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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10h
“Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been removed by the Alberta government.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta removes habitat protections for endangered greater sage grouse to support industrial development | CBC News
Habitat protections for one of Canada's most imperiled animals have been quietly removed by the Alberta government. Through amendments to the Public Lands Act in July, the province eliminated protecti...
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Alberta’s former top election official says he has effectively lost his right to vote in the province’s upcoming separation referendum, and he’s pointing the finger at his successor. rdnewsnow.com/2026/10/15/m...
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Mail-in ballot delivery rules posing barriers; Alberta’s former top election official
Alberta's former top election official says he has effectively lost his right to vote in the province's upcomi...
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 15/10/2026
Important message about the UCP's immigrant questions. www.muttart.org/2026/10/14/o...
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Open Letter on Referendum Immigration Questions | Muttart
The Muttart Foundation, the Stollery Charitable Foundation, and the Ron and Myrna Ghitter Foundation have jointly released an open letter regarding the immigration-related questions in Alberta’s Octob...
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Throughout the separatist debate, I’ve seen very little discussion about what would happen to Alberta’s 4 big military bases, were Alberta to quit Confederation. How would a sovereign Alberta defend itself. And how having to close/move CFB Edmonton or the Cold Lake airbase put Canada at risk?
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
More people need to speak out like Nicole. Sports gambling will destroy our youth. The signs are already there. What a disaster. www.cjr.org/the-intervie...
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Nicole Noren: “I’m not going to have blood on my hands.”
Why Nicole Noren, a decorated ESPN producer, quit in protest.
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Dave Cournoyer 🇨🇦 @daveberta.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Premier Danielle Smith will not be sharing the stage with Mark Carney or Jeromy Farkas at the big Calgary rally for Alberta to remain in Canada tonight. Instead, Smith will be across town tonight speaking at a $500-per ticket United Conservative Party fundraiser at the trendy Alvin’s Jazz Club.
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Nenshi’s NDP delivers final pre-referendum pitch, party turns to GOTV ahead of October 19
4-days until Referendum Day in Alberta
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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
What a mess! Covid surging in Alberta & hospitals filling up fast with Covid patients! Preventable: •Get vaccinated! •Wear an N95 respirator in indoor public spaces eg hospitals, schools, workplaces. •Clean the air with ventilation and filtration •Use germicidal UV lights in indoor public spaces.
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COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital
“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Adam Schiff could have gone to Alberta any other time since this trade war started but instead he decided to show up there, just 4 days before the referendum vote? And that ambassador Hoekstra piece of sh!t has the face to say that Canada is being monitored for interference in their midterms? WTF.
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David DeWitt @daviddewitt.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Ohio’s Cincinnati Public Schools is the first district in the nation to own and operate a parking lot where families experiencing homelessness can go to at night and sleep in their cars, and has served more than 300 people since opening this past spring ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/14/c...
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Cincinnati Public Schools has served hundreds with first-in-the-nation sleep lot for families • Ohio Capital Journal
Cincinnati Public Schools is the first school district in the nation to own and operate a parking lot where families experiencing homelessness can go at night and sleep in their cars.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 15/10/2026
Canada's military is facing national security threats beyond combat, Lieutenant-General Michael Wright said on Wednesday. At The Globe's defence summit in Ottawa, he spoke to journalist Gavin John about the threats Canada and other NATO members must prepare for. #NATO #CAF #CanadianMilitary
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
This Sept. 4 story by @rorywhite deserves reposting. Keith Wilson and Tanya Clemens need to explain their connection to disinfo websites run by a Florida Trump supporter. A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/04/i...
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A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots
The websites present crude, AI-generated slop disguised as the voice of real Albertans. But they're made in Florida — and they're not even targeting Albertans directly.
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"We are sending kids home with painful broken arms, to await surgery because we no longer have the staff to do it same day!" #abpoli
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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
1/8 🇨🇦🦠 COVID OUTBREAKS HIT EDMONTON HOSPITALS 🦠🇨🇦 Outbreaks are forcing the Royal Alexandra Hospital to lump infected patients together. With ER hallways full of stretchers, autumn viruses have hit early. Source: Jackie Carmichael, The Edmonton Journal #MedSky #IDSky #AbLeg #AbPoli #YEG #Covid19
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M A Shane @mindfultalk.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The outrage is visceral. #UCP-MAGA lies are relentless and insulting. I am fed up to the back teeth with UCP inability to engage honestly with Albertans. #UCP and Smith cannot, must not be trusted with our present, let alone our future. #ableg #abpoli #ForeverCanadian #abed #abpostsec #cndpoli
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Courtney Theriault @ctheriault.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The new AMA president's letter also raises unanswered question as it pertains to care for those who might be impacted by new immigrant policy raised by Danielle Smith's referendum questions.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
You can’t make this up… As the Western Standard openly campaigns for separation… The Alberta Government apparently continues to funnel advertising dollars their way, straight out of the taxpayers pockets. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
“Havoc is hitting hospitals as patients hospitalized for some other acute illness are getting COVID, adding to the complexity of care — and Alberta’s COVID vaccinations aren’t available yet, and the province’s low vaccination rate isn’t helping.” #abpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/covid-p...
