Sobeys to acquire Safeway Canada for 5.8 billion
Empire Co Ltd through Sobeys Inc. will buy Canada Safeway Ltd with 213 stores in a cash deal worth 5.8 billion, adding 199 in store pharmacies and 62 gas stations. The merger aims to strengthen Sobeys in Western Canada and Alberta and may yield 200 million in cost synergies over three years.
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Alberta Health Services board fired over executive bonuses
Health Minister Fred Horne dismissed the Alberta Health Services board after it refused to cancel executive bonuses totaling 3.2 million for 99 executives. Janet Davidson appointed to act in place amid criticism from Medicine Hat MLAs and support from Premier Redford.
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Health care positions cut across Alberta including Medicine Hat units
United Nurses of Alberta reports more than 200 front line health care positions reduced in the province since early May. In Medicine Hat Regional Hospital two units will be affected with about 11 nurses possibly impacted, while staff say changes aim to optimize workforce through new care models and skill use.
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