‘Substantial relief’: Alberta premier announces $2.4B inflation aid packageEDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, with Alberta enjoying billions of dollars in surplus cash, has announced a batch of inflation-fighting relief aid, particularly for families, seniors and the vulnerable. Smith's office later put the cost of the aid package at $2.4 billion. The changes involve paymentsalong with an expansion and continuation of programs brought in earlier this year by former premier Jason Kenney. Alberta will proceed with previously announced promises to re-index benefits for seniors and those receiving money under support programs like AISH. Alberta households, farms and small businesses have been getting a monthly $50 rebate on electricity bills since July.
