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- The Spring Legislative session will begin this week, with afternoon sittings taking place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Alberta government will release Budget 2025 on February 27th. Finance Minister Nate Horner emphasized the Province's challenges, including trade disputes, fluctuating oil prices, and increased demand for services. Stay tuned for our analysis!
- Alberta will host three international sporting events and two national championships over the next two months, supported by more than $440,000 in provincial funding. The events include the International Ski Federation Snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe World Cups in Calgary, as well as the 2025 Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals in Canmore, which is expected to generate $4.6 million for the economy. The province's Major Sport Event grant program provides financial support for hosting costs, including venue rentals and marketing. Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow highlighted Alberta's growing reputation as a top destination for sports tourism.
- Seven Alberta hunting licences recently auctioned in Utah are providing the Province with $356,000, bringing the total for 2025 special hunting licenses to $923,000. The most expensive item at the Utah auction was the mule deer licence, selling for $70,000 USD, while the lowest bid was for a turkey licence at $4,500 USD. An additional bighorn sheep licence sold separately for a record $400,000 USD. The proceeds will support conservation projects through the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society, which distributes grants for habitat enhancement, wildlife studies, and disease management.