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Alberta election rivals applaud fiscal blueprint
Mar 30, 2012

NDP opposes environmental rule changes While Ottawa and the province have clashed in the past, the Conservative federal budget released Thursday received a warm reception from Alberta’s two main contenders […]

Alberta Election 2012: Albertans OK with tax increases to fund essential services: poll
Mar 30, 2012

EDMONTON – Are Albertans ready to embrace the idea of tax increases? New polling suggests they might be, as long as the money is used for essential services and infrastructure. […]

Alberta labour leaders react to federal budget
Mar 29, 2012

Unions fear attack on jobs will undermine economy, throw seniors into poverty Labour leaders from across Alberta will be keeping a close eye on the federal budget today to assess […]

Harper budget proves the old adage: “Tory times are tough times”
Mar 29, 2012

Spending cuts, OAS changes and giveaways to corporations are unnecessary and irresponsible, say Alberta unions Based on the magnitude of the cuts and changes contained in today’s federal budget, you’d […]

NDP leader hopes to jolt voters by raising concerns over electricity costs
Mar 29, 2012

EDMONTON – NDP Leader Brian Mason said Wednesday his party would regulate power rates if they win the provincial election. Seated at the dining room table at a retired couple’s […]

Health care, education primary concerns of voters, poll says
Mar 29, 2012

EDMONTON – Health care and education are among Albertans’ top concerns heading into the provincial election, while government trust and accountability is another hot topic, particularly for Wildrose party supporters, […]