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.

Calgary, AB (August 11, 2020) – For over 80 years, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been the voice, the standard and the resource for the commercial transportation industry in Alberta. So too has the Saskatchewan Trucking Association who has be dedicated to the betterment of the industry through education, connection and support for members.

Note: The AMTA has reached out for further clarification on the wording of the announced legislation with more information to follow.

The Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation specifies the legal size, weight and configuration limits for commercial vehicles on Alberta roads. The limits in the regulation have not been updated in decades and do not reflect modern vehicle configurations and equipment.

SWEETGRASS, Mont. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours through Aug. 20, unless otherwise rescinded by the Department of Homeland Security.

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.

In a release, the Province has announced the temporary closure of Highways 64 and 743.

As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, the government is investing up to $120 million to complete the expansion of Terwillegar Drive and upgrade other road infrastructure projects in southwest Edmonton said a July 8 Alberta Government press release.

The City of Edmonton is launching 12 discussion papers exploring the city’s aspects of zoning and Zoning Bylaw.

The Alberta Government has announced the twinning of a 46-kilometre stretch of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett.

UPDATE: Effective June 22, 2020 the dedicated FAST lane at the port of Windsor, ON/Detroit, MI will now be open to all Free and Secure Trade (FAST) participants.

Via Motor Coach Canada: Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that as of Friday, June 19, 2020, more businesses can access the $40,000 CEBA loan. Qualifier requirements have been further extended and CEBA will now be accessible to owner-operated small businesses with a lack of payroll, sole proprietors receiving business income directly, as well as family-owned corporations remunerating in the form of dividends rather than payroll.

With Canada-U.S. border restrictions being extended once again until July 21, 2020, CTA has been contacted by a number of members seeking further clarification on the conditions of admissibility for trucking company employees, such as company owners, operations or sales staff, who may have to travel across the border for company related business.

Motor Coach Canada wants to make industry aware of some upcoming regulation changes.

CTA: At least 40 cities and Washington, DC imposed curfews Sunday in response to protests across the country

SWEETGRASS, Mont. ― U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours due an agreement signed by Canada and the United States to extend the “essential only” travel restrictions through at least June 22, or until the Administration lifts the current travel restrictions.

Below is PQR related to the transportation of individuals requiring isolation due to COVID-19:

On May 7, the Government of Alberta announced even more highway upgrades, adding to announcements made May 4, May 5 and May 6. These projects are part of the $2 billion that government announced on April 9 in response to the COVID-19 recession in order to create jobs.

For the third day in a row, the Alberta Government has announced funding for highway upgrades in the province.

The Government of Alberta has announced a number of roadway upgrades for southern Alberta May 5, following northern upgrades announced May 4.

Caption: Today Transportation Minister Ric McIver (seen here in a stock photo) announced further details on a number of Alberta highway repairs and upgrades initially announced April 9. Photo via Alberta Government Flickr