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Category Archives: Alberta

Rebuilding after the fire: Minister Boissonnault announces new recovery program for Jasper small businesses

Over $3.9 million in grants, business support services, and revitalization of tourism attractions will help Jasper businesses recover from the economic impacts of last summer’s wildfires November 14, 2024 – Jasper, Alberta – PrairiesCan Residents and businesses in Jasper and Jasper National Park are working hard to recover from the devastating effects that summer wildfires…

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Helping Alberta kids lead with heart, head, hands and health

November 12, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province’s youth new opportunities to get into agriculture. For more than 100 years, 4-H Alberta has been teaching the province’s youth valuable skills in agriculture and beyond, helping them learn hands-on skills, developing leadership and…

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Encouraging Albertans to “Rat on Rats!”

November 5, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   A new campaign is reminding Albertans to do their part to help keep Alberta rat-free. For more than 70 years, Alberta has proudly been rat-free, meaning the province prevents the pest from establishing a permanent population while swiftly dealing with any infestations. That…

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MP Chahal announces federal investments to grow Alberta’s aerospace and aviation industry

Over $4.3 million through PrairiesCan to manufacture and commercialize new technologies, connect small- and medium-sized firms with procurement opportunities, and create new career paths for underrepresented groups November 4, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta – PrairiesCan With more than 500 small- and medium-sized businesses that employ thousands of workers, Alberta’s aerospace and aviation industry is playing…

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NICHI announces Alberta recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

November 4, 2024 — Edmonton, Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable…

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Rebuilding after the wildfire: Updates to Parks Canada policies will ensure community of Jasper is better prepared for future challenges while maintaining the unique character of the town

In preparing for the rebuild, planners from Parks Canada and the Municipality of Jasper completed a review of Parks Canada’s existing local development policies for how development can take place in the Town of Jasper. The Jasper Superintendent, in coordination with the Municipality of Jasper administration, approved these updated local policies with the following goals in…

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