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Alberta to Pause Collecting Fuel Tax Effective Jan 1st

Alberta will stop collecting fuel tax for six months starting New Year’s Day. Starting Jan. 1, Albertans will save 13 cents per litre on gasoline and diesel… Read more »

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$2522 in Canmore, $3575 in Calgary and $6287 in Grande Prairie For a $500K House: 2022 Property Tax Rates in Alberta

Zoocasa, a full-service brokerage has released an analysis of the property tax rate in 25 Alberta cities and towns. According to the report, homeowners in the town of… Read more »

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Alberta Income Tax Personal Amount Increased by 2.3 per Cent; More Details on $600 Relief Payments Announced

Alberta announced further details of the legislative changes included in Bill 2, Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 which was outlined in the provincial address by premier Danielle… Read more »

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All Federally Regulated Workers Across Canada Now Eligible For 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

The federal government has announced that employees of all federally regulated private sectors are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year as the… Read more »

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Weather Network Releases 2022-2023 Winter Season Forecast

The Weather Network has released its winter forecast with a look ahead to what we can expect during December, January, and February. The agency says the strong… Read more »

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Free Admission to Popular Canadian Rockies Adventure Attractions on Truth & Reconciliation Day

Pursuit is offering free admission to its attractions for Indigenous community members on September 30th. Friday, September 30th marks the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,… Read more »

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Albertans Aged 18+ Can Book Omicron-Specific COVID-19 Booster Dose Starting Sept. 21.st

Albertans 18 and above can book appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine starting Sept. 21st, the provincial government announced today. The bivalent COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna which… Read more »

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No Holiday: Alberta Declares Sept. 19th, a Provincial Day of Mourning

Alberta will mark September 19th with a provincial day of mourning in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the declaration by the federal… Read more »