Hints from the premier and finance minister suggest Thursday’s budget will be marked by austerity, as the governing United Conservative Party makes saving oil and gas revenues a priority to protect Alberta’s future.
In a video released on social media this week, Finance Minster Nate Horner said the government will refuse to put off making the “hard decisions” needed to keep and build on Alberta’s advantages.
On Wednesday, Horner said people will see what he described as a responsible budget.
“I think it’s a great budget, all things considered,” he said. “We’re pretty proud of it. It’s a growing province, lots of needs
