Alberta libraries thrive as rural lifelines

Alberta libraries thrive as rural lifelines

Provincial funding continues to enhance the evolving and critical roles libraries play in the lives of Albertans — especially folks in rural and remote communities, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said Wednesday.

Alberta libraries thrive as rural lifelines, says Minister - The Lamont Leader

Provincial funding continues to enhance the evolving and critical roles libraries play in the lives of Albertans — especially folks in rural and remote communities, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said Wednesday. Rural libraries are community hubs and essential lifelines, McIver said. They host events, allow for human contact, and connect patrons to potential employers, government services and the world beyond their homes. Sometimes they’r…