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19 Mar

Alberta introduces legislation to help grow and diversify agriculture, supporting emerging biogas industry

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Updates to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act, if passed, would help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help the province attract job-creating investment. The act and its regulations provide rules and standards for all agricultural operations that handle manure and organic materials. Biodigesters are already operating in the province, and this change will provide certainty for those who store and use biogas production byproducts as a nutrient source to grow crops and encourage investment in biodigester facilities. “Alberta farmers and ranchers work hard to put good food on tables here at home and…

19 Mar

Alberta providing over $85 million to build strong communities across province

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Each year, Alberta’s government provides support to hundreds of non-profit projects and programs to continue delivering vital services to communities across the province. This includes investing in initiatives like Alberta’s Crowdfunding platform, capital grant funding, and funding for community grant programs.If passed, Budget 2025 will continue to build strong and vibrant communities by supporting community grant programs, including $64 million for the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) and Community Initiative Program (CIP) grants that stimulate economic growth, enhance gathering places and provide opportunities for Albertans to build community and connect with one another. “I am proud that…

16 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith calls for federal election

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement on the swearing-in of Canada’s 24th Prime Minister and his new federal cabinet. “Now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has been officially sworn in, his first item of business should be to call a general election. “I am extremely concerned that this cabinet includes most of same ministers responsible for the most damaging government policies levelled by Ottawa against Alberta in our over 100-year history. We are gravely concerned that plans to significantly increase the industrial carbon tax will be just as damaging to Alberta’s economy…

16 Mar

Eighteen new schools are on the way for Calgary and area

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): More people are calling Alberta home, which means more students are enrolling in schools across the province, leading to increasing enrolment pressures. Since 2020, student enrolment in Alberta has grown by almost 89,000 students, with much of this growth concentrated in the Calgary metro region. To ensure every student has the space to grow and thrive, Alberta’s government is making more investments in new and ongoing school projects across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, will kick-start 18 new school projects in the Calgary metro area, adding 14,400 new and updated student spaces. In total, there are…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith answering need for global energy security

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean will travel to Houston, Texas to promote Alberta as the answer to long-term, global energy security at the CERAWeek conference. Alberta will have an increased presence at one of the world’s most important energy conferences, running from March 10 to 14. International decision makers, industry leaders, technology innovators and government officials will gather to explore this year’s theme, Moving Ahead: Energy strategies for a complex world. “At CERAWeek, I will be making it clear that Alberta is a critical partner in securing energy dominance for North America.…

08 Mar

Premier Danielle Smith issues statement on Alberta’s response to US tariffs

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, Premier Danielle Smith has issued the following statement to provide an update on Alberta’s response to U.S. tariffs. “It was reported yesterday that U.S. President Donald Trump has paused his threatened tariffs on Canadian goods until the commencement of so-called “reciprocal tariffs” scheduled to be placed on goods imported into the United States from all countries on April 2. The President is also now threatening to unilaterally place additional tariffs on other Canadian goods," Danielle Smith added. “Yesterday’s presidential executive order mandating the pause is unclear as to which goods it actually applies…

08 Mar

Alberta improving treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making new drug available

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, the Alberta government is improving access to treatment for advanced prostate cancer by making a new, leading-edge drug available to Albertans. In Alberta, about 2,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with one in six men in the province being diagnosed during their lifetime. Albertans living with cancer need the most effective treatments available, which is why Alberta’s government is committed to funding innovative new therapies to improve both cancer care and prevention. To support these efforts, Alberta’s government has made Pluvicto, a new radiopharmaceutical treatment for advanced prostate cancer, available…

08 Mar

Alberta News: Building schools in every corner of the province

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s population has grown rapidly in the last few years, and this unprecedented population growth has led to enrolment pressures on Alberta schools. To meet these challenges, in fall 2024, Alberta’s government announced a generational investment of $8.6 billion to build more than 100 new and updated schools across the province. Budget 2025, if passed, kick-starts this investment with funding for nine school projects in rural communities and smaller cities across the province. New schools will be built for families in Lethbridge, Brooks, Fairview, Muskiki Lake and Cold Lake, with modernization projects taking place at Brooks Composite…

07 Mar

Alberta News: Feeding families and children in need

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s government remains committed to supporting Albertans facing the challenge of higher grocery bills. Since 2020, Alberta’s government has invested more than $31 million to help food banks and community organizations support Albertans in need. This funding has been crucial to meeting the challenge of food insecurity and helping put nutritious food on tables across the province. If passed, Budget 2025 would continue this important funding by providing an another $5 million in food security funding to help meet the needs of Alberta’s rapidly growing population. “No family should have to choose between buying groceries and paying…

06 Mar

Alberta pushes back on illegal U.S. tariffs

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is implementing a proportionate, measured response to U.S. tariffs and taking decisive action on internal trade with free trade and mobility agreements. As part of its non-tariff retaliatory measures, Alberta is altering its procurement practices to ensure Alberta’s government, as well as agencies, school boards, Crown corporations and Alberta municipalities, purchase their goods and services from Alberta companies, Canadian companies or countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement that is being honoured. “I will always put the best interests of Alberta and Albertans first. These non-tariff actions are measured, proportionate and put…