Stettler Among 29 Clinics to Benefit From $22M Provincial Health Funding

Stettler among 29 clinics to benefit from $22M provincial health funding

New bursary and recruitment programs aim to bring more doctors and health professionals to underserved communities

Alberta pledges $22 million to expand rural health care access

Alberta promises rural care boost, but questions remain over recruitment and retention The Alberta government is rolling out more than $22 million in new spending to improve primary care in rural and remote parts of the province, but success may hinge less on money and more on whether enough professionals are willing to stay. Two new programs are at the centre of the announcement: a $16-million bursary initiative aimed at bringing 74 family medi…

More primary care on the way for rural Alberta

July 21, 2025 Media inquiries Rural Albertans will soon have better access to doctors and care teams as 74 medical residents begin providing care and dozens of clinics expand their staff. Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring Albertans receive the care they need when and where they need it. To strengthen rural health care, grants under two programs have been awarded. These grants support medical resident physicians training in rural and …