Alberta deficit heads toward three billion as Wildrose Warns
The province faces a forecast deficit between 2.3 and 3.0 billion due to lower than expected resource revenue and rising costs. Finance Minister Horner cites weak resource income while MLA Gary Bikman and Wildrose accuse the government of uncontrolled spending and mismanagement. First six months show 1.4 billion shortfall in resource revenue offset by taxes and gaming revenue. expenses exceed forecasts by 293 million mainly for fire relief and hail damage.
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Doug Horner
Cardston-Taber-Warner
Gary Bikman
Wildrose
Alberta
Bikman
ATA walks away from contract talks between unions and government
The Alberta Teachers' Association pulled out of tripartite talks with Alberta Education and the Alberta School Boards' Association after six months of discussions. Minister Jeff Johnson said talks might have been near, but he respects local negotiations if ATA reopens. ASBA president Jacquie Hansen expressed disappointment at the move.
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Alberta Education
Alberta School Boards' Association
Alberta Teachers’ Association
Alberta Teachers' Association
Government of
Alberta
Carol Henderson
ATA
Jeff Johnson
ASBA
Johnson
Jacquie Hansen
Child Labour Debate Raises Alberta Farm Concerns
The debate over child labour in Alberta farms intensifies as WRAP hears concerns at a Tabor regional meeting. Lynn Jacobson cites rising drop-out age, homeschooling abuse worries, and early work among children as key issues in southern Alberta.
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Alberta
Lynn Jacobson
Wild Rose Agriculture Producers
WRAP
Tabor
Jacobson
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