Alberta plans 30 new schools annually to handle growth
Premier Smith announced in Calgary that Alberta will build or modernize 50,000 education spaces and create 150,000 spaces over four years under a School Construction Accelerator program. The plan targets 30 new schools each year through budget 27, with 90 more underway in high-need areas and modular classrooms for 20,000 seats. The initiative aims to deliver over 200,000 student spaces in seven years while speeding project approvals and adjusting funding models for staff.
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Smith
Calgary
Alberta
UCP
Demetrio
Nicolaides
Ag Connections Conference Nears Capacity in Alberta
The Ag Connections Conference presented by MNP has reached 75 percent of ticket capacity and may sell out before the Oct deadline. The two year event at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds on Nov 20 features 40 exhibitors, a $75 fee with breakfast and lunch, keynote talks by Mokah Shmigelsky on AI in farming and Robert Saik on turbulent times, plus plenary and breakout sessions and networking opportunities. Register at Cypress County Business.
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MNP
Medicine Hat
Mokah
Shmigelsky
Robert Saik
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Middleton-Hope Wins UCP Nomination in Lethbridge West
John Middleton-Hope was chosen as the UCP candidate for Lethbridge West in a Sept 23 nominating vote at the Lethbridge Public Library. He won 53 percent on first ballot over Shauna Gruninger and Erin Leclerc to face NDP’s Rob Miyashiro in a byelection to fill the Shannon Phillips seat. Premier Danielle Smith must call the byelection by Jan 1. Middleton-Hope, a longtime law enforcement and municipal leader, currently serves on Lethbridge city council.
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UCP
Lethbridge West
Lethbridge Public Library
Middleton-Hope
NDP
Rob Miyashiro
Shannon Phillips
Danielle Smith
Shauna Gruninger
Erin Leclerc
Lethbridge
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