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The vaccines are being offered after the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult for some families to book routine shots. Immunizations will start this week and continue through August.
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The program is available for students in Grades 6 to 10 for the upcoming school year.
The Grade 6 program includes the Hepatitis B vaccine which prevents serious liver damage, and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine which helps prevent some cancers.
The Grade 9 program includes the dTap vaccine which protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; and the meningococcal vaccine which protects against meningitis.
Alberta renews child-care deal with Ottawa; prolongs talks about $10 a day program
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Yes
Children s backpacks and shoes are seen at a daycare in Langley, B.C., on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The governments of Canada and Alberta have signed an agreement on an extension to the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
CALGARY – Alberta has extended its agreement with the federal government for child care but has yet to sign on to Ottawa’s $27-billion subsidy plan that would cut fees in half.
The United Conservative government says an extension to the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement will enhance existing subsidies to support working parents.
Alberta renews child-care deal with Ottawa; prolongs talks about $10 a day program
Poll
yes
By The Canadian Press on July 23, 2021.
Children s backpacks and shoes are seen at a daycare in Langley, B.C., on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The governments of Canada and Alberta have signed an agreement on an extension to the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
CALGARY – Alberta has extended its agreement with the federal government for child care but has yet to sign on to Ottawa’s $27-billion subsidy plan that would cut fees in half.
The United Conservative government says an extension to the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement will enhance existing subsidies to support working parents.
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The change shifts more financial responsibility onto the municipality, said Mayor Don Scott, but added the RMWB is in good financial shape overall. He doesn’t anticipate any serious changes to any municipal programs or services to make up for the shortfall. Budget adjustments will be up to the next council after the October municipal election.
“There’s bound to be adjustments in the way the government addresses the many challenges,” he said. “I know the provincial government is working hard to address a lot of issues, so I certainly understand it.”