Fred Horne

When by-then-premier Jim Prentice appointed a new cabinet in the fall of 2014, Dave Hancock was out, with barely a word of thanks.

The examination of Alberta's Agriculture Financial Services Corporation was spurred by an anonymous tip, the government says.

The eighth Alberta Health Services CEO in eight years has been appointed -- and there's a glimmer of hope Dr. Verna Yiu may succeed where seven others haven't.

Bill 19, introduced in the Legislature by Finance Minister Joe Ceci, will allow the government and people of Alberta to know how much board executives are actually paid!

The official departure of Vickie Kaminski in January will mean the start of the search for the eighth Alberta Health Services CEO in as many years!

Albertans have made their wishes for the health-care system clear and they want stability, says Health Minister Sarah Hoffman.

The faith exhibited by the government, the health minister and AHS in privatization was charming -- or insane. Thank goodness -- as well as the NDP -- we're now on a more sensible path!

As NDP Finance Minister Joe Ceci said of an Alberta government annual report yesterday, an extra $1 billion sure isn't going to hurt.

Under "Alberta's New Management," Calgary will continue to get the gold mine while Edmonton still gets the shaft. But Edmonton's strident voice in cabinet has fallen silent.

Former health minister Fred Horne's signal accomplishment was the complete destruction of the fairy tale Alberta Health Services operated at arm's length from the government.