Alberta is projected to grow at 2.6% in 2026 — more than three times the national rate. Here’s what that actually means for businesses, families, and communities across the province.
Alberta’s Billion Dollar Resource Investment Nobody Talks About
Alberta’s biggest growth challenge isn’t attracting investment — it’s finding enough skilled people to power it. Here’s why a billion dollar student aid commitment may be the most important infrastructure decision the province has made in years.
Could High Speed Rail Change How Albertans Live and Work?
Alberta’s Passenger Rail Master Plan was released June 5, 2026. The province is investing $15 million over three years for early planning and industry engagement.
Alberta Goes $1 Billion In On Tomorrow’s Workforce
Alberta’s $1 billion investment in student aid is about more than helping students afford school. It is also a long-term investment in the skilled workforce needed to support the province’s future growth, businesses, and communities.
The Real Reason Customers Call One Business Over Another
Albertans aren’t spending hours researching — they’re making quick real-time trust point decisions based on the reassurance of names they recognize. Find out why some local businesses get the call and others don’t.
Five Charts Explain Alberta’s Economy
A new Business Council of Alberta analysis highlights five major trends shaping Alberta’s economy, from GDP growth and investment to labour pressures, diversification, and the changing role of local businesses.
The Stones Neighbours Stare At
Drive through almost any neighbourhood in Red Deer and you’ll notice it — the house that makes you slow down without quite knowing why. The answer is usually in the finish.
How $21M Defence Investment May Benefit Alberta Business
A new Alberta government investment aimed at strengthening the province’s defence sector could create ripple effects across manufacturing, research, technology, and skilled employment throughout Alberta.
The One Thing Your Morning Hinges On
There’s a room in some homes that almost works. Close enough to ignore. Not quite comfortable enough to forget. Most people live with it longer than they should.
Nobody Thinks of Mud – Until Their Home Depends On It.
Most homeowners never have a second thought about mud — until their home depends on it being done right. Potvin Drywall has been serving Red Deer and Central Alberta since 1981, finishing basements, new builds, and commercial spaces with craft that holds up long after the crew has gone.