Glacier FarmMedia – The problem of rural connectivity had a moment in the spotlight in Ottawa last month. Politicians and business leaders highlighted the issue during the Recognizing Rural Communities discussion, led by former MP Candice Bergen. The event featured two panels. Bergen said federal politicians must better understand that Canada has a diversity of […] Read more
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Alta. broadband strategy accepts applications
Municipal leaders welcome strategy, saying it is essential to the success of province’s rural economic development plan
Rural municipalities will likely continue to face challenges filling in gaps in broadband access in Alberta despite $36 million in provincial funding aimed at promoting high speed internet, said a rural leader. The ongoing fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is partly affecting access to electronic hardware ranging from radio equipment to microchips, said Paul McLauchlin, […] Read more
Projects approved under Alta. broadband program
Alberta Broadband Strategy commits to achieving internet connectivity for all provincial residents by the end of 2026-27
Up to $70.6 million worth of projects have been approved that will bring high-speed internet to more than 10,400 households in more than 50 rural and Indigenous communities across Alberta. It is the first allocation of up to $780 million in combined provincial and federal funding set aside earlier this year to ensure all rural […] Read more
More funds announced for Alta. rural broadband
The federal government will provide $240 million to help expand broadband internet in rural Alberta, matching an equal amount of provincial funding to bring the total to $780 million. Access to affordable high-speed internet is essential, said Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings. She spoke during a news conference March 9 at the […] Read more
