Decades-long provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say
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Decades-long provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say

Rural Alberta faces a $17.25 billion infrastructure deficit due to decades of government neglect, affecting development and services. Councillor Kara Westerlund emphasizes that current funding fails to meet rural needs. While the UCP acknowledges pressures from population growth and reduced resource revenue, funding remains inadequate, hindering essential infrastructure projects.
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Future on agenda at Alberta Next panel discussion

At the Alberta Next Town Hall, Premier Danielle Smith addressed various topics, including Alberta's relationship with Ottawa, potential changes in equalization payments, a new pension plan, and immigration policy. Despite audience engagement, concerns arose about fairness in handling questions and the transparency of discussions, with critiques of the event being labeled as propaganda.