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Controversial Pride flag and crosswalk plebiscite being held in Westlock tomorrow

Controversial Pride flag and crosswalk plebiscite being held in Westlock tomorrow

Proponents of a bylaw to have only standard crosswalks in Westlock have raised concerns about whether it is legal or ethical for members of council to campaign for or against an upcoming plebiscite.
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Agricultural practice common link between Alberta's threatened bees

Agricultural practice common link between Alberta's threatened bees

The relative abundance of all native bees in Alberta isn't falling at the same pace. In fact, some seem to be stable or even increasing. What links the most vulnerable is their use as agricultural animals, and the spread of pathogens that occur because of their unregulated use as livestock.
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Generational shift adding to EMS staffing challenges, can the industry adapt?

Generational shift adding to EMS staffing challenges, can the industry adapt?

Rural EMS has long had staffing challenges, but a generational shift in values is making it more difficult to fill schedules and keep ambulances ready to respond.
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Educator says restrictions will have 'chilling effect' on sex ed

Educator says restrictions will have 'chilling effect' on sex ed

Fears proposed policies would limit information about health, relationships
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Advocate says rural 2SLGBTQI+ youth most affected by new policies

Advocate says rural 2SLGBTQI+ youth most affected by new policies

Access to resources limited outside of major cities
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Alberta announces $1.2 million in grants for community justice

Alberta announces $1.2 million in grants for community justice

The Government of Alberta is giving $1.2 million in one-time grants to community-based groups that provide access to justice outside of the formal court system.
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ER closures adding stress throughout health care system

ER closures adding stress throughout health care system

Rural communities are increasingly finding themselves without an emergency department
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Alberta anti-trans policy part of far-right playbook, critics say

Alberta anti-trans policy part of far-right playbook, critics say

Policies related to transgender youth are being used as a "political tactic" to "create scapegoats, sow division and erode trust in public institutions" like schools, critics say.
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'Significant strides' made in rural affordable housing project

'Significant strides' made in rural affordable housing project

With the completion of the second phase of the Sustainable Housing Initiative's Enabling Housing Choice project, Alberta communities are one step closer to easing critical housing shortages.
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Transgender policies and restrictions to be implemented in fall, Smith says

Transgender policies and restrictions to be implemented in fall, Smith says

During a press conference today, Premier Danielle Smith provided further details of the sweeping changes to gender and sexuality policies announced over social media on Wednesday.
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