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Alberta’s government is increasing access to mental health and well-being supports for vulnerable children and youth.

Alberta taxpayers’ historic investment in rural broadband will help eliminate the digital divide in rural, remote and Indigenous communities, and enable all Albertans to participate in our economic recovery.

A new renal dialysis unit in High Prairie gives area residents greater access to specialized treatments closer to home.

The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is distributing surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) to an expanded group of non-health-care organizations across Alberta.

Minister of Indigenous Relations, Rick Wilson, issued the following statement on Proclamation Day:

Treaty 8 is not in favour of a provincial police force in Alberta, a sentiment Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam says was shared with Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu in July.

Civil society organizations can apply for the second round of funding for new projects supporting Alberta’s social services sector and helping the most vulnerable recover post-pandemic.

Government of Canada (CNW Group/Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) EDMONTON, AB, March 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 crisis has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canadas recovery as regions across the country, including those in Edmonton, are dealing with the devastating impacts of rising levels of homelessness and housing need. Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Deve...

Bill 57, the Metis Settlements Amendment Act, would modernize the Metis Settlements Act to increase community sustainability and fiscal autonomy for the eight Metis Settlements in Alberta.

  HINTON, ALTA. -- Bighorn Mining temporarily shut down its operation on Friday, Feb. 5, resulting in the potential loss of a reported 300 jobs. Bighorn, also known as Coalspur Mines Operations Ltd, did not comment for this story and did not confirm that the temporary layoff of 300 workers is related to an ongoing amendment application for tailings ponds within Phase 1 of the current mine site. However, the company did state in a Jan. 27 letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) that ...