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Province shelling out 7 million for 120 bed homeless shelter in Red Deer

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Minister Sabir with Mayor Veer, Red Deer-South MLA Barb Miller (L) and Red-Deer North MLA Kim Schreiner (R).

From the Province of Alberta

New Red Deer homeless shelter

New support services in Red Deer mean the community’s most vulnerable will have a safe, warm place to sleep.

Identified by the City of Red Deer and local stakeholders as a top priority, the 24-7 shelter will offer wraparound supports in the province’s third largest city. The province is investing $7 million to help build the 120-bed facility.

“We heard loud and clear that Red Deer urgently needs more shelter space and support to meet the needs of the community’s most vulnerable citizens. That’s why we are stepping up and providing the funding to get this underway. This funding is a first step, and we’ll continue to work with the city and community partners to address issues that matter to Red Deer.”

Irfan Sabir, Minister of Community and Social Services

“This allocation of funding for a 24-7 shelter in Red Deer will go a long way to meet the safety needs of Red Deer’s most vulnerable citizens, and will enable those in need of emergency shelter to access programs, services and, ultimately, options for more permanent supportive housing. A 24-7 shelter is one of Red Deer’s most critical social infrastructure needs, so this announcement is welcomed by the city.”

Tara Veer, mayor, City of Red Deer

The new capital funding is in addition to $3.8 million in annual provincial funding provided for Housing First programming and $1.1 million to operate the People’s Place Adult Emergency Shelter and the Winter Warming Centre. Another $324,000 was recently allocated for the Warming Centre to extend its operation to September 2019.

This funding represents a first step to getting a 24-7 shelter built for Red Deer. Additional provincial funding needs will be assessed as this project moves forward.

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Alberta Next: Immigration

Published on July 6, 2025

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From Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta.ca/Next

Let’s talk about immigration.

The Alberta we know and love was built by newcomers from all over Canada and the world; however, immigration levels must also be sustainable…and the Liberal’s open border policies have destroyed that balance resulting in high inflation and increased unemployment.

The Alberta Next Panel is asking: should Alberta take control of our own immigration system to ensure a more sustainable number newcomers that will more strongly contribute to our economy.

It’s your voice and your province. Have your say at www.alberta.ca/next

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Alberta uncorks new rules for liquor and cannabis

Published on July 6, 2025

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Alberta’s government is supporting liquor producers by enabling them to own, operate and sell their own products on large format bikes or “party bikes.”

Albertans out for a spin on a party bike or tavern tour will soon be able to sip locally made beers and spirits. Alberta’s government is updating the rules to give small liquor producers the green light to serve their own products on party bikes, removing an outdated barrier that had prevented local producers from advertising their own brands.

This is one of several red tape reduction changes to the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation (GLCR) aimed at making life easier for small businesses and expanding responsible choices for consumers.

“We are proud that these amendments not only cut red tape in the retail segment of the liquor marketplace, but also directly open more opportunities for small manufacturers to grow their businesses.”

Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

More freedom to grow: Liquor and cannabis reforms

In addition to the changes to party bikes, Alberta is making it easier for liquor retailers to set up shop in underused commercial space. Businesses that own or lease large buildings can now carve out a separate liquor store within their space, so long as it has its own entrance and full floor-to-ceiling walls separating it from other retail operations.

Alberta’s government is also rolling out a long-awaited change for cannabis producers: federally licensed cultivators and processors will now be able to apply for a retail licence to sell their products directly from the same property, commonly known as “farm-gate” sales. This move aligns Alberta with other provinces and gives consumers more access to homegrown cannabis products, while supporting licensed growers.

These targeted reforms are part of Alberta’s broader push to cut red tape, reduce regulatory burden, and promote a more competitive marketplace across the province.

Quick facts

  • Alberta’s retail liquor industry is robust, with more than 35,000 products available across more than 1,600 retail stores
  • Larger companies with other retail stores, operate multiple retail stores that have a liquor store on site, but in a separate building.
  • There are 752 licenced cannabis retail stores in Alberta.
  • There are 2,356 licensed cannabis products for sale in the province.
  • All cannabis retailers must be licensed by AGLC.
  • Licensed producers are regulated by Health Canada.
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