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Alberta Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s $8.6-billion plan to fast-track building new schools will include a pilot project to incentivize private ones.
Alberta quadruples school construction funding to $8.6B to address swelling population
Premier Danielle Smith is set to address Albertans on television and online on Tuesday evening, to discuss 'the government's plan to support Alberta families.'
Alberta's plan for $8.6B in school spending explained
Premier Danielle Smith announced $8.6 billion in government spending on building up to 30 schools and creating 200,000 new student spaces in a televised address on Tuesday evening. “This is quite literally the fastest and largest build our province can manage given available construction workforce capacity and the time it takes to permit,
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 commits to new school spending
Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) 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 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 announces boost to school building budget amid population growth
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as classrooms get overwhelmed with new grade school students, her government will fast-track new school builds with $8.6 billion over the next three years.
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