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COVID patients lumped together in Edmonton hospital
“We're seeing hallways full of stretchers and ambulance patients being offloaded into hallways."
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David Shepherd @dshepyeg.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Mitch Sylvestre: "I went to the US...I actually met with the Premier that very day & told them that we were going there to talk..." Premier's Office: "The Premier is not affiliated with these individuals' activities & has no knowledge of these alleged meetings." #abpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“Physicians should be able to focus on clinical decisions, not on determining a patient's immigration or coverage status.” The Alberta Medical Association has a list of unanswered questions stemming from Danielle Smith’s referendum… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Calgary Canuck @calgarycanuck.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
One guy, Sam Mraiche, connected to over 1 billion in sole source contracts in a province of roughly 5.1 million people.
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Let's talk about what is actually CURRENTLY happening in AB for surgical care: We are sending kids home with painful broken arms, to await surgery because we no longer have the staff to do it same day! Elderly pts are waiting days in hospital, in pain, with a broken hip. 1/2
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 13/10/2026
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Don’t buy it when the separatists say the referendum is about leverage
The referendum is about secession, plain and simple, and the rhetorical pirouette should be ignored
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Chris McClure 🇨🇦 @chrisjmcclure.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Reading this article, it sounds suspiciously like kickbacks from the UCP government to Mraiche - $100 million granted to three indigenous communities then told to use Mraiche's company to build them. #ableg #abpoli 🎁 www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e4386cd...
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Alberta recommended Sam Mraiche-linked company to build recovery centre, lawyer alleges
Former lawyer for Tsuut’ina Nation says province played role in First Nation’s selection of Melewka Homes Ltd.
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Sarah Elmeligi @elmeligisarah.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Last season on "The Legislature" the Minister claimed he's "listening to the people" while removing 1000+ protected hectares of Kananaskis from public parks and opening them to commercial development. Not a park=not public=no conservation officers, no trail crews, no belonging to the people 🙃(1/2)
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Ben Rowley🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @benjaminrowley78.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The UCP consistently wastes money on trivial pursuits, whether on a war room or a pointless referendum, instead of investing in essential services like health care and education. #ableg #abpoli #FuckTheUCP
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YYCCowboy @yyccowboy.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
AHS V072 of 2026 is now LIVE! A long weekend of increasing respiratory virus cases, MORE ED Closures, Extended OBGYN Closures and long ER waits! Welcome to the "Alberta Advantage!" frazzlehead.substack.com/p/ahs-v072-o... #abhealth #ableg #medtwitter @thebreakdownab.bsky.social @pfparks.bsky.social
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AHS V072 of 2026! Another closure filled long weekend in Alberta!
*NEW* AHS Update V072 (Of 2026!) - ICU - Not updated since March 24th- It’s been 1,449 Days, since Danielle Smith said, “HEALTHCARE FIXED IN 90 DAYS!!” Respiratory season cases keep climbing, more ED ...
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A Thanksgiving message for Albertans from our prime minister: youtu.be/tUTe5oJmSRo
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Canada is worth fighting for.
YouTube video by Mark Carney
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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This time last year, 51,000 Alberta school teachers were locked out and classes across the province were cancelled. In the end, the government gave school boards cash for a hiring spree. Here’s how people say that has worked out: #AbLeg #AbEd www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A year after the Alberta teachers' strike, 2,000 more teachers are working. How have conditions changed? | CBC News
Data suggests government efforts have fallen short of what was promised, and teachers continue to grapple with complex issues during their daily work.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“We’re really in the era of climate change impacts today and continuing to and even growing the amount of emissions that we have is only going to exacerbate those impacts going forward,”
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Why renewables are being left out of Alberta’s data centre power plans
A proposal by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) to power data centres in the province will only allow natural gas-powered projects to connect to the grid.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
“True North, a right-wing media organization, promoted the event on social media as “the most important free speech event of the year” “Media outlets were denied access to the event and were unable to hear the premier’s remarks.” Alberta in a nutshell. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n...
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Smith says she attended True North event to sway separatists, but critics aren't convinced
Premier Danielle Smith says she attended True North event to sway separatists, but critics aren't convinced
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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Should Danielle Smith be able to order your local council to vote to approve rezoning for a massive AI data centre? And threaten to fire your democratically elected mayor if they vote against it? This latest provincial overreach isn't about density. It's about your legal right to a fair hearing.
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I'd encourage everyone to watch the full Real Talk episode... The Mayors of Alberta's two largest cities are (nicely) calling the Premier a LIAR! She does the same with HC, spouts a bunch of nonsense with confidence, even though what she says has no basis in fact or truth...
