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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns
Description
May 8, 2024
Alberta's government has launched the next phase of its 'Alberta is Calling' program, aimed at enticing Canadians from other provinces to move to Wild Rose Country. But as Heather Yourex-West explains, all that migration is making life less affordable in Alberta.
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
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Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
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‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
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‘Inspiring’: Alberta community served by all-female fire crew01:35 | April 22, 2024
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How Nenshi’s Alberta NDP leadership bid could jolt province’s politics02:44 | March 11, 2024
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Conservatives push to diversify caucus, candidates02:38 | March 7, 2024
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Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns01:57 | May 8, 2024
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Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
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Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
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‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
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Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
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Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?02:07 | May 23, 2024
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Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
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Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Northwestern Alberta residents forced to flee due to wildfire01:41 | April 24, 2024
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‘Inspiring’: Alberta community served by all-female fire crew01:35 | April 22, 2024
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Global National: April 1421:34 | April 14, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Indigenous communities sound alarm as evacuations already underway02:08 | April 13, 2024
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Conservatives push to diversify caucus, candidates02:38 | March 7, 2024
Alberta is calling, but migration speed sparks affordability concerns
Description
May 8, 2024
Alberta's government has launched the next phase of its 'Alberta is Calling' program, aimed at enticing Canadians from other provinces to move to Wild Rose Country. But as Heather Yourex-West explains, all that migration is making life less affordable in Alberta.
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