Alberta Budget 2021

• University of Calgary exploring potential tuition hikes for professional programs

  The university says it's looking at raising tuition for students in professional programs in the business, medical and engineering fields that would take effect in 2022.

  Education

  May 19, 2021
  
• University of Alberta holds rally against provincial post-secondary cuts

  University of Alberta members participated in a protest against post-secondary budget cuts.

  Education

  Mar 27, 2021
  
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• Alberta boosts film and TV tax credit, eliminates per-production cap

  The province is hoping for interest from producers working on all kinds of projects, but it's really hoping to attract TV series, which would have a stable presence. 

  Economy

  Mar 26, 2021
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• New elementary school approved for west Lethbridge

  The build is part of $268 million in provincial funding for new schools and education projects throughout the province. 

  Education

  Mar 10, 2021
• 14 school projects approved in 2021 Alberta budget revealed

  The budget includes $268 million for school construction, including new schools in Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Manning and Red Deer.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2021
• Alberta exploring options to do away with paper health cards

  The Alberta government has earmarked funding that appears may eventually lead to the demise of paper health cards.

  Health

  Mar 4, 2021
• Alberta budget: Edmonton mayor ‘confounded and disappointed’ with province on supportive housing

  Don Iveson doesn't understand why the province won't work with Edmonton on supportive housing initiatives.

  Economy

  Feb 25, 2021
• Alberta budget 2021: Alberta universities eyeing tuition hikes, campus changes as funding model evolves

  Alberta universities are examining the potential impacts of the Alberta 2021 budget on staffing and operations, with at least one saying hundreds of jobs are on the line.

  Economy

  Feb 25, 2021
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• Alberta budget 2021 targets health cost savings after COVID-19 pandemic

  The Alberta budget 2021 clearly states: "future savings initiatives will be considered once mass vaccination has been achieved."

  Health

  Feb 25, 2021
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• Highlights from Alberta budget 2021

  Alberta's United Conservative government tabled its budget Thursday. Here are some of the highlights.

  Politics

  Feb 25, 2021