The Alberta government has invested time and resources throughout 2018 to better the lives of its citizens with new schools, better mental health supports, nutrition programs, and affordable daycare.

 This year 100 new $25-a-day child care centres were opened to help parents re-enter the workforce as fast as possible without breaking the bank. 7,300 new spaces allow kids to enter the program and parents to save an average of $425 every month due to the more affordable pricing.

Danielle Larviee, Minister of Children's Services says the childcare is really meant to assist the assist the parents re-entering the workforce.

“Parents across Alberta tell me that $25-a-day child care is the single biggest life-changer for their families. It means they can go back to work and afford things like winter coats or dental work for their kids. We’re working to make quality child care affordable for every family in the province.”

With more than 32,00 students starting their education this year, the school districts had to expand and thanks to 37 new schools, there will be enough room. David Eggen, Minister of Education says the government is very invested in the lives of the young students.

"Our government knows that investing in our education system is one of the most important investments we can make in our province’s future, and that is why we will continue to make these important investments. Since May 2015, our government has funded 244 school projects in every corner of the province.”

The government also expanded on a nutritional program they introduced in 2015, and with investments in the mental health supports, students will be more prepared than ever to face the educational workload.

 

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