Rachel Notley confirmed her plans to run in 2023 on Thursday, saying "There's so much opportunity in Alberta and there's so much frustration with the current government."

Citing recommendations made by its Fair Deal Panel, the Alberta government is now accepting bids for a contract to study the pros and cons of opting out of the Canada Pension Plan and setting up a provincial benefit program in its place.

According to numbers released Monday, only 38 per cent of Albertans would support the UCP if an election were to be held tomorrow. That would put the UCP in a tie with the New Democratic Party, which the survey found would also receive 38 per cent of the total vote.

The Alberta government is looking to hire a contractor to study the benefits and costs of a proposed provincial police force that could replace the RCMP.

The COVID-19 pandemic and low energy prices have pushed Alberta into a historic deficit of $24.2 billion.

Parks across the province are facing the same overcrowding and environmental damage as seen in a west-central Alberta wilderness area, says Environment Minister Jason Nixon.

Alberta's NDP has unveiled its own plan to safely get students and teachers back to school in September. The Opposition party is recommending class size limits and more funding for teachers.

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it's not true that doctors are quitting or withdrawing services in large numbers because of changes to fees and billing.

During the federal election, the UCP offered a 'Friends don't let friends vote Trudeau' bumper sticker by request through a website.

The new program won't be a competition. All projects that meet requirements set out by the province will be eligible to receive funding.