Category Archives: Alberta
Alberta launches new digital wallet and mobile health card
The UCP government is launching what they call the new Alberta Wallet.This will give Albertans the option to carry their Government of Alberta-issued documents on their phones.A mobile health card is ...
Aug 29, 2025
ATA: Kids will be in Alberta schools next week, despite impasse between teachers and UCP government
Alberta teachers and their employer are at an impasse on contract negotiations, but according to Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA), kids will be in school next week...
Aug 29, 2025
NDP reacts to "multibillion-dollar deficits"
Alberta's Opposition NDP is weighing in on an update to the province's oil-reliant budget as its deficit is expected to balloon to $6.5 billion.The finance minister has said oil prices, along with unc...
Aug 28, 2025
Alberta on track for even bigger budget deficit, now at $6.5B
The bad news for Alberta's oil-reliant budget is set to get worse.Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year's projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1.3 billion, ...
Aug 28, 2025
AUPE and provincial government receive mediator's recommendation, ratification vote imminent
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Government of Alberta have received the mediator's recommendations for a settlement that would form a new collective bargaining agreement if it...
Aug 28, 2025
Livestock producers glowing about increased access to provincial low-cost loans
The Government of Alberta is increasing access to low-cost loans for livestock producers, and the industry seems fairly happy about it.The increase is specifically to the lending limit on the Feeder A...
Aug 28, 2025
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday...
Aug 28, 2025
Central Albertans voice concerns to Alberta NDP at 'Better Together' town hall
The Alberta New Democrats heard the biggest concerns from central Albertans Wednesday night.With 400 registered attendees at the Red Deer 'Better Together' Town Hall, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi ...
Aug 27, 2025
Farm goods store Peavey Mart to stage a comeback with Alberta locations this fall
Peavey Mart is making a comeback. A message posted to the farm goods retailer's website says the brand that closed all its stores earlier in the year is planning to reopen in select Alberta markets. T...
Aug 27, 2025
Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike
The group representing Alberta teachers says hopes are high that a deal will be reached as mediated talks resume before the school year gets underway.Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers...
Aug 25, 2025