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MLA Mark Smith: Alberta’s economy is on a tear

MLA Mark Smith: Alberta’s economy is on a tear

According to Statistics Canada’s latest labour force survey, Alberta created 15,000 new jobs in July, marking nine consecutive months of job growth for our province. In total, Alberta has now created 133,500 new jobs since 2021. Further, in July, Alberta’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.8 per cent. This means that for the first time since 2015, Alberta’s unemployment is lower than the Canadian average, which currently sits at 4.9 per cent.
MLA Mark Smith: ‘Alberta is embarking on another economic boom’

MLA Mark Smith: ‘Alberta is embarking on another economic boom’

Job numbers are continuing to soar in Alberta.
MLA Rick Wilson: The July rundown

MLA Rick Wilson: The July rundown

Hello again friends and neighbours!
OPINION: STAR Catholic School Division wishes all a safe and happy summer

OPINION: STAR Catholic School Division wishes all a safe and happy summer

Trustee column
Wolf Creek Public Schools ready to launch Year 2 of 4-year education plan

Wolf Creek Public Schools ready to launch Year 2 of 4-year education plan

Opinion
MLA Rick Wilson: June update Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin

MLA Rick Wilson: June update Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin

Hello again friends and neighbours.
Top Gun:Maverick succeeds in improving on the original

Top Gun:Maverick succeeds in improving on the original

After three-and-a-half decades, Tom Cruise returned to the danger zone in Top Gun: Maverick.
MLA Mark Smith: Alberta jobs on the rise

MLA Mark Smith: Alberta jobs on the rise

Alberta job numbers are way up.
MLA Mark Smith: Spring sitting of Legislature wraps up

MLA Mark Smith: Spring sitting of Legislature wraps up

Recently, your United Conservative government wrapped up the spring sitting of the Legislature. This session saw the passage of several important pieces of legislation and many long hours of work. It also saw several new measures adopted to get Albertans back to work, diversify the economy, and make life more affordable for families. Here are some of the highlights!