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Alberta announces $1.2 million in grants for community justice

Alberta announces $1.2 million in grants for community justice

The Government of Alberta is giving $1.2 million in one-time grants to community-based groups that provide access to justice outside of the formal court system.
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Alberta anti-trans policy part of far-right playbook, critics say

Alberta anti-trans policy part of far-right playbook, critics say

Policies related to transgender youth are being used as a "political tactic" to "create scapegoats, sow division and erode trust in public institutions" like schools, critics say.
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'Significant strides' made in rural affordable housing project

'Significant strides' made in rural affordable housing project

With the completion of the second phase of the Sustainable Housing Initiative's Enabling Housing Choice project, Alberta communities are one step closer to easing critical housing shortages.
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Transgender policies and restrictions to be implemented in fall, Smith says

Transgender policies and restrictions to be implemented in fall, Smith says

During a press conference today, Premier Danielle Smith provided further details of the sweeping changes to gender and sexuality policies announced over social media on Wednesday.
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Wealth growing for rich, but most Canadians' savings shrinking

Wealth growing for rich, but most Canadians' savings shrinking

The majority of Canadians now have negative net savings, but not the wealthy.
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'Mutiny on wing night': Province may step in over single-use bylaws

'Mutiny on wing night': Province may step in over single-use bylaws

Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs has been asked to investigate whether the province has the power to intervene in single-use item bylaws in place in some municipalities.
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Alberta harm reduction groups battle isolation and stigma in rural areas

Alberta harm reduction groups battle isolation and stigma in rural areas

Finding harm reduction programs and policies that address the toxic drug problem is harder for people in rural communities, advocates say.
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Canadian insurance plans leave millions without drug coverage: report

Canadian insurance plans leave millions without drug coverage: report

About 7.5 million Canadians have to pay out-of-pocket because they are uninsured, and may cover these costs by "borrowing money or trading off food, heat, rent or other health care expenses."
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Primary care 'crumbling around us,' survey of Alberta doctors shows

Primary care 'crumbling around us,' survey of Alberta doctors shows

Family medicine in Alberta is no longer on the brink of collapse, "it's crumbling around us as we speak," Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association.
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Service disruptions at Alberta Emergency Departments tally 38,000 hours in 2023

Service disruptions at Alberta Emergency Departments tally 38,000 hours in 2023

Emergency departments in Alberta were closed for more than 38,000 hours, or about 4.3 years combined, in 2023.
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