Lisa Johnson
@reportrix.bsky.social
Edmonton-based provincial affairs reporter for The Canadian Press
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Colleague Jo Horwood and I tried to find out, how many books were pulled off Alberta school shelves as a result of the gov't order? And what books were they?
Turns out, the names of the books are a secret #AbLeg #AbEd
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Turns out, the names of the books are a secret #AbLeg #AbEd
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Alberta school divisions remove handful of titles from shelves as new school library rules take effect | CBC News
A newly enacted provincial order on school literary materials prompted some divisions to remove a couple of dozen books from school shelves, but the names of those titles are secret.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Colleague Jo Horwood and I tried to find out, how many books were pulled off Alberta school shelves as a result of the gov't order? And what books were they?
Turns out, the names of the books are a secret #AbLeg #AbEd
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Turns out, the names of the books are a secret #AbLeg #AbEd
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The bill has now passed with no further amendments — with its passage the legislature adjourned for the year.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
December 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The bill has now passed with no further amendments — with its passage the legislature adjourned for the year.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
MLAs will be back in February for a new government budget, and a first look at whether some of the now 21 recall petitions will actually lead to votes.
Wash your mouth out with soap
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Wash your mouth out with soap
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Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
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Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith revealed her government's plan to introduce legislation to let doctors choose to work in the public and private health systems simultaneously.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Smith details Alberta plans to open door for doctors to work publicly and privately
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Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday
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Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday
EDMONTON - The union representing 16,000 Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, says its members are set to hit picket lines this weekend.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Union for Alberta hospital workers issues strike notice; picketing to begin Saturday
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From @fakihabaig.bsky.social:
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