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Alberta's $8.6B school plan prompts concerns over funding of private builds
The provincial government's multibillion-dollar plan to fast-track the building of new schools is raising concerns over the funding of private school construction.
Alberta premier pledges to quadruple school construction
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will dramatically increase spending on building new schools — both public and private. In a televised address Tuesday evening, Smith promised to increase the budget for new schools to $8.
Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s $8.6-billion plan to fast-track building new schools will include a pilot project to incentivize private ones.
Alberta’s Danielle Smith tied for second-most popular premier
It shows that Manitoba’s Wab Kinew is the country’s most popular premier with an approval rating of 66 per cent. After that, there is a three-way tie for second place. An equal 46 per cent of respondents say they approve of Danielle Smith (Alberta), Andrew Furey (Newfoundland and Labrador) and David Eby (B.C.).
Alberta wants to build new schools, but industry says labour shortages have construction sector stretched thin
Alberta construction officials are warning that skilled labour shortages might make delivering on the provincial government's ambitious, $8.6-billion plan to build new schools challenging.
Alberta quadruples school construction funding to $8.6B to address swelling population
Alberta was calling and now the government is working to address one of the consequences of an unprecedented number of people moving to the Prairie province over the past year.
Alberta premier announces boost to school building budget amid population growth
In a televised address, Premier Daniel Smith says the province will spend billions Building Schools as fast as it can. This is quite literally the fastest and largest build our province can manage. The province will spend $8.
'Throw them in the river': Alberta mayor apologizes for feral cat remarks
The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., has apologized after she was criticized for musing about the "old days" of managing ...
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises jury system after Coutts protest verdict
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the jury has spoken and needs to be respected in the case of two men found ...
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Alberta premier calls for stricter immigration, reveals $8.6B education boost
The premier revealed her cabinet has approved a $8.6-billion investment to help tackle Alberta’s overwhelmed education sector ...
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‘I didn’t create them,’ Smith says of Alberta’s ‘problems’ when asked about unfavourable new poll
The majority of Albertans living in Edmonton and Calgary want a new premier, according to a new Maru Public Opinion poll ...
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Alberta Premier opposes federal plan of relocating asylum claimants ahead of Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week in Canada helps to celebrate the country's strengths and differences. By doing so, it helps to create a ...
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Alberta Premier Smith set to announce supports for overcrowded classrooms
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce a plan to help school classrooms being squeezed by an influx of ...
Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party ...
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Premier Smith blames fate of Green Line on lack of ‘political oversight’ in Calgary
Danielle Smith said Calgarians are owed the Green Line alignment that was originally promised before it was significantly ...