News You Can Use 📢 Power Your Conversations Jan 26 2026

A new report from Scotiabank confirms Alberta continues to be the economic engine of Canada. We are expected to top the country with growth this year and next. The report notes that our reliable energy sector and solid investment climate are driving this success. For Albertans this means more opportunities as businesses continue to choose our province. Read more.

Alberta continues to lead the country in job creation. A new ATB report reveals that employment here grew by 2.8% last year which is double the national average. This translates to over 71,000 new jobs and 92% of them were full-time positions. Read more.

Assisted Living and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon shared great news this week that housing construction has hit a historic high. Builders broke ground on more than 53,000 new homes in 2025 which shattered the previous record by 14%. This massive effort means Alberta is now building nearly a quarter of all new homes in Canada despite having only 12% of the population. Read more.

Not only is construction booming, but that new supply is actually driving rents down. Alberta rental rates fell nearly twice the national average in 2025 because we cleared the way for builders to get to work. The NDP continues to demand rent controls which history shows only leads to housing shortages. We chose the path of lower taxes and less red tape and the result is rent that is nearly $400 cheaper than the national average. Read more.

Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko is making sure that every child has the chance to play. He announced that the Every Kid Can Play program is expanding to support another 1,500 youth this year. This top-up ensures that financial barriers don’t keep kids on the sidelines and helps them join a team regardless of their family’s budget. Read more.

We are looking for the next generation of leaders to join the United Conservative Party this summer. If you are a post-secondary student in university or trade school who is a current member then we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to gain real political experience from May to August. Make sure to apply by February 4. Read more.

Christopher Oldcorn writes in the Western Standard that while Ottawa has lost control of immigration, Premier Smith is fighting to restore order. He praises her “made-in-Alberta” approach which prioritizes economic migrants who have jobs lined up instead of overwhelming our hospitals and schools. Oldcorn argues that “population growth without planning is not growth. It is erosion”. Read more.

We are incredibly proud of Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides and Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen. They just summited Mount Kilimanjaro to honour Demetrios’s sister, Melanie, who was lost to domestic violence. Their climb has raised $300,000 for FearIsNotLove, ensuring that Melanie’s legacy will be one of hope and safety for others. Read more.

We are significantly boosting healthcare capacity in Calgary and surrounding area with the completion of the massive Peter Lougheed Centre expansion. Infrastructure Minister Martin Long and Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister Matt Jones confirmed that the $151 million project is finished and will add 97 new beds to the system. This investment will help ensure families get timely care. Read more.

Great news for parents and kids as we move forward with expanding the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. Infrastructure Minister Martin Longannounced that our government is investing $2 million to plan a new tower that will add 50 beds and increase capacity by 32%. This comes alongside the work underway to build a new purpose-built Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Read more.

Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Grant Hunter is taking action to secure water access for our rural communities. New exemptions to the Water Act mean farmers can now store and use significantly more water without navigating as much bureaucracy. These are the practical changes producers requested to keep their operations running smoothly. Read more.

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