Expert weighs in on how soaring inflation is impacting household budgets in Alberta

Expert weighs in on how soaring inflation is impacting household budgets in Alberta

August 19, 2026 2:03 pm MST.

Alberta’s inflation rate rose to 4.2 per cent in the month of July, which is steady but still above the national rate, which is sitting at 3 per cent. Jillian Code was joined by Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, CEO of Money Mentors to break down what it means.

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