Business

Province announces investment for small and medium sized businesses

The Alberta government has announced a $2.8 million investment to help small- and medium-sized businesses grow and reach international markets around the world.To help small- and medium-sized business...

Jun 25, 2025

Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment; report

A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for re...

Jun 10, 2025

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists

The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today as policymakers wait for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.The central bank says there was consensus...

Jun 04, 2025

Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs; report

A new report is warning the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to keep up with the rate of surrendering.The report, written ...

May 27, 2025

Travel Alberta and AGLC invite Albertans to “Raise a Glass to Alberta” this summer

Travel Alberta and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) have partnered to launch "Raise a Glass to Alberta". It's described as a spirited campaign running from May 5 to June 15 that invites Albe...

May 15, 2025

Energy industry strikes hopeful tone after Liberal federal election win

The industry group representing Canada's oil and gas service contractors has laid out its top priorities for the Liberal government in Ottawa, which held onto power in Monday's federal election.The Ca...

Apr 29, 2025

New grant stream to fund apprenticeship training under Alberta unions

If passed, Budget 2025 will create a new grant program designed to empower unions to offer additional apprenticeship training in high demand programs. There is $15 million allocated for the program, t...

Apr 25, 2025

Minister Matt Jones travelling south to promote trade, energy and investment

The Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, is travelling south to promote Alberta's potential for trade, energy and investment. Jones will travel to Michigan, Ohio and Illinois from Apr. 21-...

Apr 21, 2025

Extended Producer Responsibility launches in Alberta

As April 1 dawns, Alberta's new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program will come into effect, shifting the onus of recycling single-use products from municipalities to producers. By making pro...

Mar 31, 2025

Forestry and Parks minister championing Alberta lumber in Texas mission

In an effort to strengthen partnerships and advocate for fair trade practices, Todd Loewen, Minister of Forestry and Parks, is taking a delegation of forestry industry leaders to Texas from March 31 t...

Mar 31, 2025