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Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says Alberta libraries thrive as rural lifelines

Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says Alberta libraries thrive as rural lifelines

Libraries are community anchors, bridges across the digital divide, safe places that enhance mental health and wellbeing, and access points for lifelong learning, says a federal study published in February 2024.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith punts suggestions she's stoking separatism talk

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith punts suggestions she's stoking separatism talk

When it comes to her own feelings about the province leaving Confederation, Premier Danielle Smith reiterated that she supports a sovereign Alberta within a united Canada.
Rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres, StatCan data suggests

Rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres, StatCan data suggests

The report found the rate of police-reported crime in rural Canadian communities was 34 per cent higher than the urban rate.
Alberta's Smith says she doesn't see 'an appetite' for provincial pension plan

Alberta's Smith says she doesn't see 'an appetite' for provincial pension plan

Premier Danielle Smith says she won't be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan to a referendum any time soon.
Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan

Alberta seeks court ruling on constitutionality of Ottawa's clean electricity plan

Abandoning the regulations is one of nine demands Premier Danielle Smith laid out for the next federal government in advance of Monday's election
From grief to resilience: a Filipino call to action

From grief to resilience: a Filipino call to action

It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the senseless attack that claimed eleven lives and left many more injured.
Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

“The damage was already done. And that damage - a lot of it - can be laid in the feet of Danielle Smith”
Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

Former Alberta minister calls for government transparency, tables cabinet notes

Peter Guthrie says transparency has been missing from the United Conservative government as it continues to navigate a health-care contract scandal.
Alberta weaves volunteers into its social, cultural and economic fabric, legislature hears

Alberta weaves volunteers into its social, cultural and economic fabric, legislature hears

Volunteers and their work “embody the spirit of service that makes Alberta stronger and more connected and more compassionate”
Alberta wolf-dog sanctuary awarded a new Land Rover and cash prize

Alberta wolf-dog sanctuary awarded a new Land Rover and cash prize

Selected from hundreds of applicants across the continent, the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary in Alberta is the winner of a custom-fitted Land Rover Defender 130 and a $25,000 USD cash prize. 
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