A look back at Northlands Coliseum, Alberta’s $100 rebate, and a tornado: The week’s top news stories

Albertans will get $100 energy rebate within 2 weeks of applying, finance minister says

Nearly 3.4 million Albertans — who are 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return and have a household income of $225,000 or less — are eligible for the rebate and can apply online starting July 1.

A look back at Northlands Coliseum, Alberta’s $100 rebate, and a tornado: The week’s top news stories

These are the stories that dominated Edmontonians’ interest this week.

How to Claim Your Alberta $100 Energy Rebate

More than 3 million eligible Albertans will have the chance to apply for a $100 energy rebate starting on Canada Day. Premier Danielle Smith has described the Alberta Energy Rebate as a means to give Albertans back the tax revenue gathered during the recent period of high gas prices to help them with the cost of fuel and other household expenses. She told reporters during a June 17 press conference that nearly 3.4 million Albertans will qualify …

Guthrie, NDP and taxpayer advocates blast Alberta’s $100 energy rebate

Progressive Tory leader Peter Guthrie is among those criticizing the province's $100 energy rebate. Screenshot..captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Alberta’s new $100 energy rebate is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum, with Progressive Tory leader Peter Guthrie, the Alberta NDP, and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation all questioning the government’s approach to affordability and fuel-tax relief. …