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‘The World is Her Oyster Now’: Grateful mom thanks ISTAR for giving teen daughter her life again
“Stuttering stole her childhood but it will not take her adolescence and adulthood! ISTAR has given that time back to her to be the best she can be.” By Laurie Wang, with reports from Michelle* on January 20, 2016 “She’ll grow out of it,” people would often say to Michelle about her daughter Jaiden. “Just…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Embracing Cold Air and Winter Activities
As temperatures drop across the province, many people are content to put on an extra pair of socks, settle in with a hot cup of cocoa and grumble about the weather. Some good advice for anyone with the winter blahs is to get outside and get moving––and breathing deeply. You really can’t have too much…
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Unearthing the Hidden Issue of Rural Homelessness
Solina Richter helps tackle homelessness in two rural Alberta communities By Yolanda Poffenroth “Homelessness, while often hidden, is a reality in rural Alberta,” said Solina Richter, a professor with the Faculty of Nursing. “In fact, until around five years ago rural homelessness had never been identified, and now it’s an issue on the rise.” Over…
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Alberta Boosts Support for High-Tech Innovation and Research
The Government of Alberta is providing additional funding for Alberta’s high-tech businesses to create a more diversified and resilient economy. The Enhanced Innovation Voucher and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Support program will receive $5 million in additional funding to help small innovative and technology-based businesses gain access to services and expertise they need to…
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Alberta Remains Focused on Economic Diversification and Supporting Families
A report from DBRS reaffirms the significant impact the drop in global commodity prices has had on Albertans and this province. “All across Canada – and especially right here in Alberta – communities are feeling the impact of the global oil price collapse.” Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance The DBRS report maintains Alberta’s AAA…
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AHS 2015 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission
The Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Misericordia Community Hospital are important and integral parts of the health system in Edmonton and Northern Alberta, providing care and treatment to hundreds of Albertans every day. As we work hard to ensure we have the health system needed to meet the needs of patients and families well…
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Small Return of Alberta Taxes Welcome, But NDP Must Fight for $28 Billion Worth of Pipeline Construction: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): A small return in Alberta tax dollars from Ottawa to spur infrastructure spending is nowhere near as beneficial as the NDP fighting for Ottawa to end its tanker ban on the west coast and to fast track over $28 billion in pipeline construction for Alberta, the Wildrose Official Opposition said.…
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Mitigating the Effects of Mining: Land reclamation benefits Alberta’s grizzly bear population
By Jennifer Pascoe In the face of ongoing demand for resource extraction, scientists are challenged to minimize disruption to sensitive wilderness species. A team from the University of Alberta has studied the effects of human disturbance—specifically mining and reclaimed mines—on grizzly bear movements. “We were concerned that mining and reclamation might be very disruptive to…
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Alberta and Ontario Premiers Discuss Economy, Energy and Environment
Premier Rachel Notley and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne met Friday in Toronto to discuss issues important to the future prosperity of both provinces. The meeting focused on climate change, the upcoming First Ministers’ Meeting and infrastructure, including Energy East. “I have said all along that we need to balance what must be done to address…
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Estimated ED wait times in Red Deer now online
Online estimated emergency department wait times were first posted for hospitals and urgent care centres in the Calgary Zone in July 2011, and then in the Edmonton Zone in June 2012. RED DEER — Real-time estimated emergency department (ED) wait times for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre are now available online, giving central Albertans another…
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Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Saskatchewan school shooting
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement of condolence and support on the shooting at a school in La Loche: “Albertans’ prayers are with the victims, their families and the first responders to the horrific shooting at the La Loche Community School in northern Saskatchewan. “It is unacceptable that innocent children and their caring teachers…
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ATB Loan Numbers Add Up to Significant Story of Support for Alberta Business
Calgary — ATB Financial’s book of loans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Alberta tells a story of optimism not always easy to read in the accounts of job losses, falling oil, and a lower dollar these days. “We are not saying that we should all somehow ignore the challenging news out there, because it…
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Activists Who Supported Ndp Carbon Tax Now Doubling Their Efforts Against Alberta’s Energy Sector: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB (January 22, 2016): After Premier Rachel Notley stood with activist groups and promised Albertans a new carbon tax would guarantee market access for Alberta, several of these groups have redoubled their efforts in spreading misinformation against Alberta’s energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. When the Alberta climate change deal was…
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Ceci Needs to Get Serious About the Debt Ceiling: Fildebrandt
EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): A new credit outlook downgrade sounding the alarm over the NDP government’s debt burden should be the last warning Finance Minister Joe Ceci needs to get spending under control, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Credit rating agency DBRS sounded the alarm Thursday over Alberta’s skyrocketing debt, warning Alberta’s debt…
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Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Ron Southern
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement of condolence on the passing of Ron Southern: “Albertans’ thoughts, prayers and deepest appreciation are with the family of a great Alberta business leader and community giant, Ron Southern. “From founding the ATCO Group, to establishing Spruce Meadows and putting Alberta on the international equestrian stage, to…
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