Alberta Cost Of Living

• Alberta affordability going from ‘bad to worse’ says advocacy group

  Alberta joins and surpasses the rest of Canada when it comes to lack of affordability for homes, food and utilities.

  Economy

  Nov 14, 2023
  
• Albertans place importance on cost of living and health care this election: Poll

  The rising cost of living and health care issues could be pivotal for parties vying to emerge as winners in the 2023 Alberta election, according to an Ipsos poll for Global News.

  Politics

  May 4, 2023
  
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• Calgary families ‘living on the brink’ due to rising costs

  The increased cost of living continues to push more and more Calgarians into seeking emergency shelter and other forms of help.

  Economy

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Alberta allowing energy rebates to be delayed if needed but confident about summer delivery

  An order in council signed by the province's lieutenant-governor on Wednesday indicated that distributors have to provide electricity rebates by no later than Dec. 31 this year.

  Consumer

  May 5, 2022
• The rising cost of living: Adapting to increased consumer costs in Alberta

  'I think (in) the next few years, this is going to be a tricky time for a lot of families,' said Heather Thomson, the executive director of the Alberta School of Business.

  Economy

  Mar 12, 2022
• Kenney says ‘help is on the way’ for Albertans amid rising cost of living

  Premier Jason Kenney said his government is working on a plan to provide support to Albertans amid rising energy costs.

  Economy

  Mar 4, 2022
• Lethbridge businesses and workers prepare for minimum wage bump on Monday

  Data from the province shows one in 10 people in Alberta’s labour force is making less than $15 per hour.

  Economy

  Sep 28, 2018