Alberta Introduces Flat $15-a-Day Fee for Licensed Child Care
Alberta Families to Pay Fixed Monthly Rate for Child Care Under New Plan Alberta is introducing a flat monthly parent fee of $326.25 for full-time licensed childcare, effective April 1. The change amounts to $15 per day daycare, and it is part of the $3.8-billion Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, aimed at making child care more affordable and accessible for families across the province. Parents requiring part-time…
Groundhog Day Looms, But Environment Canada Predicts a Typical Winter
Environment Canada Predicts Normal Temperatures, Heavier Snow for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo As rodents across North America prepare to weigh in on winter predictions this Groundhog Day, Environment Canada has its seasonal forecast for a scientific glimpse at what to…
Canadian Natural Resources Expands Ownership in Athabasca Oil Sands Project
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is set to complete a significant asset swap with Shell Canada, a move expected to boost the company’s oil sands production. The swap, announced on Wednesday, stems from a 2017 agreement between the two companies…
Premier Smith Unveils Plan to Supercharge Heritage Fund Growth
Alberta Unveils Bold Plan to Grow Heritage Fund to $250 Billion by 2050 Alberta is planning to grow its Heritage Trust Fund to a massive $250 billion by 2050, in the hope of securing long-term financial stability for the province.…
“Canada Needs More Fort McMurray”: Mayor Highlights Region’s Strengths in State of Region Address
Fort McMurray Mayor Calls for Economic Growth, Local Workforce, and Key Infrastructure in State of the Region Address FORT MCMURRAY – Mayor Sandy Bowman delivered a strong message on Fort McMurray’s economic future, urging support for the region’s energy sector,…