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Liberals eye more cash for rapid-housing program as demand outstrips available funds

Liberals eye more cash for rapid-housing program as demand outstrips available funds

Hussen said dollars have been stretched in the program and the government is now on track to create 4,700 units, with about two-fifths of them for Indigenous people.
No new COVID-19 deaths reported in Alberta Friday

No new COVID-19 deaths reported in Alberta Friday

Right now, the province has dropped below its benchmark of 300 hospitalizations to enter the next phase of reopening. Step 3 can begin as early as Monday, but it is not yet known if that will happen.
No plans for water changes in southwestern Alberta: environment minister

No plans for water changes in southwestern Alberta: environment minister

"(Government) proposed a number of things, including the reallocation of almost 40 per cent of the water from agriculture to coal. People are very distressed this proposal was made," said NDP Leader Rachel Notley.
Former conspiracy theorist speaks out

Former conspiracy theorist speaks out

"When you really get into conspiracy theories it completely engulfs reality," Anderson said. 
Bitcoin mine sets up in Westlock County

Bitcoin mine sets up in Westlock County

Firm builds mines on abandoned or unused gas wells
Post-secondary students heading back to class next fall, province says

Post-secondary students heading back to class next fall, province says

 “As we plan to transition back to in-person learning, the safety of students, staff and faculty will be our top priority."
Data looks good to further ease COVID-19 restrictions: Alberta premier

Data looks good to further ease COVID-19 restrictions: Alberta premier

Kenney says the key metric is the hospitalization rate, which has been well under 300 for three weeks.
One million tonnes of CO2 is captured

One million tonnes of CO2 is captured

The March 9 milestone followed an announcement about the creation of a working group that will see officials from both the provincial and federal government and representatives from key Alberta industries expand carbon capture utilization and storage technologies.
Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7

Canadians not near death gain access to assisted dying as Senate passes Bill C-7

The expansion of Canada's assisted dying regime went into effect Wednesday night after the Senate accepted a revised version of Bill C-7.
Alberta father concerned by speed limit proposal, delay in organ donation bill

Alberta father concerned by speed limit proposal, delay in organ donation bill

Toby Boulet sent an email this week to United Conservative MLA RJ Sigurdson saying he's concerned the politician's private member's bill on organ and tissue donation isn't being considered this spring.
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