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Alberta on-job deaths up 24%: Poor training of new workers blamed for rise
Apr 19, 2008

The number of workplace deaths in Alberta soared 24 per cent in 2007 — to one of the highest numbers on record — highlighting occupational dangers and inadequate safety training […]

Workplace deaths up 24%: 154 Alta. workers died on job last year, 30 more than in 2006
Apr 19, 2008

EDMONTON – Alberta workplace deaths jumped 24 per cent in 2007, but injuries fell slightly during the same period, new provincial statistics show. A total of 154 people died on […]

Alberta workplace deaths rise 24 per cent
Apr 18, 2008

More people died after being injured in Alberta workplaces in 2007 over the previous year, although the total number of accidents was down, statistics released Thursday by the province showed. […]

Legislation knocks down trade barriers: Business between Alberta and B.C. gets easier but critics have concerns
Apr 16, 2008

EDMONTON – Alberta introduced legislation today that the governing Conservatives say will knock down trade barriers between Alberta and British Columbia, save companies money and enable workers to move easily […]

Health tops Tory agenda: Legislature set for new session
Apr 15, 2008

Alberta’s health minister will announce plans this week for reshaping the provincial medical system in the face of rising costs and hospital overcrowding, but the fate of health regions won’t […]

Western Canadian unions make presentation to federal immigration committee
Apr 14, 2008

A number of unions in B.C. and Alberta were given little or no notice about sharing their opinions with the government on the federal temporary worker (TFW) program. However, some […]