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Recent layoffs of caseworkers in the provinces Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program will likely affect hundreds of families and add to what advocates say is an “exceedingly long” waitlist to access supports.

"As a society, we can make large-scale investments to ensure that our homes, businesses and communities can resist the destruction of wildfires."

Substantial investments from the province are needed to prevent the deterioration of thousands of Alberta’s bridges, according to a report from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.

Last week, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange played down concerns that transferring the operation of some hospitals to Covenant Health would negatively impact reproductive health care, but the minister’s claim about abortion access is contradicted by provincial policy and data.

"Ending the state of local emergency signals a transition from acute emergency response into stabilization and longer-term recovery efforts."

A new report says rental rate increases are starting to level out, a welcome sign for the nearly 40 per cent of Canadians concerned about their ability to afford housing because of rising prices.

"What we look forward to is post-traumatic growth where even after this most terrible situation, people will come out even stronger, and Jasper will just continue to grow and strengthen."

"The world would be in better shape if more people — especially politicians and corporate executives — showed interest in and curiosity about the natural world."

“Where is that pressure coming from? Is it based on science, is it based on conflict rates increasing, or is it just based on a minister that wants to shoot grizzly bears?”

"Understanding the impact of the Jasper Wildfire Complex on local housing, stakeholders are committed to the project and recognize the importance of moving it along quickly to address community needs."