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Seven new schools being built across Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta families will soon benefit from seven new schools being built in Edmonton, Calgary and Chestermere, with construction starting soon.

Company sentenced for workplace fatality

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0600

A plumbing contractor has been penalized $330,000 in total related to a workplace fatality.

Forty-one public school projects fast-tracked | Quarante-et-un projets d’écoles accélérés

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is speeding up 41 school projects through the Schools Now program, delivering much-needed schools to Alberta communities sooner.

Keeping the Calgary Stampede safe

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on an MOU between the Alberta Sheriffs and Calgary Police Service:

Informing Alberta’s future

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government has appointed an independent advisory panel to oversee the development of a report on the potential economic impacts of Alberta leaving Canada.

Construction companies fined for workplace injury

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Two residential construction companies have been fined $250,000 related to a serious workplace injury.

Full steam ahead on passenger rail

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $15 million to advance passenger rail planning and begin implementing recommendations from Alberta’s Passenger Rail Master Plan.

Alberta’s summer sport season is underway

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:15:00 -0600

Communities across Alberta are welcoming thousands of athletes and fans as a full lineup of major sport events unfolds for summer 2026.

Public alert for measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:20:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:

Materials supplier fined for workplace fatality

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0600

A building and interior materials supplier has been penalized $350,000 related to a workplace fatality.

Provincewide crackdown on organized crime

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing nearly $8 million to strengthen the fight against organized crime, extortion and gang activity across the province.

Tax credit for legend-dairy investment

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit continues to boost investment in value-added processing across the province.

Public alert for measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:05:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

New CASA House underway in Calgary

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Construction has begun on a specialized mental health care facility for children and youth in Calgary and surrounding areas.

Public alert for measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:50:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Public alert for measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:10:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Public itinerary: May 16-22, 2026

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 -0600

Here is the public itinerary for Executive Council and government caucus for May 16-22, 2026.

Championship season rolls into Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:00 -0600

Alberta welcomes Canada’s next generation of high-performance athletes as Calgary and Edmonton host major national sport events in volleyball, judo and karate.

Increasing capacity in Alberta’s courts

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:30:00 -0600

New justice appointment will increase access to the justice system for Albertans involved in civil, criminal and family matters.

ASIRT issues public report on 2023 Calgary police dog bite

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:00:00 -0600

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded an investigation related to an incident involving the Calgary Police Service in 2023. ASIRT’s acting executive director issued a written decision outlining the findings and conclusions.

Sheriffs shut down Calgary problem property

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 06 May 2026 10:30:00 -0600

Alberta Sheriffs close a problem property in Calgary following complaints of illegal drug activity.

Teacher voices to help shape K-12 education | Le point de vue d’enseignants contribuera à façonner l’éducation de la maternelle à la 12e année

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Educators from across Alberta have been appointed to the Teacher Advisory Council to help shape K-12 education policy.

Public alert for Cryptosporidium outbreak

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:00 -0600

Primary and Preventative Health Services’ Calgary Zone Medical Officers of Health and Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health have declared a cryptosporidium outbreak at the Butterfield Acres Petting Farm in Calgary.

A new, clear vision for nuclear energy in Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is releasing the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s report, which will guide next steps on enabling nuclear energy in the province.

More modulars, more space for students | Plus de salles de classe modulaires, plus de places pour les élèves

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $600 million over three years to deliver more modular classrooms to schools facing the greatest need.

ASIRT releases reports on three completed cases

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:30:00 -0600

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed investigations into three separate cases involving police services in Alberta. In each, the acting executive director reviewed the evidence and issued a written report setting out the findings and conclusions.

Public alert for potential measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:50:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:

Preparing the next generation of skilled trades

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta launches a new, first-of-its-kind skills centre to give students hands-on experience and a real taste of a rewarding career in the skilled trades.

Recovery supports replacing drug consumption sites

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:50:00 -0600

Drug consumption sites in Calgary and Lethbridge will close and be replaced by services that connect people directly to treatment, stabilization and long-term recovery.

Public alert for potential measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:45:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:

Public alert for potential measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:40:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:

Public alert for potential measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:35:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:

Public alert for potential measles exposure

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:30:00 -0600

Individuals who were in the following location during the specified date and time may have been exposed to measles:

Orders in Council

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:30:00 -0600

Orders Approved – March 18, 2026

Alberta scores the World Cup of Hockey 2028!

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:25:00 -0600

Alberta has won the bid to host the World Cup of Hockey 2028, beating out major North American cities to bring elite international hockey to Calgary and Edmonton.

Inspection launched into Calgary watermain breaks

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is launching a formal inspection of the City of Calgary’s management, administration and operations of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main.

Strengthening Alberta’s courts

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Alberta Court of Justice appointments will increase court capacity and support public safety across the province.

Building for growth and maintaining what matters

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:45:00 -0600

Budget 2026 invests in major highway and bridge projects to reduce congestion, shorten commute times and expand vital transportation corridors.

Share your thoughts on nuclear energy in Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0600

Albertans have one more opportunity to share their thoughts on adding nuclear energy to Alberta’s energy mix by completing an online survey.

Sheriffs close drug house in Wetaskiwin

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:05:00 -0600

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property in Wetaskiwin that prompted complaints of ongoing illegal drug use and criminal activity.

New schools coming to Alberta’s growing communities | De nouvelles écoles verront le jour dans les communautés en pleine croissance de l’Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0600

Alberta families will soon benefit from six new schools being built in Edmonton, Calgary, Cochrane and Airdrie.

New school projects coming to Calgary | De nouveau projets d’écoles pour Calgary

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0600

Budget 2026 funds 14 new school projects in Calgary, bringing the total number of school projects underway in the city to 45.

