Alberta Budget 2015
How benefits from 2015 budget affect Alberta families making less than $41K
Alberta is bringing in two benefits to give more money to low-income families. Continue reading
Premier courts Edmonton business audience
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
The premier touched on several previously talked about issues including defending the recent deficit budget, and the need to work with the business community to diversify the province’s economy. Continue reading
Albertans divided over provincial budget, but support job creation program: poll
A new poll suggests Albertans are divided when it comes to whether or not they support the government’s 2015 provincial budget. Continue reading
Alberta budget 2015 provides $50M in funding for Alberta-based companies
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Alberta entrepreneurs are getting a big funding boost from this year’s budget to get their ideas off the ground. Continue reading
Student employment program axed by PCs coming back to Alberta in 2016
The Alberta NDP announced plans in its 2015 budget to reinstate the Summer Temporary Employment Program. Continue reading
Alberta budget doesn’t name Calgary LRT but could Green Line get funding?
Alberta’s NDP government released its 2015-16 budget Tuesday, and a Calgary group is hoping the city’s LRT development will receive some unallocated money. Continue reading
Liquor taxes go up, but Alberta ‘shifts the beer playing field’
The Alberta government’s new budget includes tax increases on liquor and cigarettes. However, it also included policy changes to help level the playing field for smaller breweries. Continue reading
Premier Notley says Alberta won’t bring in PST
Premier Rachel Notley and her cabinet are fanning out today to sell the public on a controversial, landmark budget that ramps up construction but sends debt spiralling to unprecedented heights. Continue reading
Alberta ministers say new infrastructure funds go to ‘needs assessments’ for Royal Alex, Misericordia
The day after the provincial budget was delivered, Alberta ministers answered questions about an allotment of only $20 million in planning funds for two of Edmonton’s hospitals in need of repairs to top $5 billion. Continue reading
Construction on Calgary cancer centre to begin in 2017
The province announced Wednesday that construction on the city’s long-awaited cancer centre is scheduled to begin in 2017. Continue reading