New NDP government holds its first cabinet meeting
The PCs were toppled and the NDP now reigns, with the right-leaning Wildrose Party in Opposition. But more than 50% of voters chose conservative parties
News of the NDP win rippled around the world. But Alberta experts suggest there won't be a huge departure in business policies
New level of uncertainty concerning oil and gas royalties
The party’s platform sees higher rates kicking in for income over $125,000 and a new top provincial rate of 15% applying to income over $300,000
The Alberta Centennial Education Savings Plan was created in 2005
Province still plans to run a record $5 billion deficit
Cuts in capital spending by oil companies will mean at least two quarters of negative growth
Diving oil prices will slow everything, from office construction to employment growth. But prices could be back up this year
Province will likely remain in deficit until 2018