4 h. ago Typical Calgary homeowner to pay 8.9% property tax hike after province takes bigger share

Calgary city council will also send the Government of Alberta an invoice to recoup costs of collecting the provincial share of property taxes this year.

Economics

9 h. ago Alberta government currently preventing Picture Butte Feeders Coop from loaning funds to members

Members owe the Picture Butte Feeder Cooperative $281,266,976

Politics

35 h. ago Opinion: Let's invest tobacco settlement cash to save more Albertans' lives

Since its initial launch in 2002, the Alberta government’s highly successful commercial tobacco-reduction strategy has become the province’s most effective public health and addiction program. Smoking rates among adults and youth are now the lowest on record and have exceeded all targets. Tobacco industry advertising, sponsorship and displays are virtually a thing of the past. […]

Other

4 d. ago 'A dramatic tale:' Province defends allegations in AHS executive's wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Four key arguments in statement of defence filed in response to legal action by Athana Mentzelopoulos

Other

4 d. ago UCP government to invest $8.5B into Alberta roads, bridges, water systems

If approved, the funding would include more than $4 billion for rural projects, $2.1 billion for the Calgary region and $2 billion for the Edmonton region.

Politics

5 d. ago Alberta spending millions in irrigation infrastructure to grow agriculture industry

How Canada Wins: Alberta's government is funding projects to bring more water to farmers and more money to the economy.

Economics

6 d. ago Nicolaides says $1.1B for more staff at Alberta schools will ‘alleviate pressure on classrooms’

According to the provincial government, student enrolment at Alberta schools has risen by about 89,000 students since 2020.

Society

6 d. ago APEGA Welcomes Introduction of the Professional Governance Act

Edmonton, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) welcomes Bill 40, the Professional Governance Act, introduced in the legislature by the Government of Alberta on March 11, 2025. Bill 40 will bring 22 professional regulatory organizations (PROs)—including APEGA—under one act. It includes the same overarching direction for […]

Politics

7 d. ago Federal government to provide $35 million in joint funding to Alberta to tackle homelessness

Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon said the funding will go towards projects aimed at developing long-term transitional shelters, enhancing capacity within shelters and improving existing outreach systems.

Economics

7 d. ago Alberta energy minister hopes royalty changes help move pipelines forward

CALGARY — Alberta’s energy minister is hoping that by changing the way the province receives royalties from oilsands bitumen, it may give pipeline companies the certainty they need to build new projects connecting Canada’s resources to global markets. The province currently takes royalties from conventional production in-kind, or in oil itself, rather than cash. It […]

Politics

7 d. ago Alberta government defends transgender youth health law in court

Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are seeking a court injunction that would suspend the Alberta law while the court decides its constitutionality.

Politics

7 d. ago No reliable evidence puberty blocking drugs benefit trans youth, says Alberta government lawyer

Judge urged to reject application to halt province's move blocking drugs to treat gender dysphoria or gender incongruence in youth

Politics

7 d. ago Alberta government says premier in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

Province did not identify the company or say what part of the world it is based in

Politics

7 d. ago Alberta government in talks with potential overseas heavy oil buyer

The province has announced it will collect bitumen royalties in the form of the heavy oil itself, as opposed to cash.

Politics

7 d. ago Entos Pharmaceuticals Announces $198.5 Million Partnership with the Governments of Canada and Alberta to Accelerate Biomanufacturing of Fusogenix PLV Next Generation Therapeutics

This investment will help build a 103,000-square-foot R&D center and a GMP manufacturing facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The biomanufacturing facility will develop and produce the Entos Fusogenix PLV drug delivery platform and the next generation of medicines. EDMONTON, Alberta — Entos® Pharmaceuticals (Entos), a clinical-stage genetic medicines company committed to using its Fusogenix™ PLV™ technology […]

Economics

1 week ago Alberta steps up efforts to keep invasive aquatic species out of the province

The government of Alberta is stepping up enforcement efforts to keep the province free of zebra mussels and other invasive species.

Other

1 week ago Alberta government working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

Alberta has been sitting on 1.4 million bottles of the medication after officials determined in 2023 that it posed serious health risks when given to infants.

Politics

1 week ago Funding for Ice District development reflects aim to be fair to Alberta’s 2 biggest cities: Smith

The Alberta government is working with the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Oilers owners to build a $408-million event park next to Rogers Place, which opened in 2016.

Sport

1 week ago Opinion: Edmonton should say no to subsidizing Daryl Katz — again

Last week, Edmontonians were surprised to learn of an agreement between the City of Edmonton, the Government of Alberta, and OEG Sports and Entertainment (OEGSE), formerly Oilers Entertainment Group, regarding the extension of the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL) and new “catalyst projects” in the downtown core. These projects include $68.2 million for […]

Other

1 week ago Food banks to receive $5 million from Alberta government as affordability woes persist

"This funding will help food banks Alberta strengthen their bulk purchase programs," says cabinet minister Jason Nixon

Economics