By Rob VogtA new app was recently launched to put farm decisions about crop protection in Alberta farmers’ hands.Back in June, Alberta’s three largest crop commissions – Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains, and Alberta Pulse Growers – launched a new mobile app for Alberta’s Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, giving farmers and agronomists convenient, on the go … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The final vestiges of a campaign to attract droves of people and their skills to Alberta had all but disappeared from the UCP government’s agenda. It was December 2024 and Alberta is Calling had, by most accounts, been far too successful for the province’s well-being. Detractors said it had been too much, too fast, … Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…