Alberta Finance - News Releases

Please note: On March 15, 2001, Alberta Treasury was reorganized to form two ministries - Alberta Finance and Alberta Revenue. The Alberta Treasury items below are provided for historical purposes.

News Release	Released
Municipalities, school boards receive millions in interest rebates from Alberta Municipal Financing Corporation	11/28/00
Duplicate cheques can be cashed	11/28/00
It's your money. Speak out�We're listening: Giving Albertans a say on their vision of a debt-free province	11/23/00
Interest rates set for Alberta Savings Certificates	11/21/00
Second Quarter results show Alberta's commitment to debt elimination	11/14/00
Alberta's Energy Tax Refund cheques start going out Nov. 27	11/01/00
Moody's puts Alberta on notice for major debt rating upgrade	10/25/00
Province makes multi-million dollar debt payment	10/19/00
Government of Alberta Releases 1999-2000 Annual Reports	09/29/00
Province announces major cuts for business and property taxes	09/13/00
First quarter forecast shows Alberta is on pace for a record debt payment	08/31/00
Alberta�s top credit rating position strengthened	08/15/00
Alberta families receive payments as part of $80 million tax credit	07/26/00
Alberta Audit Committee gives province top marks for paying off debt	07/11/00
Albertans get an extra half-million dollar break from fees and charges (News Release and Backgrounder) Fees and Charges Review Committee Final Report	07/04/00
Year-end results prove Alberta has the right balance heading into the 21st Century	06/29/00
Alberta's lead over other provinces widens with credit rating boost	06/26/00
Alberta makes record debt payment thanks to strong economy	06/13/00
New Internet calculator shows Albertans our tax advantage in action	06/07/00
Amended Bill 18 increases the Alberta Advantage over other provinces	05/23/00
Interest Rates set for Alberta Savings Certificates	05/19/00
Alberta government gives $1.3 billion in tax savings back to Albertans	05/06/00
Another tax cut for Albertans	05/04/00
Alberta urges Ottawa to move on fuel tax reductions	04/04/00
Liberals propose bill that may tie tax cuts up with red tape	03/31/00
Alberta prepares the way for a bold new tax system with Bill 18	03/16/00
Mathematically challenged Rock called to task over funding claim	03/10/00
Province sells Centennial Food Corp. loan	03/10/00
Ottawa misleading Canadians on CHST supplement	03/03/00
Ottawa’s budget combines the good, the bad and the ugly	02/28/00
News Release - Budget 2000 - New Century. Bold Plans.	02/24/00
Backgrounder - Alberta’s tax reforms simplify system and leave more money in taxpayers’ pockets (includes Comparison of Alberta Tax - Old and New Systems - pdf format)	02/24/00
Backgrounder - Albertans to benefit from $60 million cut to user fees	02/24/00
News Release - Alberta Learning - Alberta students to benefit from major investment in school classrooms, post-secondary programs and student financial assistance from Budget 2000	02/24/00
Backgrounder - Alberta Learning - Budget 2000 highlights	02/24/00
News Release - Health - Six-point plan for health supported in Budget 2000	02/24/00
Backgrounder - Health and Wellness spending highlights for Budget 2000 - also includes Funding Summary in $ Millions (pdf format); and Total Health Authority Allocations (pdf format)	02/24/00
News Release - Jobs and the Economy - Economic forecast positive in Budget 2000	02/24/00
Backgrounder - Premier's Task Force on Infrastructure - Year 2 of $900 Million Reinvestment	02/24/00
Backgrounder - Building Stronger Communities - Community life strengthened in Budget 2000	02/24/00
Strong Third Quarter revenues boost debt payment	02/22/00
Alberta’s business taxes go under the microscope	02/14/00


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