Economic

Economic Environmental 

UCP neglects caribou, sacrifices future for short-term gain, critic says

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By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 27, 2025 at 05:15 A UCP lack of foresight threatens caribou populations and undermines Alberta’s economic future, an opposition critic has charged. Sarah Elmeligi, the NDP’s shadow minister of environment and protected areas, said the government puts too much emphasis on today’s human-focused demands on caribou habitat. “The government is … Read more…

Economic Government Affairs 

Oil industry lobbied for proposed carbon pricing revamp

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By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 25, 2025 at 09:09 Last week, Alberta’s government proposed changes to its industrial carbon pricing system that would allow high-emitting companies to avoid paying into a provincial fund or purchasing credits, and would also permit smaller facilities to opt out of the program. Documents reveal oil and gas lobbyists have … Read more…

Community Economic Government Affairs 

Building stronger communities across rural Alberta

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July 25, 2025 Media inquiries Alberta’s government is providing $114.6 million to municipalities to support 86 local road, bridge and water infrastructure projects. Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of life. That is why Alberta’s government is providing $114.6 million in grant funding to ensure … Read more…

Economic Government Affairs Local News 

Council approves first non-residential tax incentive

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By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has approved a tax incentive application submitted under the non-residential tax incentive bylaw, after determining the applicant meets all eligibility criteria as outlined in the bylaw.Further, a credit to the 2025 municipal portion of the property taxes for $19,437 will be applied to the corresponding tax roll as set out in the bylaw.The decision … Read more…

Economic Education Finance Government Affairs 

Alberta’s Heritage Fund reaches new heights

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Posted: July 21, 2025 July 18, 2025 Media inquiries Alberta’s savings trust fund jumps by $2.8 billion, hitting a record high of $30 billion. Alberta is growing the Heritage Fund for what matters most – saving for the future to ensure a strong health care system, quality education and the lowest tax environment in Canada. By investing in the Heritage Fund, … Read more…

Business Community Economic 

Building better business: High-calibre training coming to Crowsnest Pass through provincial grant

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By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Business owners and entrepreneurs in Crowsnest Pass will soon have access to high-calibre training and networking opportunities through a newly funded initiative aimed at enhancing skills and strengthening local economic resilience. As part of the second round of Alberta’s Small Community Opportunity Program, the province is supporting community-led projects that promote innovation and sustainable … Read more…

Business Community Economic 

Via Rail names railcar ‘Jasper Park’ to honour community’s resilience

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By Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter JASPER – Via Rail has named one of its train cars after Jasper National Park in honour of the community’s enduring spirit post-wildfire. Parks Canada CEO Ron Hallman joined officials with Via Rail and the Municipality of Jasper to celebrate the naming during a Wednesday (July 2) ceremony at the Jasper Train Station shortly … Read more…