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Budget 2026 Boosts Health Spending with Focus on Wait Times and Rural Care
EDMONTON - The Alberta Government is proposing a $13.8 billion investment in hospital and surgical services as part of Budget 2026. The province says the funding for 2026-27 would mark a $1.7 billion ...
Mar 04, 2026
Fort McMurray Drivers Paying Up to 137.9 as Oil Markets React to Shipping Threats
FORT McMURRAY - Gas prices are continuing to rise in Fort McMurray and across Canada as oil markets react to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. In Fort McMurray, prices range from 137.9 ...
Mar 04, 2026
NDP Calls on UCP to Act After Alberta's Deadliest Flu Season
EDMONTON - Alberta's NDP shadow minister for primary and preventative health services is calling on the United Conservative government to act following what he describes as the deadliest flu season on...
Mar 04, 2026
Brent Jumps, WTI Climbs as Iran Conflict Threatens Key Oil Shipping Route
CALGARY - Oil prices climbed Tuesday as the United States and Israel continue to wage war with Iran and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows dramatically. Brent crude rose above 84 U.S. d...
Mar 03, 2026
Brian Jean joins national energy leaders at PDAC forum linking SMRs and critical minerals
TORONTO - Alberta's minister of energy and minerals and Fort McMurray Lac La Biche MLA Brian Jean is set to speak at a policy forum in Toronto on March 2, 2026, linking small modular reactors with cri...
Mar 03, 2026
Alberta recall petition wave slows after withdrawals and failed counts
EDMONTON - Elections Alberta says nine recall petitions targeting members of the legislature have been terminated, with two withdrawn and seven failing to gather enough support to move forward. Chief ...
Mar 03, 2026
Alberta unveils plan to attract investment in lithium and critical minerals
TORONTO - Alberta is developing a new incentive program aimed at boosting investment in its critical minerals sector, Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean announced Monday. Jean, who is also the ML...
Mar 03, 2026
Oil surges in Monday trading:
TORONTO - It comes as little surprise to people used to the volatile oil market that prices surged on Monday. Crude markets reacted sharply as conflict in the Middle East raised concerns about supply ...
Mar 02, 2026
Clearwater Drive closures planned as Fort McMurray flood prep gets underway
FORT McMURRAY - The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is preparing to begin seasonal flood mitigation work along Clearwater Drive as part of planning for the 2026 river break season. The municipal...
Mar 02, 2026
Wood Buffalo celebrates Black History Month with gala honouring leadership and community service
FORT McMURRAY. - Leaders and residents in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo gathered to celebrate Black History Month with a gala recognizing community leadership, cultural contribution and se...
Mar 02, 2026
