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Education budget supports hiring of 3,000 staff
Alberta experienced one of its largest-ever population increases in 2022 and that resulted in more students in Alberta schools. The government is investing $8.8 billion for education operating expense...
Feb 28, 2023
Lacombe city council approves Crosswalk Improvement Plan
Lacombe city council approved the Active Transportation - Crosswalk Improvement Plan at their meeting on Monday.The Active Transportation - Crosswalk Improvement Plan provides analysis and strategy to...
Feb 28, 2023
Health care budget aims to tackle wait times and doctor shortage
The UCP says it is setting a new record for health-care spending this year by committing an additional $965 million in operating expenses.The money is meant to address urgent action that is needed in ...
Feb 28, 2023
Red Deer athletes win record haul of medals at Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games
Red Deer athletes medaled in every sport at the 2023 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games and came home with a record haul of 14 medals in team and individual competitions.Fifty-two Special Olympics ...
Feb 28, 2023
Alberta says province is prepared for 2023 wildfire season
The Alberta Government says wildland firefighters, supported air tankers and other specialized equipment are ready for the wildfire season ahead.As spring nears, Albertans are being reminded that wild...
Feb 28, 2023
Blue Jays beat Tigers, lose to Phillies in spring training action
Catcher Stevie Berman had a two-run homer off the bench and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-2 with a run batted in and scored two runs as a Toronto Blue Jays split squad beat the visiting Detroi...
Feb 28, 2023
Raptors sign guard Will Barton, waive centre Hernangomez
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Will Barton and, in turn, waived forward Juancho Hernangomez, the team announced Tuesday. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Barton averaged 7.7 points, 2.8 r...
Feb 28, 2023
Budget's affordability measures total $2.3B this year
EDMONTON, AB - As Albertans grapple with the rising cost of living, the province's 2023 budget contains affordability measures on vehicle insurance, energy price relief and the indexation of personal ...
Feb 28, 2023
Province to invest in mental health, addictions, social housing
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is set to continue to invest in supports for vulnerable populations.Budget 2023, released on February 28, 2023, includes funding for mental health and addictio...
Feb 28, 2023
Foreign interference protocol worked well in 2021 election, report says
OTTAWA - A newly released independent report on the protocol designed to inform Canadians in the event of threats to the 2021 federal election concludes it worked well overall. Former civil servant Mo...
Feb 28, 2023