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Some small Alberta villages say voting themselves out of existence may be a path to prosperity

Some small Alberta villages say voting themselves out of existence may be a path to prosperity

There are two fewer villages in Alberta this year and a third may soon emerge. Caroline and Halkirk are now hamlets within their respective rural municipalities, while Delia is set to vote on its future later this month.

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