An Edmonton startup company is worried about its future success since the province has frozen some programs ahead of the October budget. Yardly, a managed service marketplace that allows homeowners to order reliable snow removal and lawn care through monthly…
Tag: Alberta Budget
Friday’s letters: Notley’s fiscal advice not needed
Alberta NDP official Opposition Leader Rachel Notley speaks to the media prior to the first in a series of budget town halls, in Edmonton Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019. David_Bloom David Bloom / David Bloom/Postmedia Re. “NDP has UCP budget in…
In conversation with Kaycee Madu: Provincial budget and impact on Edmonton
While it remains unclear when the provincial budget will be handed down, it will be coming — the first for the United Conservative government. It’s raising questions about how the budget will impact Edmonton, which is home to a large…
Opinion: Forget drastic cuts; Alberta needs tax increases and a PST
Former Saskatchewan finance minister Janice MacKinnon speaks on the report she chaired on the state of Alberta’s finances at the McDougall Centre in Calgary on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2019. Postmedia The government’s release of the MacKinnon report on Alberta’s financial…
Thursday’s letters: Why won’t Trudeau slam Quebec secularism bill?
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Hall after asking Governor General Julie Payette to dissolve Parliament, and mark the start of a federal election campaign in Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 11, 2019.…
Funding confirmed for Alberta school nutrition program
In advance of the provincial budget next month, the province’s education minister shared some good news on Monday. “I am happy to say that our government is going to continue with the nutrition funding for this upcoming school year,” Education…
Parkland Institute calls for Alberta sales tax
In what is being sold as the “alternative” to the government-commissioned MacKinnon Report, Parkland Institute is giving its own outlook on Alberta’s finances. The MacKinnon Report, released last Tuesday, said the province has a spending problem and needs to make…
Concerns raised over provincial funding for Edmonton’s Terwillegar expressway
Last week’s confirmation the southwest portion of the Anthony Henday Drive widening will indeed begin this fall is welcome news to Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. Work to expand the 18-kilometre stretch between Calgary Trail and Whitemud Drive from two lanes…
Edmonton chief economist on how MacKinnon Panel findings could affect the city’s finances
September 4 2019 2:38pm City of Edmonton chief economist John Rose joined the noon news to talk about the MacKinnon Panel’s findings on Alberta’s finances, and how the report’s recommendations affect the city’s finances – and in turn, you the…
Alberta unions react to provincial panel saying savings to be found in health, education
Union leaders are speaking out after a provincial panel said Alberta is overspending on things like health and education. As Sarah Komadina explains, unions are worried about what the recommendations means for their membership and their relationship with the government.