Winners and losers in Alberta’s 2017 budget
EDMONTON — The Alberta government released its budget Thursday. Here are some of the winners and losers:
Winners
Grade School Students and their parents — The budget will increase funding to match enrolment, build 10 new schools and upgrade or replace another 16. Schools fees paid by parents are also being cut by $54 million.
Post-Secondary Students — The government will extend a tuition freeze for a third year. There is also a two per cent hike to operating grants for institutions.