Category Archives: Alberta
Promise tracker: What Alberta's UCP and NDP pledge to do if they win the election
EDMONTON - Albertans go to the polls on Monday. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the two major parties: United Conservative Party - Create a new tax bracket that would deliver about ...
May 28, 2023
Alberta NDP promises to bring back digital tax credit; wins endorsement from Nenshi
CALGARY - The Alberta NDP says it would bring back a tax credit for the digital media sector aimed at diversifying the economy if it wins Monday's election.Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023Th...
May 26, 2023
UCP's Smith says she is 'delighted' by endorsements from Harper, Poilievre
CALGARY - United Conservative leader Danielle Smith says she would aim to lower the level of political polarization in Alberta if her party wins what has been a tight and often bitter election race.Fu...
May 26, 2023
Provincial officials provide update on Alberta's wildfire situation, as of 5:00 p.m. May 26
Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Those evacuated due to wildfires should register at local reception centres or at emergencyregistration.alberta.ca. C...
May 26, 2023
Smith, Notley hope to sway a few more voters with Alberta election days away
Alberta's main election rivals are staying busy in the final days of the campaign. Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023 NDP Leader Rachel Notley has a number of stops scheduled this afternoon in...
May 26, 2023
Political divisiveness a threat to Alberta economy, business groups say
As the Alberta election campaign heads into its final days, business groups are warning that increased divisiveness and political extremism poses a threat to the province's economic future. "We're wor...
May 26, 2023
Smith attacks Notley, links her with Trudeau at Calgary rally
CALGARY - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith continually linked her NDP opponent with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at an election rally in Calgary Thursday night.Full election coverage: Albert...
May 26, 2023
Legally blind archer from central Alberta competes in world tournament this July in South Africa
When you can't see, trust your instinct and feel.This is how Wetaskiwin's Anna Kim has become one of the top archers in all of Canada, at just 18 years old, while being legally blind. She is now heade...
May 25, 2023
UCP promises to build recreation facilities across the province if elected
CALGARY - Alberta's United Conservative Party says it would create a fund to build recreation facilities across the province if they win the election Monday.Full election coverage: Alberta Votes 2023T...
May 25, 2023
NDP says its first steps would focus on affordability, jobs and pensions if elected
CALGARY - NDP Leader Rachel Notley says her first three pieces of legislation would focus on saving Albertans money, creating good paying jobs and protecting pensions if her party forms government.Ful...
May 25, 2023