Ashley Joannou
Edmonton Sun
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Alberta's fiscal update confirms $13.2 billion surplus, income tax re-indexed but not AISH
Alberta's surplus increased to forecasted $13.2 billion money government plans to use to repay $13.4 billion that comes due this fiscal year → Read More
No decision yet on availability of COVID-19 boosters for Alberta kids
The Alberta government says it is reviewing the Health Canada decision to approve COVID-19 boosters for 5 to 11 year olds → Read More
Alberta continues to promote the idea of provincial police force with webinar series
The Alberta government is continuing its push to try and change people's minds about the benefits of a potential provincial police force. → Read More
AHS outsourcing the remainder of food vendors at Edmonton and Calgary sites
Alberta Health Services is outsourcing the last of its retail food vendors in Edmonton and Calgary, impacting about 240 employees. → Read More
'Focus on the love': Drag artist leads story time at downtown Edmonton library
A small group outside the downtown Edmonton Public Library branch protesting an event involving a drag artist reading books to children were greeted by a… → Read More
AHS says requirement for hallway beds in Edmonton hospitals lifted though still possible in some places
Alberta Health Services says the requirement for Edmonton hospitals to admit patients to beds in hallways has been lifted → Read More
Seven candidates prepare for first official UCP leadership debate Wednesday
The debate comes at a time when many of the candidates will be looking to make a name for themselves in the crowded race → Read More
Up for debate: meet the Alberta UCP's official candidates vying to replace Jason Kenney
Seven approved candidates are in the running to take over Premier Jason Kenney's job in the fall, days before the first official debate. → Read More
Kenney to call on competition bureau to investigate possible gasoline price fixing in Alberta
Premier Jason Kenney says he will be asking the Competition Bureau of Canada to investigate potential gasoline price fixing in Alberta. → Read More
UCP leadership candidates have until 5 p.m. to submit documentation and cash to get on the ballot
It's deadline day for hopefuls vying to replace Jason Kenney as leader of the United Conservative Party and premier of Alberta → Read More
Former councillor Jon Dziadyk running for UCP in Edmonton–Castle Downs in next provincial election
Former Edmonton city councillor Jon Dziadyk will be representing the United Conservative Party on the ballot in the next provincial election. → Read More
Rona Ambrose named chair of Schulz UCP leadership campaign
Former Conservative Party of Canada leader Rona Ambrose has been named the new chair of Rebecca Schulz’s campaign to become leader of the United Conservative… → Read More
Ending homelessness tops Sohi's wish-list for Alberta's surprise surplus
Alberta's $3.9-billion surplus has raised questions about what to do with the cash, such as social services or helping with inflation → Read More
Record resource revenues boost Alberta budget into the black
In February 2021, the government forecast an $18.2-billion deficit for the year – but by the end of March 2022, the province's revenue jumped by nearly $25… → Read More
Canada Day celebrations coming back to the Alberta legislature
The Alberta legislature will be hosting events to mark Canada Day 2022 after a two-year hiatus. → Read More
Dr. Verna Yiu named U of A's interim provost and academic vice-president
Dr. Verna Yiu has been named the University of Alberta's interim provost and academic vice-president for a two-year term starting July 1. → Read More
Where UCP leadership hopefuls stand on a potential Alberta provincial police force
Some of the UCP leadership hopefuls aiming to be Alberta’s next premier are staking out their positions on whether the province should create its own police… → Read More
UCP to name new leader to replace Jason Kenney on Oct. 6
The UCP released rules Tuesday that will govern race to replace Jason Kenney The next UCP leader and premier of Alberta elected on October 6 → Read More
Alberta teachers to get 3.75 per cent wage hike between now and next fall
The deal includes a 0.5 per cent increase effective on ratification followed by a 1.25 per cent wage increase this September, and a two per cent increase in… → Read More
Alberta teachers approve mediator's contract proposal with slim margin
'As the provincial election draws near, teachers will use public advocacy and political action to press for much needed and long-overdue improvements' → Read More