3 h. ago Lethbridge business leaders, politicians react to 2025 Alberta budget

From health care to education, Lethbridge's mayor and business leaders are looking into the effects the 2025 provincial budget will have on the city.

Politics

5 h. ago Alberta agriculture groups see some light in provincial budget

Just a day after its release, the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) says its initial read of the Alberta government’s financial road map for the year to come shows promise in some areas for the industry, but still leaves some questions. “We are going to want to always see more for the producer groups and […]

Society

5 h. ago Sohi calls Alberta’s $106M funding commitment for downtown Edmonton a step in right direction

Sohi spoke to Global News about the funding one day after the Alberta government pledged to spend $106 million over three years for downtown revitalization near Rogers Place.

Economics

5 h. ago Physicians see big holes in health care numbers in Alberta Budget

There are big health care-shaped holes in the 2025-2026 budget issued by Finance Minister Nate Horner on Thursday, says the Alberta Medical Association. According to the budget documents, the new Physician Compensation and Development budget doesn’t provide the required funding to address increased use of health services in primary, acute and community settings, said a […]

Science

6 h. ago Albertans to get promised tax cut in Budget 2025 — here's what it means

Albertans can expect to see a tax cut starting this summer after the government released Budget 2025 on Thursday. The income tax cut, which was promised during the spring 2023 election, is being introduced amid a projected $5.2-billion deficit for the fiscal year, with future deficits of $2.4 billion and $2 billion expected in the […]

Economics

7 h. ago Smith says no 'dishonesty' in health care procurement despite ex

Former minister Pete Guthrie told Postmedia that "dishonesty and conflict of interest" were the norms at the cabinet table, something the premier denies

Science

8 h. ago Maryland’s largest provider for Medicaid enrollees gets its accreditation suspended

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has had its accreditation suspended due to concerns with credentialing and quality reviews for its providers, a state health department official said Friday. A managed care organization is a health care company or plan that aims to control health care costs by supervising […]

Economics

10 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith talks about budget’s income tax cuts for Albertans

The tax break was first promised in the 2023 election, and could save individuals up to $750 per year.

Economics

10 h. ago Alberta hopes to keep empowering kids in sport with budget 2025

The Every Kid Can Play grant program allows children the opportunity to be involved in the sports they love

Sport

13 h. ago Critics say Alberta government’s budget falls short on health

Alberta's 2025-26 budget, tabled Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner, pledges just under $10 billion for K-12 education operating costs.

Politics

14 h. ago Hundreds of school support workers rally at legislature as Alberta releases budget

EDMONTON — Hundreds of striking school support workers marched through the streets of downtown Edmonton to the Alberta legislature on budget day and stood outside, waving signs, blowing horns and demanding higher wages. “We will not be silenced,” some protesters chanted on Thursday as their kids sat on their shoulders or played in snow. Inside […]

Society

28 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith pitches a budget hoping to calm Albertans down

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

Other

28 h. ago Bell: A tax cut, a doling out the dough budget — Smith will survive

The Alberta budget tries to reassure Albertans the sky is not falling as Trump tariffs loom

Economics

28 h. ago Bell: Surprise! Lefties don't like the Danielle Smith tax cut

The Alberta budget is not old-school conservative but it has a tax cut lefties don't like

Economics

28 h. ago B.C. NDP excuses on ER closures across the province wearing thin

Vaughn Palmer: Despite the NDP's 80 per cent boost to the health-care budget, the Opposition has recorded 1,407 closures in the past two years

Other

28 h. ago School support workers rally outside Alberta legislature as budget released inside

Striking education support workers marched through the streets of Edmonton and protested outside the legislature at the same time the Alberta budget was being tabled inside.

Society

28 h. ago Horner: Highest health budget ever needed as Alberta's population hits 5 million

Population growth is expected to ease from 4.4 per cent in 2024 to closer to 2.5 per cent annually, as of July. “That has made it difficult for many Albertans and families to find family doctors," Horner said

Economics

28 h. ago Varcoe: 'Watershed moment for Alberta,' as province shifts from surpluses to string of budget deficits

'We're going to need to have hard conversations, as Albertans, about what we expect government to fund, the services that we want to see,' said Finance Minister Nate Horner

Other

28 h. ago Tax cuts, increases, tariff uncertainty highlight 2025 Alberta budget

The Alberta government's 2025/26 budget includes an income tax break for Albertans, but also increases in some other taxes and fees amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs.

Economics

29 h. ago Red ink, tax cuts, debt payments: Highlights of Alberta’s 2025 budget

Alberta’s finances, tied to the rollercoaster ride that is oil prices, are once again plunging: the 2025 budget predicts a $5.2-billion deficit with no immediate relief in sight.

Economics