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Federal government partners with FCM to strengthen asset management in Alberta

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10, Alberta, December 21, 2023 — Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of $300,000 to help 6 communities in Alberta implement innovative strategies to manage their municipal infrastructure. Known as…

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Government of Canada to announce support for Indigenous Women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Organizations in Alberta

January 5, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta — On January 9, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an announcement supporting Indigenous women’s and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations in Alberta. Date:          January 9, 2024  Time:        …

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Backgrounder – Government of Canada announces support for 18 Alberta-based organizations to advance gender equality

January 9, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta — Women and Gender Equality Canada Today, Women and Gender Equality Canada announced close to $7.3 million for organizations located in Alberta and across the country. The funding for these initiatives is from four funding streams, as identified below. 1. Increasing the capacity of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations…

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Government of Canada announces support for 18 Alberta-based organizations to advance gender equality

January 9, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta — Women and Gender Equality Canada To build a gender equal society, we must ensure that all people can participate in Canada’s economic, social and political life. We know that women and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals face systemic barriers that limit their progress and advancement, and we must take action to…

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Official opening of new school on Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta — Please be advised that Chief Tony Alexis and Council of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will celebrate the official opening of a new school located on Alexis Nakota. Transformational for Alexis Nakota, the school provides traditional and contemporary education for…

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Important upgrades coming to Eden Valley Arena

Bearspaw First Nation, Alberta, January 16, 2024 — Members of Bearspaw First Nation will soon benefit from energy-efficient improvements to the Eden Valley Arena after an investment of over $1.4 million from the federal government. Announced by Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Bearspaw First Nation Chief Darcy Dixon, this project will improve the…

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