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The Government of Alberta is investing an additional $9 million to support new projects that promote economic growth in the province. This funding is on top of $5 million set aside in March to create a $ 14 million investment over the next four years. The Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program was created […]

The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF) is announcing the recipients of their 2023 community grants. The foundation is awarding six local not-for-profit groups $211,000 to support community projects and educate individuals and families on financial stability. “Many folks are dealing with financial instability right now,” says Gaylene Weidlich, WBCF Executive Director. “The local charities receiving […]

Council has voted to unanimously carry the motion to provide funding for the 2026 Alberta Summer Games if the RMWB is the successful host community. $2.6 million will be distributed from the Emerging Issues Reserve to provide for the games. The Government of Alberta provides $420,000 in funding to support the operation. $2.3 million was […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is the recipient of a $25,000 cheque from the Canada Post Community Foundation grant. The grant was created by the Canada Post Community Foundation to assist in enhancing the lives of Canadian children and youth. $1.2 million in grants have been distributed to 84 organizations across Canada that focus on […]

The Government of Alberta is providing funding for a multi-year study into small modular nuclear reactors. The study will explore how the reactors could be used in oil sand operations and what information might be needed to explore regulatory approval in the future. $7 million from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Fund is going […]

Keyano College is the recipient of $697,700 from Suncor Energy Foundation’s Post-Secondary Donation Program. The funds will assist in advancing Keyano’s commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge and culture within the campus. Keyano says it is set on multiple initiatives to promote an inclusive learning environment. “For transformation to happen, we must implement curricular and non-curricular […]

The RMWB is opening applications for the Community Investment Program (CIP). Community organizations, individuals, and teams can apply for municipal grants that help support delivering programs, projects and events, as well as supporting cultural activities, arts, and individual or team development of a sport. The RMWB updated the policy in July to continue to provide […]

The Government of Alberta is investing 5 million dollars to support students with low-incidence disabilities. Low-incidence disabilities can be defined as individuals who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, deafblind, or individuals with complex communication needs. These disabilities affect around 7,500 students in Alberta, which is one per cent of the […]