Alberta Budget 2022

• Alberta projects $12.3B surplus for budget in latest fiscal update

  Alberta's projected surplus for this year's budget is falling slightly but is still expected to finish at $12.3 billion.

  Money

  Nov 24, 2022
  
• 19 of 50 new ICU beds announced in Alberta budget already open, staffed: Premier Kenney

  Premier Jason Kenney says 19 of the 50 new ICU beds promised in Alberta's spring budget are already open and staffed in hospitals across the province.

  Health

  May 13, 2022
  
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• Alberta UCP tables new Utility Commodity Rebate Act but silent on timelines

  The new bill will allow the Alberta government to implement an electricity rebate program and a natural gas rebate program, replacing the old Natural Gas Price Protection Act.

  Consumer

  Apr 20, 2022
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• Alberta pledges funding for HALO and HERO air ambulances

  The province has pledged annual funding for HALO air ambulance and a new five-year contract for HERO air ambulance as part of the 2022 budget.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2022
• Alberta steps up with $79.5M transit money for struggling cities, matches federal funds

  The one-time, $159-million payment from the federal and provincial governments aims to help cities maintain transit service levels after two years of decreased ridership.

  Economy

  Mar 11, 2022
• Calgary city council’s provincial budget requests mostly go unfulfilled, says city staff

  Mayor Jyoti Gondek also highlighted the lack of provincial funding for Calgary Transit as a concern, saying the lack of funding is a "resource drain" for the city.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2022
• Alberta adding up to 50 ICU beds to health system this year

  Through the 2022 budget, Alberta is adding "up to 50 permanent, fully staffed intensive care unit beds this year" to increase health capacity.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2022
• Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre getting new operating rooms under Alberta Surgical Initiative Capital Program

  Nearly half of the $133 million for the Alberta Surgical Initiative Capital Program will be spent at Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre for 11 new operating rooms.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Alberta universities voice mixed feelings about budget 2022

  Thursday's budget outlined $171 million over three years to create new post-secondary spots in high-demand areas, including computer and data science and finance.

  Education

  Feb 25, 2022
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• Few details on Alberta natural gas rebate in 2022 budget: ‘No help is coming for their utility bills now’

  Modeled after a similar rebate program from nearly 20 years ago, a natural gas rebate in Alberta is due to come into effect in next fall.

  Consumer

  Feb 24, 2022