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The province is planning to spend $125 million over five years to protect Albertans from floods and drought. The Government says in recent years, many parts of the province have experienced flooding while many others have seen water shortages and drought conditions. In an effort to help municipalities and Indigenous communities better prepare for extreme […]

More voices are being added to the growing chorus of groups opposing Alberta’s sweeping legislation surrounding gender identity, parental rights, and gender education. Pride YMM says the policies are “harmful and transphobic” and are calling for a collaborative, evidence-based approach to protect trans and gender-diverse youth. In a media release, they say they are urging […]

A new study predicts the number of Canadians living with dementia will nearly double by the year 2050. The report, titled “The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada” was released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. They say Canada is in danger of failing the rapidly growing number of people living with dementia and their […]

The province is launching an online survey on healthcare in Alberta. The Government of Alberta is continuing to reshape healthcare delivery, and they are reaching out to stakeholders to gather deeper insights into the challenges, obstacles, and successes experienced by both healthcare staff and Albertans within the current healthcare system. “Input from health care professionals, […]

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 Government of Alberta is announcing five telephone town hall meetings to discuss the proposed Alberta Pension Plan. Albertans are invited to join the Alberta Pension Plan Engagement Panel, which will be led by former provincial treasurer Jim Dinning. The panel will gather residents’ feedback on the suggestions, possibilities, and potential challenges of a provincial […]

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 […]

The Alberta Government says they will continue to meet with their federal counterparts for emissions and energy discussions despite their differences. On Tuesday, September 12, the Federal and Provincial governments held the first meeting of their Alberta-Ottawa working group. The task force is seeking to align the efforts of the two governments on emissions reduction […]

The Government of Alberta is poised to post a $2.4 billion budget surplus for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The province says the healthy financial position comes in part due to a strong business environment which is attracting investment and people from around the country. “Alberta’s finances remain strong, and thanks to our new fiscal framework, […]