Province of Alberta’s communications department worried public may question sole-source contract
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Province of Alberta’s communications department worried public may question sole-source contract

The Alberta government awarded a $300,000 sole-source contract to the public relations firm Mash Strategy for a campaign promoting various policies amid concerns over accountability and transparency. Documents reveal urgency due to Prime Minister Carney's election, leading CPE to justify reliance on external resources for the complex campaign.
Province of Alberta to offer virtual treatment for addiction
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Province of Alberta to offer virtual treatment for addiction

Recovery Alberta has launched the Virtual Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (VRAAM) program, allowing individuals to receive substance abuse treatment from home. The program connects patients with medical professionals and support specialists via virtual consultations. It aims to improve access to care, especially in rural areas, and reduce health inequities across Alberta.
Wilderness groups slam Alberta’s approach to caribou protection
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Wilderness groups slam Alberta’s approach to caribou protection

Four organizations condemn Alberta's finalized Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan, claiming it neglects caribou protection amid habitat destruction. Despite provincial assurances of balancing economy and conservation, critics argue that resource development threatens caribou populations, emphasizing that logging will impede recovery efforts and jeopardize the species' survival in the region.