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Alberta budget 2015: Watch CBC Calgary's coverage

It's budget day in Alberta, and it's expected to be interesting. Follow CBC's in-depth coverage of the issues all day on radio, television and online.

Looking for all the details on Alberta's 1st NDP budget? We have you covered

Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci displays his late father's work boots as part of a pre-budget photo opportunity in Edmonton on Monday. He is eschewing the old finance minister tradition of wearing new shoes when he tables the Alberta NDP government's first budget Tuesday. (Jason Franson/Canadian Press)

It's budget day in Alberta, and it's expected to be interesting.

Low oil prices have been plaguing the province over the last year, and it's the first time Albertans will see a tabled budget from its new NDP government elected last spring.

CBC Calgary's website will haveanalysis and features about the budget all day, with a live bloggathering reaction after the budget is unveiled.

Listen to CBC Radio One starting at 3 p.m. for a special budget edition of the Homestretch. Host Doug Dirks will be joined by University of Calgary political scientistMelaneeThomas for analysis.

CBC reporter ScottDippelwith join them from the budget lock-up with the highlights, and you can hear Finance Minister JoeCeci'sspeech live from the Alberta Legislature.

The Homestretch will also have budget reaction from the opposition parties, Calgary Economic Development and the Alberta Teachers' Association.

CBC News Calgary at 6 will also be chatting withCeciabout the budget, and the television cast will feature other analysis from both Calgary and Edmonton reporters.

Wednesday morning on the CalgaryEyeopener, host David Gray will be joined by Finance Minister JoeCecito discuss his government's fiscal plan. Just after noon,Ceciwill be answering your calls andemailson Alberta@Noon with host DonnaMcElligott.