Judicial appointments increase court capacity

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -0600

Six justices of the peace appointments will increase access to the justice system for Albertans involved in civil, criminal and family matters.

Expanding medication supply for better care

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $61 million over three years to build a new drug preparation centre, improving medication access in southern Alberta.

Enhancing addiction recovery supports on campus

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is partnering with post-secondary institutions to support the wellness of students, staff and faculty pursuing recovery from addiction.

Accelerating more school projects | Un plus grand nombre de projets d’écoles accélérés

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is accelerating four previously announced school projects to meet the needs of Alberta’s growing communities.

ASIRT releases reports on five completed cases

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0600

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed investigations into five separate cases involving police services in Alberta. In each, the acting executive director reviewed the evidence and issued a written report setting out the findings and conclusions.

Direct UAE flights boost investment and tourism

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Big news for investment and tourism in Alberta: Etihad Airways is launching direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Calgary, expanding Alberta’s position as a global hub.

Sheriffs close drug house in Calgary

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a drug house where complaints of suspected illegal activity prompted several police visits.

Helping every kid get in the game | Aider chaque enfant à participer au jeu

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing an additional $547,000 in KidSport Alberta to help kids access sport and recreation.

Advancing children’s health care

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $2 million, matched by the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, to plan an expanded inpatient tower and a new research centre.

Premier Danielle Smith: Changes to cabinet and caucus leadership

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Premier Danielle Smith has issued the following statement announcing changes to her cabinet and caucus leadership.

Sheriffs shut down Calgary drug house

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:45:00 -0600

Alberta Sheriffs have closed a property at the centre of almost 150 complaints involving drugs and crime.

Twenty years of Alberta’s drug treatment courts

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:10:00 -0600

Alberta’s drug treatment courts help break the cycle of addiction-motivated crime by giving non-violent offenders access to supervised treatment and recovery.

Retailer guilty of defrauding homebuyers

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600

A major investigation by Alberta’s Consumer Investigation Unit has resulted in a conviction on more than a dozen counts of fraud for a Calgary home retailer.

Kickstarting post-secondary for students | Donner le coup d’envoi aux études postsecondaires des élèves

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:35:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing nearly $4.5 million to grow dual credit programs for Alberta students this school year.

Taking action against family violence

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing nearly $6 million to help prevent, interrupt and respond to family violence while directly supporting survivors.

Schools Now speeds up classroom projects | Le programme Des écoles dès maintenant accélère les projets de salles de classe

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:40:00 -0600

The program to fast-track schools has delivered significant results in its first year, kick-starting more new schools and moving projects forward faster.

Public itinerary: November 15-21, 2025

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Here is the public itinerary for Executive Council and government caucus for November 15-21, 2025.

Building a more active Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:35:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to support sport and recreation infrastructure projects throughout the province.

Supporting pathways to end gender-based violence

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Eighteen organizations across Alberta are receiving grants to support and empower survivors of gender-based violence

Sheriffs shut down Calgary drug house

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:30:00 -0600

The Alberta Sheriffs have closed a problem property where criminal activity prompted more than 45 visits by the police since 2023.

Alberta’s best receive province’s highest honour

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Nine remarkable Albertans will become this year’s newest inductees into the Alberta Order of Excellence during an investiture ceremony at Government House.

A Hart-felt tribute to a prominent Calgarian

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:15:00 -0600

The new bridges on Highway 8 will be named the Stu Hart Memorial Bridge, honouring one of Alberta’s most legendary figures and a true wrestling pioneer.

Bridge named in remembrance of a fallen soldier

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:10:00 -0600

Two bridges in Calgary are being named in honour of fallen Canadian soldier Corporal Nathan Hornburg.

Growing Alberta’s veterinary workforce

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:30:00 -0600

Alberta’s government and the University of Calgary are supporting the training of more veterinarians through the grand opening of the Veterinary Learnings Commons.

Alberta’s aviation sector continues to soar

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0600

With leading aviation and aerospace partners, Alberta’s government is supporting the establishment of a first-of-its-kind aviation and aerospace training facility at YYC.

Aviation is reaching new heights in Alberta

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Funding from Alberta’s government will solidify Calgary as a global aviation hub, create jobs, attract investment and boost the economy.

Expanding rural access to medical training

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie welcomes first-year medical students as Alberta celebrates a new milestone for rural access to health care.

Sheriffs shut down Calgary drug house

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0600

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a problem property in Calgary that prompted public complaints of regular drug activity over the past nine months.

Calgary Recovery Community officially opens

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:35:00 -0600

Alberta’s fourth recovery community has opened in Calgary, providing holistic long-term treatment for individuals pursuing recovery from addiction.

Alberta scores with major sports events

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:15:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is proud to welcome nine major national and international sporting events to the province.

Standing together to protect children and youth

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government is increasing funding for child advocacy centres to better support children and youth experiencing abuse.

Track athletes chase gold in Calgary

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta will welcome Canada’s top track stars for the 2025 Legion National Youth Track and Field Championships.

Company fined for serious workplace injury

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0600

An oil and gas well equipment manufacturer has been fined $125,000 related to a serious workplace injury incident.

Heritage Day: Minister Tanya Fir | Déclaration de la ministre Fir à l’occasion de la Journée du patrimoine

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:30:00 -0600

Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on Heritage Day:

Alberta serves up the Pan American Cup

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Alberta’s government will welcome international volleyball teams to the Men’s U21 Pan Am Cup.

Waterski championships make waves in Calgary

newsroom@gov.ab.ca (Alberta Newsroom) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0600

The 2025 U21 World Waterski Championships splash down in Calgary.