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Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB)

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) : information sheet

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home repairs, adaptations and renovations.

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Affordable housing : improving Albertans’ quality of life

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Alberta is building a housing system that delivers sustainable and affordable housing options to Albertans in need. Affordable housing supports low to moderate-income households that cannot attain... More ≫

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Alberta is building a housing system that delivers sustainable and affordable housing options to Albertans in need. Affordable housing supports low to moderate-income households that cannot attain housing at market rates. It can also provide stability for vulnerable people who may have significant barriers to accessing safe and suitable accommodations on their own. There are many types of affordable housing including emergency shelters, transitional accommodation, long-term supportive housing, subsidized housing and near-market housing.

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Converted property study requirements for developers

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This fact sheet is intended to assist condominium developers in complying with requirements for the process of preparing a converted property study (CPS). Developers must provide a completed CPS... More ≫

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This fact sheet is intended to assist condominium developers in complying with requirements for the process of preparing a converted property study (CPS). Developers must provide a completed CPS to a purchaser of a condominium unit that is in a building converted from a former use. The CPS replaces the building assessment report that was required prior to July 1, 2021.

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Stronger foundations : Alberta's 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing : summary

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This document provided key details from the the province's full 10-year strategic plan for affordable housing, including the vision, goals, and key actions.

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Low-pressure natural gas distribution pipelines : roles and responsibilities

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Provides direction for the ongoing safety and operational concerns of infrastructure associated with rural gas utilities and low-pressure distribution pipelines under the Gas Distribution Act. The... More ≫

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Provides direction for the ongoing safety and operational concerns of infrastructure associated with rural gas utilities and low-pressure distribution pipelines under the Gas Distribution Act. The document recognizes the AUC's jurisdiction under the Gas Utilities Act, specifically in areas where there is a potential for overlapping or conflicting direction provided by the legislation and/or Chief Officer under the Gas Distribution Act and Alberta Utilities Commission under the Gas Utilities Act.

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Age-friendly Alberta. City of Calgary community profile

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On October 23, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the City of Calgary for its efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents. Age-friendly communities promote healthy and... More ≫

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On October 23, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the City of Calgary for its efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents. Age-friendly communities promote healthy and active aging. People in age-friendly communities are supported in maintaining their independence, and can access public buildings and amenities, participate in community events and initiatives, and acquire the supports and services they need.

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Age-friendly Alberta. Villages of Glenwood and Hill Spring, and Cardston County community profile

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On November 10, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the villages of Glenwood and Hill Spring, and Cardston County for their efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents.... More ≫

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On November 10, 2015, the Government of Alberta recognized the villages of Glenwood and Hill Spring, and Cardston County for their efforts towards creating an age-friendly community for residents. Age-friendly communities promote healthy and active aging. People in age-friendly communities are supported in maintaining their independence, and can access public buildings and amenities, participate in community events and initiatives, and acquire the supports and services they need.

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Age-friendly Alberta. City of Edmonton community profile

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On May 27, 2014, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council received the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award for their commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Edmonton.... More ≫

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On May 27, 2014, the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council received the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award for their commitment to becoming an Age-Friendly Edmonton. Edmonton is the first city in Alberta, and fourth city in Canada, to join the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities.

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Demonstrating diversion concepts within an Alberta context

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This table differentiates the concepts of prevention, diversion, and rapid re-housing and contextualizes diversion as it relates to the prevention of homelessness.

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