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Category Archives: Alberta

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest over $112 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 22,500 households in Alberta

Rural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet March 5, 2024 – Siksika Nation, Alberta All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta. Today, the Honourable…

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Fort McKay First Nation Oil Sands Regulations amendments advance economic reconciliation in Alberta

March 7, 2024 — Fort McKay First Nation, Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada Today, Chief Raymond Powder of Fort McKay First Nation, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic…

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Minister Vandal announces federal funding to enhance Alberta’s Indigenous tourism economy

PrairiesCan funding of $4 million will bolster the ability of Indigenous Tourism Alberta to draw more visitors to authentic Indigenous experiences, events and attractions across the province March 13, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – PrairiesCan The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of tourism to support economic reconciliation and enable Indigenous communities on…

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Child care announcement for families in Alberta

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will join the Honourable Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade for Alberta, to announce a fee reduction for licensed child care in Alberta. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social…

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Average $15-a-day regulated child care for families in Alberta

March 15, 2024              Edmonton, Alberta              Employment and Social Development Canada Too many families across Canada lack access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, including Alberta, to provide families in Canada…

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Death of an inmate from Drumheller Institution

March 18, 2024 – Drumheller, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On March 16, 2024, Tyrone Hunter, an inmate from Drumheller Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of 4 years, 5 months and 28 days for Robbery (x2) and Possession of a Weapon Contrary…

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