Province, universities agree to end war of words

The government and post-secondary institutions will work together on changes despite harsh words after the province slashed funding to universities, colleges and technical institutes.
Advanced Education Minister Thomas Lukaszuk met with 26 presidents of post-secondary institutions Thursday and says they all agree on moving forward.
The province wants more cooperation, less duplication and a bigger emphasis on research which can be used for commercial purposes.
U of A president Indira Samarasekera said the presidents will now meet on a regular basis. Read more...