9 h. ago Alberta doctors say province seeks to cut $400M in cuts to billing fees

'What has become clear in the last few months is that Alberta Health is looking to address its budget shortfalls through the physician services budget,' writes Alberta Medical Association head Dr. Shelley Duggan

Economics

12 h. ago Opinion: Sexual assault survivors bear the brunt of Alberta budget cuts

On Monday, my team and I faced the heartbreaking decision to pause intakes to many of our clinical services, including counselling for children, youth, and adults. This was not a decision made lightly but one forced upon us after learning that we will have a significant funding shortfall in the next fiscal year. Since making […]

Events

35 h. 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

58 h. ago Edmonton sex assault centre pauses new clients, blames province for cutting funds

The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton has stopped taking new clients and blames the province for cutting funds. The centre offers counselling and other supports to those dealing with sexual assault, but says it is now scrambling to find other avenues of help for the 20 or so new clients who come through its doors […]

Events

65 h. ago Alberta reaches deal with Ottawa on national school nutrition program

Alberta's recently introduced budget proposes an additional $20 million for the provincial school nutrition program.

Society

3 d. ago 'My voice wasn't being heard': Alberta MLA Sinclair speaks after being voted out of UCP caucus

"People told me this is not how you do things. I understand that, and I did try through the regular streams that we have, and I just felt like my voice wasn't being heard," Sinclair said Monday.

Other

4 d. ago Hunters, charities and commercial drivers: Alberta budget spells out dozens of new and increased fees

Those looking to settle in Alberta, hunters, and charities are among those who will pay more due to the fees

Transport

5 d. ago Saturday's letters: Alberta budget favours Calgary — as usual

Re. “Latest budget aimed squarely at generating votes in Edmonton,” Don Braid, March 1 Don Braid laments the current Alberta budget as a “galling” attempt to curry favour with Edmonton voters. A cursory glance at the budget reveals the contrary. The government has budgeted nearly $2 billion for the Calgary Green Line LRT, among other […]

Other

6 d. ago Rural Alberta MLA booted from UCP caucus for refusing to support budget

The UCP said Lesser Slave Lake's Scott Sinclair has been booted from caucus for not toeing the party line: 'All government MLAs are expected to vote in favour of a tabled budget.'

Other

6 d. ago Northern Alberta MLA removed from UCP caucus after speaking out against budget

Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair was removed from the UCP caucus on Friday after expressing his discontent with the most recent provincial budget and his willingness to vote against it

Other

7 d. ago Driver, trucking company ticketed after Sherwood Park Freeway overpass crash

Over two dozen tickets related to commercial vehicle safety were issued to the driver and trucking company after an excavator slammed into an overpass on the Sherwood Park Freeway.

Transport

7 d. ago Keith Gerein: Alberta budget finally gives Edmonton a win, but are the Oilers the biggest beneficiary?

Despite the doubts, questions and concerns of unnecessary corporate welfare, the overriding message to council Wednesday is that this is probably as good as it’s going to get — especially at a time of financial distress.

Sport

9 d. ago New highway west out of Fort McMurray receives planning funds in budget 2025

Highway 686 would be paved and extended over 200 km through thick muskeg and boreal forest to connect Fort McMurray to the Peace River region and communities in-between.

Other

9 d. ago Breakenridge: Alberta budget indicates government not so concerned about deficits anymore

Is it responsible to increase the reliance on the resource revenue roller coaster while also going further into debt?

Politics

1 week ago UCP backbench MLA speaks out against Alberta budget, vows to vote against it

"It feels like we’re dealing with a provincial version of federal equalization payments, with rural communities footing the bill for the big cities."

Other

1 week ago Miami Beach mayor says no to getting back together after breaking up with spring breakers

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren’t interested in couples counseling. Officials recently announced they were bringing back enhanced security measures for practically the entire month of March, including parking restrictions and increased fees for nonresidents. The new rules were introduced last year after […]

Other

1 week ago As Alberta prepares for wildfire fight, union pushes recruitment efforts

Budget 2025 has $160 million for wildfire personnel, equipment, training and contracts, but the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees worries funds will focus on gear, not people.

Events

1 week ago Miami Beach mayor says no to getting back together a year after breaking up with spring breakers

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach broke up with spring break last year and city leaders still aren’t interested in couples counseling. Officials recently announced they were bringing back enhanced security measures for practically the entire month of March, including parking restrictions and increased fees for nonresidents. The new rules were introduced last year […]

Other

1 week ago Opinion: Boom turns to bust in budget, as Alberta remains on resource revenue roller

According to the new provincial budget released Thursday, Alberta will flip from a $5.8-billion budget surplus in 2024-2025 to a $5.2-billion budget deficit in 2025-2026, with more deficits projected over the following two years. But Albertans shouldn’t be surprised — it’s all part of the roller-coaster Premier Danielle Smith’s government signed up for by attempting […]

Other

1 week ago Varcoe: Premier questions need for 'corporate grants' as province eyes future spending, delivers personal tax cut

The Alberta government’s new budget comes with a long-awaited $1.2-billion tax cut, the equivalent of a spoonful of sugar to make some tough fiscal medicine — a hefty deficit and growing debt levels — go down more smoothly. The province expects revenues to tumble by more than $6 billion in the new fiscal year that […]

Economics