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Province Promises More Teachers, Support Staff in $1.1B Education Plan

Jon TupperMar 12, 2025

Alberta Budget Adds $1.1B for Education, but Critics Say More is Needed Alberta’s Budget 2025 is adding $1.1 billion over three years to help schools manage rising enrolment, with the province saying the funding will allow school divisions to hire more than 4,000 teachers, educational assistants, and support staff. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the money will help reduce class sizes and bring more resources into classrooms. However, when asked…

Monochrome image of an oil pump in rural Arcachon, France, capturing industrial essence.

Global Emissions to Rise While Canada Suffers: Alberta Slams Federal Cap Plan

Jon TupperMar 12, 20253 min read

Federal Emissions Cap Sparks Heated Debate Between Ottawa and Alberta The Federal Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has released its impact assessment of the upcoming oil and gas emissions cap, calling it essential for Canada to meet its promised greenhouse gas…

Mark Carney, 2020 Carlton Address YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nrorXHg1W8 – View/save archived versions on archive.org and archive.today

Mark Carney Takes Office as Prime Minister Friday Amid Election Speculation

Jon TupperMar 12, 20252 min read

Mark Carney to Be Sworn In as Prime Minister Amid Election Speculation Mark Carney will officially become Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, stepping into the role without a seat in Parliament and facing immediate pressure to call a general…

Spectacular Blood Moon Set to Glow Overnight Thursday Into Friday

Jon TupperMar 11, 20252 min read

Canadians in for a late-night celestial show with total lunar eclipse FORT MCMURRAY, AB – Stargazers across Canada may have a chance to witness the only total lunar eclipse of the year late Thursday night and into Friday morning. The…

Premier Danielle Smith, JOGMEC Chairman and CEO Ichiro Takahara, and Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean pose for a photo following the Alberta-JOGMEC MOU signing.

Alberta Expands Energy Ties with Japan Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty

Jon TupperMar 11, 20253 min read

Smith and Jean Secure Energy Deal with Japan at CERAWeek Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy Brian Jean are in Houston for CERAWeek, one of the world’s most significant energy conferences. The event opened on Monday with a potentially…

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