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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023

Registries collected $2.4 M in fees from GoA portal in 2023

Government of Alberta data shows 198,688 passenger vehicle renewals were processed through its website in 2023.
The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was

The story of Alberta's rural long COVID program that never was

Tools for remotely assessing fatigue and breathlessness were designed, developed, and then shelved before clinical implementation.
Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign

Alberta pro-coal citizens group hid role of lobbyist, strategist on campaign

A citizens’ group campaigning in favour of a contentious Southern Alberta coal mine project in the Crowsnest Pass area has undisclosed connection to lobby group.
Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring

Sexual health content missing after AHS social media restructuring

When Alberta Health Services deleted its social media accounts used to share sexual health information in March, it promised the same content would continue to be published on remaining social media channels. A review of AHS social media shows the health agency hasn’t kept this commitment.
iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

There is a clear association between the expansion of online gambling, gambling advertising, and the number of people seeking help for problem gambling in Ontario, according to a new study.
Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province

Increase funding or expect infrastructure failure, Alberta municipalities tell province

The roads, bridges, water pipes and sewers lines that connect rural Alberta are in jeopardy without more funding says report.
Reeve says public should know how much they pay for policing

Reeve says public should know how much they pay for policing

An Alberta municipality says it wants to tell ratepayers how much of their taxes is being spent on policing costs, but Municipal Affairs is taking issue with its disclosure.
Municipalities say unpaid oil and gas taxes should be collected from royalty revenue

Municipalities say unpaid oil and gas taxes should be collected from royalty revenue

“Oil companies cannot operate in Alberta without paying their royalties. The same must be true of municipal taxes.”
AUC blocks Westlock solar project

AUC blocks Westlock solar project

A proposed solar plant north of Westlock was originally slated to be operational by December, but after months of review, the Alberta Utilities Commission has decided the project won’t be built.
Albertans see less humanity in society than other Canadians: Survey

Albertans see less humanity in society than other Canadians: Survey

Province to province, there isn’t much difference in how Canadians measure their own level of humanity, but when it comes to evaluating the good of the collective, there is a 10-point gap between Quebec, having the highest view of their society at 66 per cent, and the more critical Alberta with 56.5 per cent.
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