Province Renews Agreement For Municipal Infrastructure Funding
A renewed agreement between the provincial and federal governments will continue to provide money for community infrastructure. Ric McIver, Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, says the agreement encourages municipalities to consider housing needs for their infrastructure priorities.
Charges Laid In Drug Trafficking Investigation
A drug trafficking investigation involving RCMP officers from Slave Lake and Faust and also the Lakeshore Regional Police Service has lead to some charges being laid. Officers executed a search warrant on a suspected drug house in
Financial Boost Provided To Education
Alberta has announced millions in funding to help alleviate pressure on the education system as the province deals with a population boom. Premier Danielle Smith yesterday announced $215 million for modular classrooms and to cover operational costs.
Wildfire Update – July 24
Work is continuing on battling wildfires in the Peace and Mackenzie while more fires have popped up elsewhere in the province. Jasper is among the latest communities to order an evacuation due to wildfires, a reception centre