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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Recent Work by Brett
Rural businesses in Alberta optimistic for 2025, despite obstacles
Companies in the professional, scientific and technical services are among the most confident of business owners in Alberta, Statistics Canada survey shows.
Feb 21, 2025 10:22 AM
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Care home company got $8.8M in subsidies from Alberta government, paid shareholders millions
Extendicare reported receiving $257.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds from various provincial governments from 2020 to 2023
Feb 19, 2025 3:45 PM
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Northern Alberta carbon capture megaproject needs impact assessment say civil society groups
A group of civil society organizations is urging Canada’s federal environment minister to require an impact assessment of a carbon capture and storage megaproject in northeast Alberta.
Feb 18, 2025 10:22 AM
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Most Albertans side with education workers, poll shows
A majority of Albertans side with striking education workers, and the government appears to be losing ground with UCP supporters as job actions ramp up, a new poll suggests.
Feb 17, 2025 10:05 AM
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'Power abusers' and bots shaped Alberta election discourse, report says
Small group of abusive users shifted online conversations during 2023 Alberta election, researchers say
Feb 14, 2025 8:25 AM
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Wildfire, floods threaten thousands of new Canadian homes, report says
Building in high-risk zones could cost billions annually, Canadian Climate Institute finds.
Feb 12, 2025 1:15 PM
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Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed
Documents obtained through an access-to-information request show the cabinet committee met throughout fall 2024. Emails also identify a handful of UCP backbenchers participating in the review panel.
Feb 11, 2025 10:51 AM
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First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans
The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals
Feb 8, 2025 8:15 AM
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Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister
Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.
Feb 4, 2025 11:04 AM
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Residents pick up province's property tax tab, municipalities say
Municipalities say the province has been shorting them on grant payments made in place of property taxes, and it has fallen to ratepayers to shoulder the extra costs.
Feb 1, 2025 10:12 AM
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