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New project bringing fibre broadband to 8,800 rural households

New project bringing fibre broadband to 8,800 rural households

Federal and provincial governments have announced another round of funding to bring broadband to over 8,800 rural Alberta households.
Report finds $2.29 billion bridge infrastructure deficit in rural Alberta

Report finds $2.29 billion bridge infrastructure deficit in rural Alberta

Substantial investments from the province are needed to prevent the deterioration of thousands of Alberta’s bridges, according to a report from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Arts and Heritage celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Arts and Heritage celebrates Alberta Culture Days

Free activities range from a gallery reception and arts workshops to crafting felted pumpkins, hands-on fibre art workshops and fashioning beaded keychains
Health minister walks back claim about abortion access in hospitals

Health minister walks back claim about abortion access in hospitals

Last week, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange played down concerns that transferring the operation of some hospitals to Covenant Health would negatively impact reproductive health care, but the minister’s claim about abortion access is contradicted by provincial policy and data.
Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Alberta canola producers react to China's anti-dumping probe and the resulting commodity price drop by locking their bin doors in hopes of better pricing.

St. Albert's Culture Days are jam-packed with events

More than 25 activities run the gamut from African dance, hair braiding and 3D printing to filmmaking, glass painting and poetry reading
Rent increases slowing, but concern about affordability high

Rent increases slowing, but concern about affordability high

A new report says rental rate increases are starting to level out, a welcome sign for the nearly 40 per cent of Canadians concerned about their ability to afford housing because of rising prices.
St. Albert ranked last on list of 100 best cities for renters

St. Albert ranked last on list of 100 best cities for renters

Real estate company used Statistics Canada data, other metrics to compile ranking
Fibre art's moment of recognition at VASA

Fibre art's moment of recognition at VASA

The St. Albert studio gallery showcases fibre artists working at a medium that raises the bar
UPDATED: St. Albert's Reid Maxwell takes silver at Paralympics

UPDATED: St. Albert's Reid Maxwell takes silver at Paralympics

Swimmer sets — then breaks — Americas record on way to podium spot
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