Hanna town council hears open house attracted only 19 people
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Hanna town council hears open house attracted only 19 people

The Town of Hanna held a public meeting on the municipal development plan (MDP) review, attracting only 19 attendees. Feedback highlighted community strengths and concerns, including housing quality and workforce shortages. Palliser Planning Services, managing the review, aims to draft a new document, with further public consultation planned after its completion.
Gripe less and explore more, critic advises UCP
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Gripe less and explore more, critic advises UCP

The federal government's "30-by-30 strategy" aims to protect 30% of Canada's land by 2030, noted as ambitious by Alberta's Opposition critic Sarah Elmeligi. However, concerns arise over a $3.8 billion funding commitment and definitions of protected areas. Alberta’s environment minister Grant Hunter argues the province surpasses these conservation goals, challenging federal mandates.
Flagstaff Featured Business: KR Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Flagstaff Featured Business: KR Counselling and Psychotherapy

Krysta Rathwell founded KR Counseling and Psychotherapy in Forestburg, Alberta, to provide accessible mental health support to residents in her small community. With services for individuals, couples, and groups, she aims to remove barriers to therapy through flexible scheduling and virtual options, fostering a safe environment for healing and connection.
Will Calgary have to pay feds back after rolling back major housing initiative?
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Will Calgary have to pay feds back after rolling back major housing initiative?

Calgary's reversal of a blanket rezoning to facilitate low-rise housing threatens its $251 million federal Housing Accelerator Fund agreement. Critics argue this move undermines commitments to increase housing density and could lead to reduced future payments from the federal government. Ottawa faces challenges enforcing compliance among municipalities.
For refugees, ‘a small health fee’ has become a huge barrier
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For refugees, ‘a small health fee’ has become a huge barrier

Ottawa's new $4 co-payment for prescriptions under the Interim Federal Health Program is raising concerns among healthcare providers about access to necessary care for vulnerable refugees. Doctors warn that these fees could delay treatment, exacerbate health issues, and impose financial barriers, ultimately leading to increased long-term healthcare costs.