Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta to use $13.2 billion surplus to pay down debts
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is reporting strong economic gains and a budget surplus in its latest fiscal update. In the 2022-23 First Quarter Fiscal Update and Economic Statement, the pro...
Aug 31, 2022
Danielle Smith faces renewed attacks in last UCP leadership debate
The frontrunner candidate in the race to replace Jason Kenney as Alberta's UCP leader was the focus of renewed attacks in the party's final leadership debate.Danielle Smith was criticized for her prop...
Aug 31, 2022
Alberta on track for $13.2B surplus, Kenney says ahead of fiscal update
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says based on first-quarter projections for the current fiscal year that the province is on track for a $13.2-billion budget surplus.He says in a video posted on Twitter t...
Aug 30, 2022
Teacher disciplinary registry launches Sept. 1 in Alberta
Parents in Alberta will be able to see if any teachers at their children's school have been professionally disciplined.The Government of Alberta is launching the Teacher and Teacher Leader Registry on...
Aug 30, 2022
New pilot aims to inspire healthy behavior and prevent diabetes
A digital Diabetes Prevention Program delivered through a smartphone app is being piloted in Alberta. Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say the app provides participants with 1:1 support fr...
Aug 30, 2022
Freeland addresses producers concerns on 30 per cent fertilizer emission reduction target
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the 30 per cent reduction in fertilizer emissions by 2030 is a target and not compulsory.Freeland was in Grande Prairie on Friday, August 26, 2022, and spo...
Aug 30, 2022
United Conservative Party of Alberta to hold last debate for leadership candidates
EDMONTON, AB - The United Conservative Party of Alberta is set to hold its final leadership debate tonight as the campaign to replace Premier Jason Kenney moves into the homestretch.The seven candidat...
Aug 30, 2022
Stronger payment rules announced for construction industry
The Government of Alberta has announced stronger construction rules that they anticipate to bolster the industry.On Monday, the province shared a new prompt payment framework meant to usher in payment...
Aug 30, 2022
$11.3 million funding for palliative and end-of-life care
The Government of Alberta has announced an increase in funding of over $11.3 million for palliative and end-of-life care. On Monday, the province said the funds will be distributed to 25 projects aime...
Aug 29, 2022
Rage Index: What are Canadians so angry about?
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new survey aims to pinpoint what makes the blood of Canadians boil.Pollara Strategic Insights, a market research firm out of Toronto, surveyed 2,013 Canadians, including 200 who res...
Aug 29, 2022