase of nearly 8% every year.
Short piece by the Alberta Worker detailing how carpenters in alberta won a new wage increase.
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How TikTok and Instagram are influencing the Alberta real estate market
Interesting piece by CBC describing how realtors are turning their eyes to TikTok and Instagram in order to make more sales in Alberta.
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Lobbyists run today’s NDP—and they’re warping the party’s politics
breachmedia.ca Lobbyists run today’s NDP—and they’re warping the party’s politics ⋆ The BreachIn Alberta’s election, the NDP’s campaign was stacked with operatives who lobby for coal, banks, and big tech %
A lengthly and in-depth piece by The Breach highlighting how lobbyists have made their way into the Alberta NDP, and how they're already influencing the direction of the party.
The piece also touches on the federal NDP as well.
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Why This Is Alberta’s Last Conservative Government
thetyee.ca Why This Is Alberta’s Last Conservative Government | The TyeeCalgary is changing and so is the province. That spells doom for the UCP coalition party.
Opinion piece by Geoffrey Picketts describing how the election results, especially those in Calgary where the UCP underperformed compared to conservative parties past, are detailing a change in voter's politics, especially considering the results of the past four municipal elections in Calgary.
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Continuous mask mandate to be lifted in Alberta hospitals
Mask mandates are due to lift in Alberta hospitals come Monday. This CBC article details a specific case with an immunocompromised person feeling wary about the upcoming change.
I'm not an expert of course, but it seems that perhaps this is an alright move to make in my book. Want to know what the others here think however.
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More diversity in cabinet starts in the years leading up to an election, experts say
A piece from CBC detailing the lack of diversity in Danielle Smith's legislative cabinet, which seems alarming just based on the photo of the recent press conference alone.
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Rachel Notley will remain as Alberta NDP leader — for now
While I definitely think that Notley's leadership should be questioned and challenged considering the shortcoming of the NDP in this election, I'm really curious and unsure about who would come in to take her place.
- albertaworker.ca Despite more jobs, AB’s jobless rate is stagnant
Alberta has gained nearly 70,000 new jobs since May 2022. Despite all those new jobs, however, our unemployment rate is the same now as it was then.
A good piece by the Alberta Worker detailing how the jobless rate has remained stagnant, going so far as to give a thorough breakdown of jobs gained and lost in specific sectors, and part time and full time positions.
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Growth of the Community
Hi everyone!
I know I usually post news articles here, but in order to add some variety to the mix, I'm going to try and add some discussion posts every now and again so it's less of a reposting of my newsfeed, and more along the lines of a community sharing various topics about the province.
I just wanted to say I'm shocked about the growth of the community in the last two weeks. While part of that has definitely been because of the stuff going on with Reddit, I really didn't expect the amount of people subscribed to the community to triple.
I'm looking forward to seeing the community grow more, and genuinely am thankful to all of you who have subscribed to the community so far, as it means a lot.
If you want to see more Alberta-related content, definitely check out our equivalent community on Lemmy.ca as well!
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The Lie of a Cleaner Oilsands
thetyee.ca The Lie of a Cleaner Oilsands | The TyeePollution protections are stripped while Canada boasts progress. This is the history of promises made and betrayed.
A very in-depth journalistic report from The Tyee about not only the failures and shortcomings of the provincial government to prevent ecological disasters relating to the oil sands, but how they actively reversed regulations designed to prevent them from happening.
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Official election results show Alberta voter turnout dropped compared to 2019
A report from CBC stating that voter turnout had dropped a staggering eight percent or so from the previous election in 2019. Leads one to question what would have been different if the turnout had been higher.
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Vehicle thefts have soared in Alberta — and the hottest targets might surprise you
Interesting stats about vehicle theft in the province, and how the cases that happen in Alberta differ quite a bit from the cases that happen out east especially.
- albertaworker.ca AB had 3rd worst employee growth in Canada
Since March 2019, Alberta’s payroll employees have increased slower than the general population has. In fact, it was so slow, only two other provinces were slower.
A good article describing how job creation has been slower in Alberta compared to other provinces. Among the things it showcases is how ineffective the UCP's Job Creation Tax Cut has been.
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Alberta to drop state of emergency as wildfire situation improves
A bit late posting this, but an article from CBC detailing how the wildfire situation has improved, and how the state of emergency has been lifted on Saturday.
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Forcing Drug Users into Treatment Is Wrong, Dangerous and Ineffective
thetyee.ca Forcing Drug Users into Treatment Is Wrong, Dangerous and Ineffective | The TyeeBC and Alberta are contemplating forced treatment despite the lack of positive evidence.
An article detailing how Danielle Smith's plan to force addictions treatment on people is not only ineffective, but is also likely to harm those that are mandated to be treated.
- albertaworker.ca 4,000 Alberta electrical workers win 15.5% wage increase
The workers have been without a contract since 2019.
Big win for Local 424 with seeing a wage increase for workers in the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta.
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Alta., Sask. likely to take on Ottawa together over energy policies following UCP win: experts
An article from CBC detailing how the UCP win in Alberta could lead to clashes between the federal government, and the provincial governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan over energy policy.
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Danielle Smith's UCP Shuts the Door on an NDP Opportunity
thetyee.ca Danielle Smith’s UCP Shuts the Door on an NDP Opportunity | The TyeeOvercoming scandals and splits in her party, Smith governs an Alberta polarized not just over policies but what facts are real.
A good breakdown of the election results in Alberta, and what's to be expected going forward.
- albertaworker.ca Alberta workers had worst increase in real wages
Although Alberta workers enjoy the highest wages in the country, they haven’t been keeping up with inflation. And it’s worsened over the last 4 years.
An article from the Alberta Worker explains that over the last decade from 2013, the average pay in Alberta has dropped when adjusted for inflation, especially since 2020, having one of the worst increases over that timeframe. This while the province has one of the highest average costs of living.
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Alberta's Far-right planning voter intimidation
Scary story about how Take Back Alberta has plans to try serving as "scrutineers" at voting locations tomorrow on election day, and how they also plan on getting involved within Elections Alberta and other instituions as well.
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Alberta election: danger ahead
Great summary of the falsehoods and danger of Danielle Smith as a provincial leader, and how the NDP is failing to productively counter her and the UCP's narratives.
- www.resilience.org Months Before Albertans Were Told, Australian Miners Knew Plans to Axe Coal Policy
Australian mining firms knew ahead of Albertans that the government was planning to rescind a law that stood in the way.