Alberta

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,...

Tanner Smith 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

Alberta invests $11.2 million to boost 2025 community programs

The Alberta Government invested over $11 million in grants to support community programs and events in 2025.As of August 22, the Province has supported 305 projects, with $6.5 million for 100 Communit...

Aug 25, 2025

Update 22: Alberta wildfire update

There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 22)There are 47 wildfires currentl...

Aug 22, 2025