THIS WEEK IN ALBERTA
- Albertans will be unable to access some federal government services as workers from the Public Service Alliance of Canada are still on strike. The union is demanding a 13.5% raise over the next three years, rejecting the 9% on offer from the federal Treasury Board. Canada Revenue Agency workers are part of the strike, which may hinder some Albertans’ ability to file taxes - the federal government has said they will not extend the filing deadline.
- Tonight, the Alberta Institute and Alberta Proud are holding the next event on the “Can’t Stop Alberta Tour” in Lethbridge. Two expert panels will discuss the economy, affordability, inflation, jobs, and our energy industry, as well as municipal governance, downtown safety, and the future of our cities. Mayor Blaine Hyggen and Ronnie DeGagne from Common Sense Lethbridge will be speaking on the second panel. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by clicking here. If you’re not in Lethbridge, don’t worry - we’ll be coming to many other cities soon!
- There is another interesting event in Lethbridge this week too. On Saturday, April 29th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Lethbridge Public Library, the Alberta Parents’ Union team will be hosting a discussion about school choice and other pressing issues in education. They will be dispelling some school choice myths and speaking about the changes needed to protect and strengthen school choice. The event is free, but RSVPs are required due to capacity limits. Click here to register.
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