Month: March 2026

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lack of good water infrastructure persists as a health and welfare threat for Indigenous communities across Canada, as two days underscoring the issue…

A Friends of Medicare event in Drayton Valley highlighted Alberta's healthcare issues, emphasizing that a two-tier system is not the solution. Advocates, including Dr. Paul Parks, criticized understaffing in public healthcare, warning that personnel may shift to private clinics. They urged public engagement and communication with government officials for meaningful reform.