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Marginalized groups face higher housing insecurity in rural Alberta

Marginalized groups face higher housing insecurity in rural Alberta

Women, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Indigenous people are disproportionately at risk, according to a new report from the Rural Development Network.
Country singer Davis promises Damn Good Time for Edmonton in 2024

Country singer Davis promises Damn Good Time for Edmonton in 2024

Country singer-songwriter Jordan Davis just announced ticket sales for the Canadian leg of his Damn Good Time World Tour. He plans to roll into Edmonton’s Rogers Place on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.
Province announces funding to create more spaces in childcare deserts

Province announces funding to create more spaces in childcare deserts

The $20 million in funding comes from an expansion of the Space Creation Grant to include new and licensed childcare providers which is a part of the $3.8 billion Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
Council reinstates sponsorship policy, approves minor changes

Council reinstates sponsorship policy, approves minor changes

Councillors each have annual $1,000 budget to support local charities, events
Council committee to talk new Fountain Park amenity, strategic plan performance measures

Council committee to talk new Fountain Park amenity, strategic plan performance measures

On Tuesday St. Albert city council's committee of the whole will be discussing potential options for a new amenity at Fountain Park Pool, as well as performance measures for council's strategic plan.
City stepping in with $15,000 to fund this year's Snowflake Festival

City stepping in with $15,000 to fund this year's Snowflake Festival

The City of St. Albert is stepping up with $15,000 in last minute funding for this year's Snowflake Festival after the annual event was nearly cancelled due to the St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce not having the funds or staff resources to organize it.
Local singer-songwriter Dan Davidson releases new EP

Local singer-songwriter Dan Davidson releases new EP

The St. Albert country musician follows the EP release with tour in November
Low wages top reason for housing insecurity

Low wages top reason for housing insecurity

The Rural Development Network's survey of 3,211 people from 21 participating rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in the province found the top three reasons for housing insecurity reported by respondents were low wages, inability to afford rent or mortgage payments, and increasing rent costs.
Council approves higher fees for building permits, rec facilities

Council approves higher fees for building permits, rec facilities

Increases expected to boost city revenue by $113,000
Journey of inclusion, Hollywood glamour on slate at STARFest

Journey of inclusion, Hollywood glamour on slate at STARFest

St. Albert’s major literary festival offers opportunities for readers to meet bestselling Canadian writers
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