Category Archives: Alberta
Ministers Jean and Sawhney elaborate on hydrogen, SMR tech talks after South Korea trip
Two ministers in Premier Danielle Smith's Cabinet have returned from South Korea with positive feedback on meetings they had regarding hydrogen and small modular reactor (SMR) opportunities.Brian Jean...
Mar 04, 2023
N.W.T. says lack of notice on oilsands tailings spill goes against deal with Alberta
Alberta didn't live up to the terms of a deal it has with the Northwest Territories to inform it about threats to its shared watershed after two major oilsands tailings spills, the territory's environ...
Mar 03, 2023
Alberta health minister says $1,400 car ride pricey but value for money
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's health minister says he appreciates that a $1,400 round-trip car service trip by his top administrator looks pricey, but it's actually value for money.Jason Copping says the p...
Mar 03, 2023
Building Alberta’s economic corridor network
Officials with the Government of Alberta say Budget 2023 includes strategic investments in Alberta's highway network to build economic corridors, creating jobs, improving safety and supporting economi...
Mar 03, 2023
Province aiming to re-energize Alberta's minerals sector
The Alberta government says it is taking important steps to help grow the province's mineral sector and position Alberta to meet the increasing global demand.Government officials say worldwide demand ...
Mar 03, 2023
Spring session: Setting Alberta up for success
In addition to budget bills, Alberta's government says it will introduce three pieces of legislation in the upcoming spring session."Despite some difficult years, we have fulfilled the promise we made...
Mar 03, 2023
Public health inspection reports for public pools now online
Albertans are now able to search and view public health inspection reports for public pools on ahs.ca/inspections, and will soon be able to do the same for personal services and childcare facilities.O...
Mar 03, 2023
Province to increase investments in continuing care
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is highlighting its funding allocations for continuing care. As part of Budget 2023, which was unveiled on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, the province is set to s...
Mar 03, 2023
Alberta Teachers’ Association remains cautious with 2023 budget funding for new educational staff
Alberta Budget 2023 provides $126 million over the next three years to hire more educational assistants, counsellors, psychologists and teachers, which should also help reduce classroom sizes.Michael ...
Mar 02, 2023
'Our reality:' Finance minister wants review of Alberta's volatile revenue structure
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's finance minister says he would like to see a panel formed within the next year and a half to address the province's often volatile revenue structure.Travis Toews told the Calg...
Mar 02, 2023