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First Nation to get in-person meeting with Alberta after cancelling virtual discussion about AI centre
Last week, the chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation cancelled his participation in a scheduled Feb. 24 meeting with government officials, the 30-minute, online discussion gave short-shrift to the band's concerns.
Northern Alberta beekeepers say tariffs on honey would damage already fragile industry
Beekeepers in Alberta's northwest are worried about the impact of tariffs on both sides of the border, saying the industry is on 'life support' already due to hive loss and slim profit margins.
New management coming to northern Alberta health-care centre
Management is changing this year at a health-care centre in La Crete, Alta., as the community awaits a long-desired facility.
Incentives and ambassadors aim to entice doctors to move to city in northwestern Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alta., has implemented new initiatives to help deal with the region's shortage of family doctors, by specifically tailoring its approach to meet the needs of individuals and their families.
$6.6M water treatment upgrade aims to improve water quality for High Level
A $6.6 million water treatment upgrade is moving ahead in a northern Alberta town to improve water quality and bring down treatment costs.
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How a Fort McMurray-to-Grande Prairie highway could be a game-changer for northern Alberta
A planned extension of Highway 686 would connect Fort McMurray to Alberta's northwest. The planning is being done with significant involvement of First Nations. Fort McMurray has long championed the project, saying it would provide the region with economic opportunities and another egress route.
More supports needed for hospice care in rural Alberta, report says
Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is calling for better funding of community hospice organizations that provide end-of-life care, so Albertans living in rural and remote areas can get the care they need in their home communities, according to a new report.
Family of northern Alberta man killed in hit-and-run calls for lower speed limit
Loved ones of the man killed in a hit-and-run collision on a northern Alberta highway last month are advocating for a reduced speed limit through the community.
Health complex planned for Beaverlodge, Alta., will have 24/7 emergency care
A new health complex planned for northwestern Alberta is now slated to be open 24/7 after community members voiced concerns over the initial plan for the facility, which would have seen it closed overnight.
Legacy of Indigenous soldiers now being preserved in northwestern Alberta
A researcher in Grande Prairie, Alta., has undertaken a project to ensure past Indigenous soldiers and veterans are recognized for their sacrifices in both world wars.