Strange bedfellows indeed
Feb 10, 2010
The theory that new Alberta finance minister Ted Morton was put in place to placate the fiscal hawks and play the cold-eyed budget-slasher-a zombie Steve West-was always dubious. I’m not […]
Albertans send Stelmach message – Save Our Services!
Feb 9, 2010
Public programs are already stretched to the limit – do not make more cuts EDMONTON – Representatives of Join Together Alberta today related stories of how the services Albertans desperately […]
Albertans are already hurting from deep cuts to public services
Feb 9, 2010
Citizens attending town halls implore government not to make a bad situation worse The public services Albertans desperately need are already being stretched to the breaking point and people are […]
Minimum wage freeze unfair: AFL
Feb 7, 2010
While the provincial government is lauding its decision to freeze minimum wage, one labour group claims the government is playing politics with the wages of low income earners. The province […]
Public bands against cuts
Feb 7, 2010
Massive cuts are coming and the public shouldn’t idly stand by, according to a town hall meeting last night. Held at the Quality Hotel and hosted by the newly-formed Join […]
Low-income workers take a hit for business
Feb 7, 2010
EDMONTON – When Fazal Hussein found out that Alberta’s minimum wage was frozen Friday, he thought: “Great. Food stamps, here I come.” The 19-year-old clothing retailer wants to get his […]