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Alberta government reaches agreement with family doctors after years-long spat

Alberta government reaches agreement with family doctors after years-long spat

On Dec. 19, Premier Danielle Smith, Health Minister Adriana LaGrange, and Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan spoke about the agreement, which according to the government, will propel Alberta doctors to the top of the national pay scale.
Canada's chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of share: Alberta

Canada's chief actuary's pension plan report offers no estimate of share: Alberta

The Alberta government says it has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan -- but says the actuary has not provided an estimate on how much Alberta should get.
Hinton council finalizes new utility rate model, opts for lower fines

Hinton council finalizes new utility rate model, opts for lower fines

The utility rates, which will eventually double, are meant to cover increasing water and sewer costs, due mainly to aging infrastructure, and fund a new water treatment plant.
Jasper council passes budget despite uncertainty around provincial funding

Jasper council passes budget despite uncertainty around provincial funding

"We do have an absence of information, but there isn't an uncertainty about the services that need to be delivered from January to June."
Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post to start accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

Canada Post is set to start accepting commercial letters and parcels as it works to get back to normal operations following a month-long strike.
Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Letters to Santa will be delivered but he 'won't have time' to respond: Canada Post

Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year.
AMA launches new campaign to combat predatory tow truck drivers

AMA launches new campaign to combat predatory tow truck drivers

Scam has recently made its way to Alberta after existing in Ontario for the last two years
Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

"We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time."
Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023

Alberta’s homicide rate fell in 2023

Alberta recorded a modest decline in homicides with 115 reported in 2023, down from 119 in 2022.
Jasper firefighters, late Morgan Kitchen honoured with mayor’s awards

Jasper firefighters, late Morgan Kitchen honoured with mayor’s awards

The Mayor’s Special Award is the highest possible recognition that can be bestowed by the Municipality of Jasper. Each year, council receives nominations and reviews all submissions, and the mayor has the honour of presenting them.
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