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Workforce losses expected as Cenovus, Husky merge
Cenovus Energy will buy Husky Energy in a $3.8-billion merger announced on Sunday. The resulting synergies are expected to save both companies $1.2 billion — and cost Albertans jobs.
Read MoreUCP moves ahead with health-sector privatization
Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Alberta Health Services (AHS) president and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu unveiled a plan Tuesday that will eliminate 11,000 public-sector jobs.
Read MoreRecycling, hydrogen key pillars of diversification strategy
The UCP is betting on hydrogen and recycling as it lays plans to diversify the province’s energy sector.
Read MoreAlberta beef sets records despite deadly outbreaks
Alberta’s agricultural sector is bucking downward trends with crop yields, livestock sales and food processing all on track to break records this year.
Read MoreNew changes to ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry are ‘McCarthy-esque,’ expert says
The province’s official public inquiry into “anti-Alberta energy campaigns” has broader new terms for its framework.
Read MoreGovernment, opposition tied in new poll
If an election were held today, it could result in a draw between the UCP and NDP.
Read MoreAlbertans left behind in employment gains, pessimistic about future
Alberta is being left behind as most of the rest of the country sees employment gains.
Read MorePremier wants the ‘right people’ in cabinet for economic recovery work
With a great “fiscal reckoning” on the horizon and major “fair deal” policy in the works, Premier Jason Kenney shook up his cabinet for the first time since taking office.
Read MoreErin O’Toole banks endorsements from high-profile UCP MLAs, premier
Ahead of Friday's Conservative Party of Canada leadership vote, contender Erin O’Toole reminded the Twitter crowd of his endorsement from Premier Jason Kenney (and contrasted it with the Toronto Star’s endorsement of his rival, Peter MacKay).
Read MoreRegional police, drug courts get a funding boost
The UCP is amping up funding for drug treatment courts and new police units to tackle organized crime.
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