Redford says Alberta budget to be lean and restrainted
Premier Alison Redford warned Alberta’s budget will be leaner than population growth and inflation require. She said four percent growth would only keep up with population and inflation, but the downturn in resource revenues makes that unsustainable. The budget aims to curb day to day spending and reduce oil revenue dependence while funding long term plans.
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Alberta earns Teddy Award again for tax dollar waste
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation names former Alberta Tourism Minister Christine Casanelli as this year’s Teddy Award honoree for billing taxpayers for travel with her mother and daughter to the London Olympics. She later repaid the money as part of the controversy linked to the prize named after Ted Weatherill.
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Stompin’ Tom Connors dies at 77 in Ontario
Canadian legend Stompin’ Tom Connors died at his Ontario home from natural causes at age 77. Brian Edwards noted Connors’ health declined and the star left a farewell message praising his fans and commitment to Canada before passing the torch to them.
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Trustees hear about lunch options for hungry students
SD 76 trustees discussed rising lunch needs at four schools during a mental health capacity update. My Place and HUG programs aid grades 6-8 and junior high students with meals, counseling, and outreach, funded by a combined budget of about 525,000, with My Place secured through next year and HUG ending in June.
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