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Strengthening support for caregivers

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $3.1 million to increase rates for foster, kinship and permanency caregivers, and strengthening existing supports.

Expanding capacity for death investigations

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing in critical infrastructure and technology to strengthen death investigations and provide faster answers for grieving families.

Budget 2026: Building Alberta’s skilled workforce | Budget 2026 : bâtir une main-d’œuvre qualifiée en Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 -0600

Budget 2026 is investing $384 million to create 5,500 more apprenticeship training spaces at NAIT and strengthen Alberta’s skilled workforce.

National Police Week: Minister Ellis

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 -0600

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on National Police Week (May 10–16):

Strengthening acute care in Sherwood Park

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:00:00 -0600

A major expansion will bring up to 120 inpatient beds and more operating rooms to the Strathcona Community Hospital.

Implementing Budget 2026

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0600

As part of Budget 2026, proposed legislation will help the government move forward on key initiatives while ensuring every tax dollar is spent where it matters most.

Alberta Hits High Note with Record Arts Funding | L’Alberta donne le ton avec un financement record des arts

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Budget 2026 delivers a third consecutive year of record-breaking arts funding to diversify the economy and strengthen Alberta’s artistic landscape.

Planting seeds of growth for local co-operatives

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0600

As part of Budget 2026, Alberta is investing $9 million over three years for capital projects at local seed co-operatives to help modernize aging infrastructure.

Prioritizing victim safety with real-time alerts | Prioriser la sécurité des victimes grâce à des alertes en temps réel

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:45:00 -0600

The electronic monitoring program is expanding to strengthen supervision of repeat offenders and give victims real-time alerts when their safety may be at risk.

Helping young Albertans get to work

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $20 million over three years to help young Albertans get their first job and gain real work experience.

Helping Albertans succeed in the workforce

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:35:00 -0600

Budget 2026, if passed, will invest an unprecedented nearly quarter-billion dollars to help Albertans gain and retain meaningful employment.

Strengthening Indigenous health care access

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is making targeted investments to improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples across the province.

Historic investment for Albertans with disabilities

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Budget 2026, if passed, will invest $3.7 billion to support Albertans with disabilities, the highest level of investment in the history of the province.

Supporting choice in education | Soutenir le choix en matière d’éducation

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0600

Budget 2026, if passed, invests $90 million to help ease enrolment pressures by creating 6,000 new student spaces at independent schools.

Building homes for Alberta seniors

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is committing more than $200 million to build and upgrade seniors housing across the province.

Expanding access to Alberta’s great outdoors

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:15:00 -0600

Budget 2026 is investing in provincial parks and public land infrastructure to make outdoor recreation safer, easier and more enjoyable.

New school projects coming to Edmonton | De nouveaux projets d’écoles pour Edmonton

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0600

Budget 2026 funds 10 new school projects in Edmonton, bringing the total number of public school projects underway in the city to 37.

Building for growth and maintaining what matters

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:45:00 -0600

Budget 2026 invests in major highway and bridge projects to reduce congestion, shorten commute times and expand vital transportation corridors.

Start of 2026 wildfire season: Minister Loewen

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0600

Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen issued the following statement on the start of Alberta’s 2026 wildfire season:

More schools coming to rural Alberta | Un plus grand nombre d’écoles pour l’Alberta rurale

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Budget 2026, if passed, will fund 16 new school projects in smaller cities and rural communities, bringing the total number of rural school projects underway to 79.

Budget 2026: Focused on strengthening acute care | Budget 2026 : Axé sur le renforcement des soins actifs

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0600

Budget 2026, if passed, will invest $13.8 billion to strengthen Alberta’s hospital and surgical services.

Building cardiac care in southern Alberta | Renforcer les soins cardiaques dans le sud de l’Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:35:00 -0600

Alberta’s government, through Budget 2026, is investing $59 million to advance cardiac and intensive care services in southern Alberta.

New school projects coming to Calgary | De nouveau projets d’écoles pour Calgary

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0600

Budget 2026 funds 14 new school projects in Calgary, bringing the total number of school projects underway in the city to 45.

Budget 2026: Focused on what matters | Budget 2026 : la priorité à ce qui compte vraiment

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 -0600

Budget 2026 focuses on what matters, makes disciplined choices and takes decisive action.

Budget 2026: Investing in what matters | Budget 2026 : investir dans ce qui compte

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 -0600

Budget 2026 is focused on what matters most: strengthening education, improving health care and supporting Alberta’s most vulnerable.

Budget 2026: Strengthening what matters | Budget 2026 : Renforcer ce qui compte

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 -0600

Budget 2026 is strengthening what matters – resilient communities, a diverse economy and opportunities that support jobs and grow the Alberta advantage.

Investing in schools and student success | Investir dans les écoles et dans la réussite des élèves

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:35:00 -0600

Budget 2026 makes a record $10.8-billion investment to put more teachers and EAs in classrooms, support complex learning needs and ease pressure on schools.

Alberta makes historic investment in doctors | L'Alberta réalise un investissement historique dans le domaine médical

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:30:00 -0600

The largest investment in physician funding will strengthen access to care and support the health system priorities of Albertans.

Expanding medication supply for better care

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $61 million over three years to build a new drug preparation centre, improving medication access in southern Alberta.

Building Alberta’s communities

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s community grants are building stronger, brighter and more welcoming communities across the province.

Budget 2026 coming late February

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Budget 2026 will be released on Thursday, Feb. 26.

A year of culture, community and connection | Une année qui a célébré la culture, renforcé nos communautés et rapproché les gens

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:30:00 -0600

In 2025, Alberta’s government celebrated history, fuelled creativity and strengthened communities across the province.

Q2 update: Delivering stability despite uncertainty

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:35:00 -0600

Alberta is advancing jobs, infrastructure and growth as global trade tensions, lower oil prices and ongoing economic uncertainty put pressure on the province’s finances.

Budget consultations begin today

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Starting today, Albertans can share their thoughts on budget priorities as part of the province’s consultations on Budget 2026.

Better data, better outcomes for Alberta students | De meilleures données et de meilleurs résultats pour les élèves de l’Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:40:00 -0600

To help schools address classroom complexity, Alberta’s government will begin collecting annual data on class size and composition.

Modern tools, better surgical care

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is upgrading medical device reprocessing departments across the province to strengthen surgical care.

Festival City doesn’t miss a beat! | La ville des festivals sait garder le rythme!

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government supported more than 20 festivals in Edmonton this summer, drawing thousands of visitors and showcasing the city’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

Q1 update: Steering through the storm

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Despite global economic challenges, Alberta remains resilient, prepared to make tough yet prudent choices to support families.

Building stronger communities across rural Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:58:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is providing $114.6 million to municipalities to support 86 local road, bridge and water infrastructure projects.

Growing paycheques for Alberta families

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0600

Starting July 1, hard-working Albertans will keep more money in their pockets thanks to the new tax cut saving families up to $1,500 per year.

Strong year-end surplus for a stronger Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:10:00 -0600

Alberta’s $8.3-billion surplus sets a solid foundation for the uncertain times ahead.