Albertans will go to the polls May 5. Alberta premier Jim Prentice surprised no one today when he announced the election at his first campaign stop in Edmonton. For months Prentice has warned Albertans he would need a mandate to bring in his tough budget released in March that raised income taxes, cut spending and […] Read more
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Alberta goes to the polls May 5
Albertans will go to the polls May 5. Alberta Premier Jim Prentice surprised no one today when he announced the election at his first campaign stop in Edmonton. For months Prentice has warned Albertans he would need a mandate to bring in his tough budget released in March that raised income taxes, cut spending and […] Read more
Korean, Canadian elk breeders working to improve trade
EDMONTON — The president of the Korea Deer Breeders Association recently visited Canada to demonstrate the growing good will between the two countries. “Between us as Korean deer farmers and Canadian elk farmers, we will be talking together to make a better relationship as better farmers for a better future for both of us,” said […] Read more
Elk antler prices on the rise: Photos
EDMONTON, Alta. — Elk antler prices are expected to rise almost 20 percent and reach some of their highest prices in years, said the head of an elk co-op focused on selling antler. “We’ve got reason for optimism from a long hard downturn,” said Blaine Weber, with Norelkco. Elk producers can expect $50 a pound […] Read more
Northland’s Farm and Ranch Show: Pictures
There’s plenty to see and do at the Northland’s Farm and Ranch Show in Edmonton. This year the event was held March 26-28 | Mary MacArthur photos
Job cuts, tax hikes in ag sector
The Farm Fuel benefit and tax exemption program will be capped
EDMONTON — Agriculture was not left untouched in Alberta’s provincial budget, but its core services will remain intact, said associate agriculture minister Everett McDonald. “I think we have a very balanced approach to our budget,” he said. “We are in very difficult times right now and I think all of Albertans know we need to […] Read moreAlta. tables tough budget in wake of oil price crash
Gov’t plans to eliminate 2,000 positions
EDMONTON — Blame Alberta’s tough love budget on falling oil prices. The drop in oil prices means Albertans will now pay higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol and fuel. Personal income taxes will rise, traffic violation penalties will jump and fees for everything from registering a birth certificate to a death certificate will go up. Albertans […] Read moreAlta. files tough budget as oil prices plummet
EDMONTON — Blame Alberta’s tough love budget on falling oil prices. The drop in oil prices means Albertans will now pay higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol and fuel. Personal income taxes will rise, traffic violation penalties will jump and fees for everything from registering a birth certificate to a death certificate will go up. Albertans […] Read more
Ag shares in Alberta budget cuts
EDMONTON, Alta. — Agriculture was not left untouched in the provincial budget with increased taxes, a loss of 40 jobs and a $16 million budget cut, but its core services will remain intact, said Associate agriculture minister Everett McDonald. “I think we have a very balanced approach to our budget. We are in very difficult […] Read more
Alberta posts deficit budget, agriculture included in belt tightening
EDMONTON — Increased taxes and levies, spending cuts, layoffs and borrowing from the savings account still won’t be enough to dig Alberta out of its financial hole caused by plunging oil prices. The 2015-16 deficit is expected to be $4.99 billion, the biggest deficit in recent Alberta history. Increased taxes on cigarettes, fuel and alcohol, […] Read more
