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Alberta Renews Avalanche Canada Deal | Calgary News
Alberta’s government has renewed its three-year funding deal with Avalanche Canada for $750,000 — a lifeline after a tense five-month wait and looming threat of withdrawal. CEO Gilles Valade called the move a relief, praising the organization’s vital role in winter safety, education, and forecasting across the country. But he also highlighted that the funding remains unchanged since 2015, falling short by $100,000 annually due to inflation. Despite bureaucratic delays being common, Valade found the prolonged silence unusual — and said earlier talks hinted at cuts. Media coverage, sparked by…
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