Alberta

UFA to pay out $32.5 million in 2024 Patronage Dividend

UFA says that the total Patronage Dividend payout for members for 2024 will be $32.5 million.The company says in a news release that this follows what is calls "its second strongest financial results ...

Mar 31, 2025

Government of Alberta reports successful first year of Navigation and Support Centres

After just over one year of existence, Alberta's Navigation and Support Centres have helped more than 10,000 residents access supports and services, the government reports. Navigation and Support Cent...

Mar 28, 2025

Collegiate schools and dual-credit programs see investments in Budget 2025

If passed, Alberta's Budget 2025 would provide more than $100 million over three years for school boards to grow career education programs, including funding for more collegiate and dual-credit progra...

Mar 28, 2025

One-time funding added for reading, writing and math screening supports

Alberta's government is providing one time funding of $7.5 million to help make sure schools have the resources and staff needed to conduct the additional reading, writing and math screenings it began...

Mar 27, 2025

Alta. temporarily adjusting reservist leave to improve G7 Summit security

The Government of Alberta has issued a temporary regulation enabling Alberta-based Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) reserves to take reservist leave to support security measures at the G7 Summit planned fo...

Mar 27, 2025

Alberta introducing new fund for traffic safety following changes to photo radar guidelines

Alberta's government has launched a new $13 million Traffic Safety Fund for municipalities to upgrade local roads and intersections that pose demonstrated safety risks. The move comes just ahead of Ap...

Mar 27, 2025

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON - Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as...

Mar 27, 2025

Alberta upgrades online tool connecting businesses with available locations

The Government of Alberta is endeavouring to make it easier for investors to find the best place for their business by upgrading its Site Selector Tool, a free online service that connects businesses ...

Mar 27, 2025

Alberta minister travelling to Germany to strengthen trade partnerships

Alberta's Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, is travelling to Germany in an effort to support market diversification and promote Alberta as a desirable investment destination to strength...

Mar 27, 2025

PUSH for Parkinson's this April

Internationally, April is recognized as Parkinson Awareness Month.According to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, more than 110,000 Canadians live with Parkinson disease and Atypical Parkinsonism, ...

Mar 27, 2025