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Danielle Smith, how did your yesterday’s secretive meeting with the separatists and convicted Tamara Lich go? Why weren’t media and Albertans allowed to hear what you said to them? When campaigning for unity, we don’t hide. calgaryherald.com/news/local-n... #ableg #cdnpoli
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Smith says she attended True North event to sway separatists, but critics aren't convinced
Premier Danielle Smith says she attended True North event to sway separatists, but critics aren't convinced
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ConnieL 🟥🍁🟥🐝🌳🦋🌏Living with COPD @connieskp.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Smith said this wouldn't have any impact on us. My brother DIED! I blame her. I'm waiting to see specialist, 8 months and counting. Smith said this would not affect us. I say BULLSHIT
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Financial Times in January verified Jeff Rath, Dennis Modry and Mitch Sylvestre met with American officials in Washington. For months before that, they boasted about it. Did Danielle Smith, her cabinet ministers or senior staff ever openly condemn Rath et al before the Globe's most recent story?
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Danielle Smith shattered separatists dreams of a second kick at the separation referendum can today... When asked if she would allow for another referendum, she said... "Not as long as I'm premier". #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"The rule of law is under vicious attack in this province and I am not the first, nor will I be the last, to call this out. When an institution is silent in the face of what is happening in this province, that silence is complicity." Another resignation at the Law Society.
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Martin Grasdal 🍁 @mgrasdal.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Regardless of where you stand on the issue of infills, that issue is minor compared to the assault on local democracy and decision making. When the UCP didn't get the results they wanted after changing rules for municipal elections, they forced the city to their will. A must read.
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Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Alberta's Energy Regulator only took 14 days to decide that it won't require an impact assessment for Suncor's plan to dump oilsands tailings into the Athabasca River endangering nearby/downstream communities & ecosytems. indigenousinsider.substack.com/p/sacrifice-... @brandimorin.bsky.social #ABLeg
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Sacrifice Zone: Alberta Greenlights the First Step Toward Dumping Tailings Upstream of an Indigenous Community
Alberta’s regulator exempted Suncor’s tailings release from environmental review. Fort Chipewyan’s three Nations are fighting back.
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Canadian In Alberta @canadianinalberta.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I think that after the referendum Smith will start throwing money at healthcare & education in an effort to gain support before next year's election Because she thinks Albertans have short memories and that we're stupid I hope I'm wrong #ableg #abpoli
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Bill Comeau 🇨🇦 @bill-comeau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A reason why provinces should think twice about separation: Canada's CPP pension fund ranks 6th in the world in size and 2nd in the world in performance. This does more than ensure retirement benefits. The fund also serves as an important lever in increasing investor confidence in Canada's govt.
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
In overruling Edmonton's elected council, Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams actually said that those who supported the bylaw were "unAlbertan and UnCanadian." The hypocrisy of Danielle Smith complaining about federal overreach at the news conference was next level.
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Lawrence Herzog 🇨🇦 @lawherz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Lies and weasel words. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is deliberately obtuse because she wants to wait until she sees the results so she can twist and bend them to her will. A woman with zero integrity, zero courage and zero respect for democracy and good governance. #abpoli
cbc.ca
Alberta premier unclear when asked to define threshold for questions 1 to 9 on referendum ballot | CBC News
On Thursday, CBC News asked Premier Danielle Smith to define what she considers a strong mandate and what the thresholds will be for taking action on each question.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 08/10/2026
Alberta’s government paid land rent for some 480 delinquent oil and gas companies in 2025. @brettmckay.bsky.social reports for the Investigative Journalism Foundation. thetyee.ca/News/2026/10...
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Alberta Companies Owe Millions in Unpaid Land Rent | The Tyee
Taxpayers covered lease payments for hundreds of oil and gas companies in 2025.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Nenshi had strong words today about Danielle Smith sending MLA's & Ministers on luxurious trips and vacations on the taxpayers dime while the province heads into a referendum. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Q - Municipal governments have had control over land use without interference for over 100 years. Why step in now when there was just an election on this? Smith - People came and expressed their concerns to me and theres been some reporting... Reporting! #abpoli #ableg
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The NDP are calling out the UCP using the taxpayers purse to travel the globe... Including to promote gambling... In Las Vegas. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Lucie🐈‍⬛Catnip @luciecatnip.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Once again, Danielle Smith's government instituted a destructive policy without thinking it through, received massive pushback, and reversed course. This is no way to run a government. They're wholly incompetent. #abpoli #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta government adjusts some AISH and ADAP measures after community feedback | CBC News
The province says it’s walking back some measures, after several Albertans with disabilities were transitioned to a new benefits program in the summer.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
These changes mean nothing! The UCP implemented a callous disability program putting AISH recipients and their supporters through hell for months. Now they're offering crumbs! everythinggp.com/2026/10/06/ucp-restoring-aish-benefits-for-eligible-couples-and-simplfying-applications/
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UCP restoring AISH benefits for eligible couples, and simplfying applications
The Alberta Government says it is restoring benefits related to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (A...
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