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Alberta announces $8.6B plan to build new schools amid surging population
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced more details on a school construction plan to create 200,000 spaces for students over the next seven years, as the province's population grows.
Alberta's $8.6B school plan prompts concerns over funding of private builds
The provincial government's multibillion-dollar plan to fast-track the building of new schools is raising concerns over the funding of private school construction.
Premier Smith aims to help fund private school construction in Alberta
Danielle Smith did not offer details about how much private school construction costs might be incentivized, but said she wants to see what independent schools might pitch.
Alberta wants to build new schools, but industry says labour shortages have construction sector stretched thin
Alberta construction officials are warning that skilled labour shortages might make delivering on the provincial government's ambitious, $8.6-billion plan to build new schools challenging.
Alberta premier announces boost to school building budget amid population growth
In a televised address, Premier Daniel Smith says the province will spend billions Building Schools as fast as it can. This is quite literally the fastest and largest build our province can manage. The province will spend $8.
Alberta quadruples school construction funding to $8.6B to address swelling population
Alberta was calling and now the government is working to address one of the consequences of an unprecedented number of people moving to the Prairie province over the past year.
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'Put them on the exhaust pipes': Alberta mayor appears to advocate for the killing of feral cats
The mayor of an Alberta city appeared to suggest that residents should use inhumane tactics to deal with feral cats.
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Alberta providing up to $149 million for Jasper recovery efforts
The Government of Alberta has announced support as the Jasper townsite rebuilds from a major wildfire. The province is ...
Brr! Blast of chilly air will make some Alberta spots drop to freezing soon
Grab your comfy sweaters and cozy blankets, Alberta, because some parts of the province are forecast to dip below the ...
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Hiker airlifted after bear attack on Crowsnest Pass in Alberta
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta have confirmed a hiker was mauled by a bear on Crowsnest Pass, located about 86 ...
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Camp Kindle getting upgrades after Alberta investment
The Government of Alberta is granting $500,000 to the Kids Cancer Foundation of Alberta so it can expand capacity and improve ...
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'Put them on the exhaust pipes': Alberta mayor appears to suggest killing of feral cats
The mayor of an Alberta city appeared to suggest on Tuesday that residents should use inhumane tactics to deal with feral ...
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How do Airdrie’s property taxes stack up against the rest of Alberta?
Airdrie has come in at number five from a list of 25 municipalities for the lowest property taxes in the province, according ...
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New government legislation could open up sports betting in Alberta, Canada by end of this year
With the passage of Bill 16, Alberta, Canada aims to open up sports betting, iGaming, and crypto casinos to third-party ...