Dependencies, Dockerfile and Build Updates

[eugene-davis]

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Please describe your changes, including the motivation behind the changes.

Prior to Submitting

• Update dependencies

• Update Dockerfile to latest python-alpine image

• Update action versions used in Github Actions workflow

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• [x] I have read the Contribution Document

• [x] I updated any user-documentation that is impacted by my change.

• [x] I tested my changes and ensured existing functionality wasn't broken.

• [ ] [optional] I tested my changes on all the supported platforms.

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[eugene-davis]

Had to rebase due to missing signatures