Government News

Farm life can be demanding, with unpredictable challenges that affect the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in the family. Farmers and families now have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to additional support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. 

The Government of Alberta is increasing funding for the new veterinary medicine facilities at the University of Calgary.

Did you know that you can cut down your own Christmas Tree on certain designated Crown Land areas? As long as you get a Personal Forest Use Products Permit or Local Timber Permit you can harvest your own tree from within Alberta's forest areas.

The Government of Alberta is increasing it's matching donations to organizations hosting fundraising campaigns on the Crowdfunding Alberta online platform.

The Government of Alberta announced yesterday that nominations to honour extraordinary Alberta athletes, teams, coaches and officials with Alberta Sport Recognition Awards are now open.

The Government of Alberta has announced that non-profits and charitable organizations will now have one-stop access to grants, funding, and support services to help them learn, organize, manage, and grow.

Applications open today, October 30, 2023, for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance Program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds.

The federal Advance Payments Program (APP) has been expanded to accommodate a wider range of farming enterprises and producers can obtain up to $1 million per program year in advance, under the program.

The Federal and Provincial Governments have announced they are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions.

It has been a tough growing season for many, with challenges due to dry conditions causing farmers and ranchers to face extraordinary costs. To help them through this time the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are partnering on a 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance response.

The Government of Alberta announced yesterday, October 18, 2023, that the Persons Case Scholarship is now receiving applications. The scholarship aims to help Albertans studying in fields that advance gender equality.