Alberta deficit forecasted to surpass $24 billion

In a release from the Alberta Government, the provinces deficit is forecasted at $24.2 billion, $16.8 billion higher than the Budget 2020 estimate due to the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and oil price crash.The first-quarter projections show a...

Province announces twinning of 66 kilometre stretch in Central Alberta

The Government of Alberta will twin a 66-kilometre stretch of the David Thompson Highway between Sylvan Lake and Rocky Mountain House with an anticipated start date in the 2021 construction season.This $120-million project is part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan and will...

Landslides close Highways 64 and 743

In a release, the Province has announced the temporary closure of Highways 64 and 743.Temporary repairs will be made to the highways to re-establish traffic flow and are expected to be completed in about 10 days, weather pending.In the meantime, traffic on Highway 64...