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Agricultural service boards

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The role of Agricultural Service Boards, what they do, funding they provide to their communities and the benefits those communities derive from Agricultural Service Boards.

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Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit program information for investors

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors purchase shares in registered CEDCs and in turn CEDCs provide equity capital to small Alberta businesses and co-operatives engaged in rural economic development or the improvement of a social challenge.

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Community Economic Development Corporation tax credit program information for eligible CEDCs : investment funds and opportunity development cooperatives

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the Community Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) tax credit program, which offers a 30 per cent tax credit to eligible investors investing in CEDCs. Eligible investors purchase shares in registered CEDCs and in turn CEDCs provide equity capital to small Alberta businesses and co-operatives engaged in rural economic development or the improvement of a social challenge.

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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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Age-friendly Alberta. Strathcona County community profile

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Strathcona County’s Social Sustainability Framework identified the need for a seniors plan to prepare for shifting demographics. In response, the County developed the Older Adults Plan, approved... More ≫

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Strathcona County’s Social Sustainability Framework identified the need for a seniors plan to prepare for shifting demographics. In response, the County developed the Older Adults Plan, approved by Council on June 30, 2009. The plan uses the community’s strength as a base for building an age-friendly and caring community that values and supports its older residents. The plan promotes aging well, with independence, by providing the right programs, services and supports to meet the needs of older adults. On June 6, 2013, Strathcona County was the first community to receive the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award.

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