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Alberta Treasury Branch predicts bullish outlook for Alberta economy

Jon TupperSep 20, 2023

Charging bull -Wikimedia The Alberta Treasury Branch (ATB) is out with a new economic forecast for the province. The ATB bullish forecast is predicting stronger than expected growth for the Alberta economy citing increases in consumer spending, high employment, and record setting population growth. They are predicting real GDP growth in Alberta to hit 2.7 per cent in 2023, but then cool to between 2.0 and 2.2 per cent in…

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Canadian inflation on the rise again

Jon TupperSep 20, 20231 min read

Inflation The rate of inflation in Canada is on the rise again. Statistics Canada has released the consumer price index for August which shows inflation climbing back to the four per cent mark, up nearly a full per cent from…

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Wood Buffalo RCMP recover stolen property and provide prevention tips

Alex MacLeodSep 19, 20231 min read

RWMB RCMP Exterior Wood Buffalo RCMP say they have continued to recover stolen property in recent months. 65 bicycles and numerous construction tools and equipment have been recovered and most of the property is believed to have been stolen. Some…

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Alberta government provides funding for small modular nuclear reactor research

Alex MacLeodSep 19, 20232 min read

Alberta Legislature -Government Web Media The Government of Alberta is providing funding for a multi-year study into small modular nuclear reactors. The study will explore how the reactors could be used in oil sand operations and what information might be…

Keyano College receives funding to integrate Indigenous culture on campus

Keyano College receives funding to integrate Indigenous culture on campus

Alex MacLeodSep 18, 20232 min read

Keyano College receives funding – Keyano College Press Release Keyano College is the recipient of $697,700 from Suncor Energy Foundation’s Post-Secondary Donation Program. The funds will assist in advancing Keyano’s commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge and culture within the campus.…