Alberta small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) entering new international markets may benefit from a new suite of programs the government is launching under the Alberta Export Expansion Package banner. […]
Oil and gas producers can now apply to opt into the new, Modernized Royalty Framework (MRF) for wells that otherwise would not have been drilled. […]
The provincial government is hoping two new royalty programs will encourage oil and gas producers to explore new areas, boost production, and keep Albertans working while getting others back to work. […]
The federal government announced the first phase of its Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) recently – a $3.4-billion investment over three years, beginning in 2016. PTIF will support municipal transit projects across the country. Based on existing transit usage, the province’s share of that fund is more than $347 million. […]
Albertans have two months to nominate outstanding volunteers for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. The awards recognize the exemplary service of volunteers whose contributions have made a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of their fellow Albertans. […]
The province will move closer to its goal of a $15 minimum wage this fall with a $1 increase Oct. 1 bringing the minimum wage to $12.20. A second increase of $1.40 will take place Oct. 1, 2017, bringing minimum wage to $13.60. Additionally, the current liquor server rate will be removed Oct. 1 of this year. […]
Albertans are invited to join Speaker Robert E. Wanner for the launch of PTSD Awareness Day in Alberta on June 27 at 10:30 a.m. in the Legislature rotunda.
The inaugural event will include remarks by Members of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly and community members who have been affected by PTSD. A presentation of the PTSD Awareness Day ribbon and a short reception with light refreshments will follow the speeches. […]
The government announced Thursday that a new provincewide radio communication system will provide coverage for first responders through a system of hundreds of radio towers. […]
Alberta’s new Petrochemicals Diversification Program (PDP) received 16 applications locally and from around the world by the Apr. 22 deadline, something the province says represents more than $20 billion in potential investment in Alberta. […]
The government says it will listen to employers and employees on how to move forward with changes to the minimum wage, and are planning focused consultations with key stakeholders, including employers, social service organizations, and low-income earners, over the next month. […]
After a week of debate over the link, or lack thereof, between climate change and the Fort McMurray wildfires, another reality emerges.
When the economic cost of this tragedy is tallied, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is going to be under renewed pressure to approve a pipeline and get oil to market from a province staggering under the weight of historic economic troubles. […]
The government has issued a temporary province-wide restriction on off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreational use on public lands and provincial parks, and is calling the decision another tool to help prevent the spread of wildfires. […]
The Alberta government say they have listened to family concerns by providing coverage for medically required, specialized infant formula. The coverage began May 1.
The initiative looks to assist children who have significant gastrointestinal medical conditions or suffer from malabsorption and require expensive, specialized formulas as they cannot eat typical foods. […]
The idea of a politician or political party being right-wing or left-wing dates back to France in the 1700s. Back […]
The NDP government is hoping a new bill will let seniors improve the safety and sustainability of their homes.
Bill 5, the Seniors’ Home Adaptation and Repair program, would create a new low-interest home equity loan program to allow qualifying senior homeowners to finance essential home repairs and adaptations. Improvements and modifications would include doorway and hallway widening, installation of walk-in tubs, roof, and electrical repairs. […]
Alberta will launch its fourth area code this weekend. The new province-wide 825 area code will fill the void when the 403, 587, and 780 area codes run out.
The province only had one area code (403) until 1999. On Jan. 1 of that year, the 780 was introduced for Northern Alberta. The 587 area code joined the existing two in September of 2008 for use throughout the province. […]
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