Edmonton tech startup disappointed after UCP freezes investor tax credit program
An Edmonton startup company is worried about its future success since the province has frozen some programs ahead of the October budget. Continue reading
Alberta Budget
In conversation with Kaycee Madu: Provincial budget and impact on Edmonton
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
Edmonton’s only UCP MLA speaks with Global News about a variety of issues, including the impact on Edmonton related to the provincial budget. Continue reading
‘37 is too many’: Calgary mother angered over child’s classroom size
It is unclear how many oversized classrooms there are in Calgary this school year – the CBE said it does not have data on class sizes available this school year. Continue reading
Funding confirmed for Alberta school nutrition program
By Vinesh Pratap Reporter
In advance of the provincial budget, the education minister confirms funding for the school nutrition program. Continue reading
Parkland Institute calls for Alberta sales tax
In what is being sold as the “alternative” to the government-commissioned MacKinnon Report, Parkland Institute is giving its own outlook on Alberta’s finances. Continue reading
Concerns raised over provincial funding for Edmonton’s Terwillegar expressway
Confirmation of the Anthony Henday expansion is welcome news at Edmonton city hall but concerns are being raised that another project, expanding Terwillegar Drive, could be in trouble. Continue reading
Alberta finance minister hopes to balance budget by 2023 but nothing confirmed
“We can no longer afford to spend at that rate. We can no longer spend like we’re the rich kids on the block because, quite frankly, we’re not anymore.” Continue reading
Oil prices, tax income keep Alberta Q1 revenue in line with last year
The province says it brought in $13.4 billion from April to June — almost identical to the number in 2018. Continue reading
Kenney says results of panel on Alberta finances coming in September
Premier Jason Kenney says he will unveil in early September the findings of a government-appointed panel making recommendations that will drive the United Conservative’s first budget. Continue reading
EPSB will have to guess at its budget until Alberta government gives final answer
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The Edmonton Public School Board finds itself in a position of having to guess at what it’ll have to work with on what is expected to be a $1.2-billion budget. Continue reading