Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta and Saskatchewan urge federal agency to reconsider pesticide ruling for farmers
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its decision on a crucial insecticide for farmers.The PMRA recently changed ap...
Feb 27, 2023
Oilpatch funds balloon for pro-Smith political group after she supports royalty break
EDMONTON - Oilpatch support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's agenda ballooned after she won her party's leadership and put the so-called RStar program - a plan to give tax breaks to energy compani...
Feb 27, 2023
Taxpayers Federation says improved credit rating a good sign for Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is praising the Government of Alberta's fiscal management.This comes after credit rating agency Moody's recently upgraded the government's credit...
Feb 27, 2023
Alberta signs $24B, 10-year health-care funding deal with Ottawa
EDMONTON - Alberta has become the latest province to sign an agreement in principle with Ottawa on health-care funding. The federal government says in a news release that more than $24 billion is to b...
Feb 27, 2023
Alberta expecting another gusher in budget ahead of provincial election
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta is scheduled to introduce its budget Tuesday - the last before a spring provincial election - with political observers wondering what the province will do with all its billions ...
Feb 26, 2023
Alberta government expanding supports for Ukrainian evacuees
Alberta's government has announced it is providing expanded funding up to $27.3 million to help Ukrainian evacuees access settlement, language, housing and financial supports. Since the invasion of Uk...
Feb 25, 2023
Province says increasing immigration a win for the economy
The Alberta government says it can continue its economic momentum through an increase in immigrants that will support local economies and help fill jobs in key areas.Alberta's government says it has b...
Feb 25, 2023
Condo owners meet with Minister on Energy Rebates
The Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta (COF) says it has initiated a petition and letter-writing campaign to get the attention of the Government of Alberta to address what they say is a flawed elec...
Feb 25, 2023
Budget shoes video released
The Alberta government has released a video in lieu of the traditional budget shoes event.In the video, government officials say Finance Minister Travis Toews highlights how the upcoming budget will f...
Feb 25, 2023
Provincial government aiming to set up Indigenous communities for success
Officials with the Alberta government say 14 Indigenous community-owned businesses are receiving an economic boost through the Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF).For Alberta's economy to conti...
Feb 24, 2023