Hunter adds the provincial government is proactively recognizing southern Alberta as an 'economic engine,' and says more funding announcements to create job opportunities in the region will be made in the following weeks.

Many Fort McMurray homeowners either don't have insurance or won't have enough insurance to cover spring flood cleanup costs.

Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says the prospect of his city paying more than the Government of Alberta to host the 2026 Winter Games is "not a good deal."

Albertan film and television producers said the $1.25 million grant helps bring more major projects to the province.

The Alberta government says it will not throw its financial support behind the City of Edmonton in its participation in a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup.