After much anticipation, interest rates on national loans were addressed. The Harper government announced $123 million commitment over four years to streamline and modernize the Canada Student Loans Program beginning in 2009-10. The funds will be divided into; $23 million towards building an online application and management portal for students, $26 million to reduce the… Continue reading Federal budget ’08: Student loan changes
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Kananaskis logging cause for concern
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development recently approved plans to allow clear cut logging activities in the area of Kananaskis near Bragg Creek and across a broad slice of the region. This has many concerned, including Mountain View MLA Dr. David Swann. One of the reasons SRD gave to residents during public consultations was that an effort… Continue reading Kananaskis logging cause for concern
A look at Alberta’s new housing plan
Premier Ed Stelmach announced the government would be undertaking a 10-year plan to address homelessness in communities across Alberta last week. This announcement couldn’t come at a better time for some, as the 2006 Homeless Count of Calgary identified over 3,400 people without homes. Stelmach pledged to build 11,000 affordable homes over the next ten… Continue reading A look at Alberta’s new housing plan