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Alberta's Tourism Boom at Risk: New Fees and Separation Talk Could Cost Economy $1 Billion
Alberta's tourism industry warns that higher visitor taxes and separation referendum uncertainty could cost the...
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Alberta
Alberta Set to Ditch Clock Changes—But Premier Says Give It a Year First
Alberta will adopt permanent daylight time, but Premier Smith says residents need a year to adjust before celebrating...
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New Poll Shows NDP Could Flip Alberta if Election Held Today
New poll shows Alberta NDP competitive in Calgary and Edmonton, trailing UCP province-wide at 42-49 points.
Alberta
Health Care Crisis and Cost of Living Squeeze: Albertans' Top Concerns, New Poll Reveals
New poll shows 67% of Albertans unhappy with health care response, 66% critical of government's cost of living...
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Alberta Small Business Owners Call for Provincial Tax Relief Amid Rising Operating Costs
A coalition of more than 200 Alberta small business owners has formally petitioned the provincial government for tax...
Alberta
Alberta Announces Dismantling of AHS in Major Healthcare Restructuring
The Alberta government has announced the dismantling of Alberta Health Services and its replacement with four new...
Alberta
Alberta’s $15 Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny as Cost of Living Surges
Alberta’s minimum wage, frozen at $15 per hour since 2018, is facing renewed scrutiny as labour advocates argue it...
Alberta
Alberta’s Energy War Room Rebrands Again Amid Questions About Effectiveness
The Alberta government has announced a rebranding and expanded mandate for the Canadian Energy Centre, the provincially...
Alberta
Alberta Escalates Carbon Tax Fight as Federal Consumer Carbon Price Rises
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has escalated the province’s opposition to the federal consumer carbon tax following...
Alberta
Alberta Sovereignty Act Faces Federal Constitutional Challenge in Court
The federal government has filed a constitutional challenge against Alberta’s Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act,...
Alberta
Alberta Budget 2023 Boosts Healthcare Spending by $1.8 Billion Amid System Strain
The Alberta government has tabled a budget that increases healthcare spending by $1.8 billion, bringing total health...
Alberta
Alberta Announces Major Overhaul of Education Funding Formula
Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has announced a sweeping overhaul of the province’s education funding...
Alberta
Alberta Launches $250-Million Critical Worker Benefit for Frontline Employees
The Alberta government has announced a $250-million Critical Worker Benefit program that will provide one-time payments...