The federal government and government of Alberta are committing a combined $2.6 million to improve internet access and infrastructure on a First Nation that borders Calgary to the west.
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Nearly $2.9 million of the funds will go toward Indigenous-led mental-health programming that communities can apply for before Dec. 30; in total, $50,000 is accessible to each First Nation, Métis and Inuit community throughout the province as part of the one-time Residential School Mental Health Support Program grant.
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An additional $4.9 million over the next two years will go toward the Alberta Health Services Indigenous Wellness Core, which provides culturally appropriate and accessible health-care services for Indigenous people across Alberta.
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Publishing date: Apr 07, 2021  â¢Â 3 hours ago  â¢Â 4 minute read  â¢Â The Alberta government is betting on a new gaming website to attract gamblers away from unregulated international sites and keep the money in the province. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis officials estimate Playalberta.ca will generate $3.74 million for the province in 2021. Photo by Supplied/Screen shot /jpg
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The Tsuutâina Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation are taking Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis to court over the launch of its online gambling website, arguing it constitutes an âunauthorized entryâ into Albertaâs casino and gaming market by the regulator and provincial government.