Browsing: Alberta

Calgary Water Bills could rise 74% by 2030 under a proposed $6.5-billion infrastructure plan council has yet to finally approve.

Alberta is investing $2.5 million in 36 groups helping survivors of gender-based violence navigate justice, safety planning and crisis support.

The BioWare Edmonton Closure ends 31 years and the next Mass Effect, EA’s first big move since the $55B Saudi-led buyout, with ~50 Edmonton jobs cut.

Danielle Smith told UCP Separatists to accept the referendum result or leave the party. UCP Separatists are pushing back ahead of the Nov. 27 UCP AGM.

Alberta Referendum Results: 75.3% voted to stay in Canada. Premier Danielle Smith ruled out another separation vote while she is premier.

Former premiers Stelmach, Redford and Notley urge Albertans to vote “no” on the five immigration questions on the Oct 19 Alberta Immigration Referendum ballot.

The Emera-ATCO Merger combines Emera and Canadian Utilities into a $72B giant serving 6M customers. Emera shareholders get ~60%; HQ stays in Halifax.

Suncor Ithaca Deal: Suncor sells its East Coast offshore oil stakes to Ithaca Energy for up to C$1.55B and raises buybacks to $750M a month.

Five provinces raised minimum wage Oct 1, 2026. Alberta stayed at $15 an Hour — the only province that didn’t. The hikes, the gap, and the worker math.

Pacific Link Pipeline is Canada’s first national-interest project: 1,250 km, 1M barrels/day, $35B-plus. Carney and Smith’s big bet, explained.