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Alberta to see $290M injection of federal cash to improve child-care access

Alberta to see $290M injection of federal cash to improve child-care access

But the province is still negotiating for national child-care funding similar to programs recently announced in Nova Scotia and B.C.
Rural Alberta to deeply feel impacts of climate change: expert

Rural Alberta to deeply feel impacts of climate change: expert

“Rural and remote communities are so intertwined and dependent upon the ecosystems that they live with that they’re disproportionately impacted by climate change,”
Lac Ste. Anne County declares state of agricultural disaster

Lac Ste. Anne County declares state of agricultural disaster

The lack of seasonal rainfall and heat wave in June and July amplified problems faced by producers. Conditions have become so bad farmers have been forced to begin reducing generational herds during the height of grazing season.
Premier devotes $150 million to overcome digital poverty in rural Alberta

Premier devotes $150 million to overcome digital poverty in rural Alberta

Right now some 80 per cent of indigenous communities don’t have access to reliable Internet in the province, and roughly 67 per cent of rural communities can’t get a stable connection.
Housing advocates pleased with more seniors' beds

Housing advocates pleased with more seniors' beds

Over the next 20 years, the number of seniors in Alberta is expected to double, up to 1.1. million, which will increase the need for continuing-care services by 62 per cent by 2030.
Alberta in talks with Ottawa to secure $10-a-day child care

Alberta in talks with Ottawa to secure $10-a-day child care

“We look forward to a deal that ensures access to affordable, high-quality child care for working parents," said Rebecca Polak, spokesperson for the Ministry of Children’s Services.
Albertans set to vote on daylight saving time, equalization in referendum this fall

Albertans set to vote on daylight saving time, equalization in referendum this fall

Provincial police force and Alberta pension plan not on the ballot.
Métis community begins search for unmarked graves

Métis community begins search for unmarked graves

Ground-penetrating radar will be used to search five sites in the community.
Women attacked in hate-motivated crime in St. Albert

Women attacked in hate-motivated crime in St. Albert

Two women were walking on a pathway near Alderwood park today just after noon when they were attacked by a man yelling racial remarks.
Province proposes equalization referendum question

Province proposes equalization referendum question

On Oct. 18 Albertans will be asked: Should the section of the Constitution that commits the Government of Canada to the principle of making equalization payments be removed?
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