Province pledges $8M for Alberta opioid recovery treatment
The provincial government has announced it will provide $8 million in new funding to help people recovering from opioid addiction. Continue reading
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Province asks for proof of red tape; Edmonton supplies 4 pages of examples
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The City of Edmonton has released four pages of ideas to reduce red tape with the province that covers 20 different aspects of service delivery. Continue reading
‘Fallen way behind’: Alberta is now the only province without vaping legislation
The groups calling for the province to act now are part of the Campaign for a Smoke-Free Alberta, a coalition of health organizations. Continue reading
Calgary addiction advocate concerned with review of Alberta’s consumption sites
Calgary addiction advocate Rosalind Davis said any interruption to Alberta’s supervised consumption sites could have deadly consequences. Continue reading
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Lethbridge city council votes in favour of 4 potential provincial initiatives
City council voted nearly unanimously in favour of four resolutions that will now go before the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA). Continue reading
Mayors mobilizing on climate change as provinces mull ending programs
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Concerned that the Kenney government will end programs run by Energy Efficiency Alberta, the city of Edmonton is considering other options to offer you energy incentives for you to go green. Continue reading
Province promises $49.5M for new affordable housing building in northeast Edmonton
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
The new 240-unit redevelopment will feature one- to five-bedroom homes as well as facilities for community organizations. Continue reading
Accessible camping in Kananaskis makes the wilderness open to everyone
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
Each of the eight lodges is completely accessible with kitchen counters and tables at wheelchair height and completely retrofitted bathrooms. Continue reading
Are clean-up costs a better deal than platinum flood-proofing plan for Edmonton?
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton councillors suggest the clean-up costs after a flood might be less expensive than going all in on a high-level flood prevention system. Continue reading
Battery-powered electric buses ready for service in St. Albert
The city of St. Albert and the province of Alberta are introducing Canada’s first city-owned, battery-powered electric buses. Continue reading