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Alberta’s Danielle Smith tied for second-most popular premier
It shows that Manitoba’s Wab Kinew is the country’s most popular premier with an approval rating of 66 per cent. After that, there is a three-way tie for second place. An equal 46 per cent of respondents say they approve of Danielle Smith (Alberta), Andrew Furey (Newfoundland and Labrador) and David Eby (B.C.).
In surprise announcement, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith lurches toward big spending on new schools
Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Government must have received one hell of a blast from parents about the appalling crowding in Alberta’s schools when classes started two weeks ago, judging from the policy lurch Alberta’s premier revealed last night in a hastily cobbled together TV announcement.
Alberta announces $8.6B plan to build new schools amid surging population
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced more details on a school construction plan to create 200,000 spaces for students over the next seven years, as the province's population grows.
Alberta Premier Smith aims to fund private school construction on par with public
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan to spend billions of dollars to fast-track school building across the province will come with a new program to fund private school construction.
Alberta quadruples school construction funding to $8.6B to address swelling population
Alberta was calling and now the government is working to address one of the consequences of an unprecedented number of people moving to the Prairie province over the past year.
Alberta premier pledges to quadruple school construction
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will dramatically increase spending on building new schools — both public and private. In a televised address Tuesday evening, Smith promised to increase the budget for new schools to $8.
Alberta premier announces boost to school building budget amid population growth
In a televised address, Premier Daniel Smith says the province will spend billions Building Schools as fast as it can. This is quite literally the fastest and largest build our province can manage. The province will spend $8.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith praises jury system after Coutts protest verdict
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the jury has spoken and needs to be respected in the case of two men found ...
Danielle Smith says Alberta pension plan estimate from the feds will spur hard questions
Premier says if Ottawa comes back this fall with a lowball estimate on Alberta's share of the Canada Pension Plan, hard ...
Architect behind Alberta's drug strategy warns B.C. not to rush involuntary treatment
When Alberta introduces legislation next spring that will allow drug addicts to be forced into treatment, it will be the ...
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Bell: Smith interview — Alberta premier tees off on immigration issue
Premier Danielle Smith insists she gets it. She sure as hell knows Albertans get it. They’ve been telling her. You don’t go ...
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Smith hails Alberta's carbon capture future as a way to bolster oil and gas industry
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Tuesday hailed carbon capture as a way for the province to balance the future of its energy ...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events
Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party events, saying Albertans shouldn't be surprised by her agenda.
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In Alberta, the pay-the-polluter principle reigns supreme
For anyone who complained about Jason Kenney’s shoddy leadership in Alberta, it’s a useful reminder that no matter how bad ...