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EV tax framed as fairness for Alberta road users

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EV tax framed as fairness for Alberta road users

Among arguments for a new tax, the Alberta government claims electric vehicles "cause more wear and tear on provincial roadways" than their counterparts with combustion engines.
Alberta aims to entice skilled labour from afar

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Alberta aims to entice skilled labour from afar

The 2024-25 Alberta budget promises a one-time $5,000 refundable tax credit for workers in designated occupations who relocate to the province this year.
New levy coming at Alberta land titles registry

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New levy coming at Alberta land titles registry

A straightforward charge of $5 per $5,000 of value of transferred property and mortgage registration will come into effect to replace the current fee schedule for registering land titles.
Stollery Children’s Hospital

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Alberta allocates $21 million for Stollery Children’s Hospital

As the second-largest children’s hospital in Canada it has among the highest inpatient volumes of any children’s hospital in the country.
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Alberta investing in more apprenticeship seats

Alberta is planning to invest $24 million per year over the next three years to create 3,200 apprenticeship seats.
Eden Valley Arena

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Retrofit planned for Eden Valley Arena

A hockey arena retrofit is planned for members of Bearspaw First Nation in Alberta.
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Alberta delivers key transportation projects in 2023

The Government of Alberta announced that during the 2023 construction season, it invested $1.13 billion in 250 road and bridge projects.
Distinctive Alberta place names prioritized

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Distinctive Alberta place names prioritized

New directions for naming Alberta government facilities prioritize provincial culture, history and distinctive natural features, but generally discourage tributes to living individuals.
AB security deposits to resume earning interest

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AB security deposits resume earning interest

Under the triggering formula in Alberta regulations, residential rental security deposits will resume earning interest in 2024 for the first time in 16 years.
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Organic waste diversion pilot expands in Alberta

The initiative is targeting the industrial, commercial, and institutional sector located in specific jurisdictions.
Alberta to probe regulated electricity rate

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Alberta to probe regulated electricity rate

Alberta’s regulated electricity rate has been flagged for possible elimination in a newly released list of priority tasks for the Minister of Affordability and Utilities, Nathan Neudorf.
Nova Scotia solicits solar power providers

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Funding for nine solar energy projects

Natural Resources Canada announced more than $160 million in federal investments for nine Alberta-based solar power projects.
Alberta's new portfolios silent on housing

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Alberta’s new portfolios silent on housing

Housing is not referenced in the titles of any of the portfolios that Alberta’s 24 newly named cabinet ministers will lead.
Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

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Little for buildings in Alberta carbon strategy

There is little for buildings in Alberta’s newly released plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting ongoing development of fossil fuel resources.
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St. Albert Place retrofit receives funding

The Government of Canada and the City of St. Albert announced more than $13.9 million in joint funding to retrofit St. Albert Place.
women Alberta

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Alberta invests $10.7M to support women in trades

The Government of Alberta is investing $10.7 million over three years in Women Building Futures.
Alberta distributes asset upkeep funds unevenly

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Alberta distributes asset upkeep funds unevenly

Seniors and social housing aren’t getting a share of the extra funds the Alberta government is investing in capital renewal and maintenance of public assets.