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Fourteen members have either been appointed or reappointed to the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Orders Approved – September 20, 2017

Alberta has more women working than any other province, yet they hold only seven per cent of corporate board positions.

A new Parent Link Centre in Spruce Grove, together with a school and a child care program, will support child development and prepare children for bright futures.

A Calgary start up is revolutionizing pipeline safety and expects to double its workforce over the next three years with support from the Alberta Small Business Innovation and Research Initiative (ASBIRI) at Alberta Innovates.

Albertans living in and around Calgary and Edmonton are invited to provide final feedback on regulations for growth management boards. 

The provincial and federal governments are supporting the largest ever private investment in Lethbridge’s history.

Environment Minister Shannon Phillips will join global leaders in New York to discuss the role of local governments in addressing climate change.

Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt welcomes board chairs to Mount Royal University and Bow Valley College.

Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan has personally apologized to Metis Local 193 President Shirley Tremblay and Vice-President Ernie Desjarlais about an incident at the Conklin Metis Cultural Camp. 

Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee joined Kapawe’no First Nation Chief Frank Halcrow to celebrate the grand opening of the first provincially licensed on-reserve child care centre.

Alberta moves one step closer to its target of 30 per cent renewable energy by 2030 as round one of the Renewable Electricity Program enters the request for proposals stage. 

Orders Approved – September 14, 2017

The Government of Alberta is providing an additional $176-million grant to the City of Edmonton for construction of the southeast leg of the Valley Line LRT.

Mandatory evacuation orders are no longer in effect for Cardston County and portions of the M.D. of Pincher Creek. 

Orkin Canada Corporation has been fined $150,000 for violating provincial and federal laws following the 2015 fumigation of a Calgary business. 

Alberta and the Northwest Territories have strengthened their commitment to work together for the benefit of the citizens of the two jurisdictions.

New funding means students at Portage College will have better access to the mental health supports they need to promote their well-being and success.

For the first time, Lakeland College is receiving significant provincial funding to support mental health and addictions resources and tools.

A $2-billion oil sands expansion project swings into high gear this week.

Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan issued the following statement celebrating the 10^th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:

Traffic Safety Day helps children learn how to travel to school and return home safely every day.

New funding for mental health initiatives at Keyano College will support student access to quality mental health programs and care.

Alberta’s coal communities have access to new funding for locally led projects that support regional economic development.

A boost in mental health funding will support Edmonton post-secondary students’ success by furthering access to quality mental health programs and care.

To mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, the government is urging all Albertans to play a role in preventing FASD.

A government funding boost will help ensure Northern Lakes College students have access to quality mental health programs and care.

The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize that investing in public transit infrastructure is crucial to economic growth, reducing air pollution and creating inclusive communities where everyone has access to public services and job opportunities.

New funding for post-secondary student mental health will mean better access to important supports that promote emotional well-being.

Premier Rachel Notley is celebrating Alberta’s first annual Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day with flag raisings and a series of cultural performances.

The doors of a drug house in a southeast Medicine Hat neighbourhood have been shut by investigators from the Alberta Sheriffs Branch.

The Alberta government has laid Public Lands Act and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act charges against Jade Oilfield Maintenance Company Ltd. and the landowners of the property the company occupies in Yellowhead County. 

A new provincial investment will help more homeless individuals in Lethbridge move into their own homes through Housing First initiatives.

Significant funding will help develop new tools and resources to help Medicine Hat College students deal with stress, depression and other mental health needs.

The province is engaging with business leaders on ways to create a fair marketplace for buyers and sellers.

As the labour market in Alberta heats up, the province has kept tuition and fees frozen to help make post-secondary education more accessible and affordable.

New education and training opportunities will help communities better recognize the needs of those affected by dementia. 

The province has launched consultations with school boards and parents to discuss transportation, fees and other issues to help protect and improve education.

Thanks to new provincial funding, students at public post-secondary institutions in Lethbridge will have access to increased mental health supports.

Students access to mental health supports will be greatly improved at Olds College with new equitable government funding.

Following another record-breaking camping season, more than 250 provincial campgrounds will remain open over the next month. 

Significant provincial funding will help develop new tools and resources to assist Red Deer College students dealing with stress, depression and other mental health needs.

A new specialized small-business accelerator will help dozens of Alberta’s entrepreneurs create new products, new businesses and new jobs in Alberta’s thriving Life Sciences sector.

The Alberta government is investing in a permanent supportive housing project for individuals with complex needs.

Thousands of Alberta students are starting the school year in new and updated schools.

Labour Minister Christina Gray issued the following statement applauding working Albertans on Labour Day: 

Alberta’s oil and gas sector will be the focus of an 11-day trip to three major Asian markets to strengthen ties with investors and industry stakeholders.

A new resource for Alberta’s housing and homelessness system will help ensure LGBTQ2S youth feel safe and accepted when using services.

The countdown to the 10th anniversary of Alberta Culture Days is on as the province prepares for its largest celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit.

Premier Rachel Notley today named Nathan Rotman as her Chief of Staff.

Annual Child Development Professional Awards of Excellence continue to recognize the critical role of child care in Alberta.

Associate Health Minister Brandy Payne provided the following statement on International Overdose Awareness Day:

As K-12 students head back to class, families with two students taking the bus to school will save $800 or more, thanks to the elimination of transportation charges and fees for instructional supplies and materials.

With thousands of children starting a new school year next week, the Government of Alberta is reminding drivers to be extra cautious on the road.

Time is running short for Albertans to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards by the Sept. 15 deadline.

Motorists are advised to be aware of Tour of Alberta road closures this Labour Day weekend.

Cold Lake First Nations will install solar energy panels on five of its buildings this fall with funding from Alberta’s Indigenous Solar Program.

Education Minister David Eggen has met with more than 60 community organizations to gather their ideas on how to combat racism and build a more inclusive Alberta.

The Town of Hanna is partnering with residents, local business leaders and economic development experts to attract investment and create new jobs and opportunities for local economic diversification. 

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks, issued the following statements to highlight the province’s support for recreational trails:

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement to mark the raising of the Pride flag at McDougall Centre:

The Government of Alberta will launch community consultations around street checks later this month.  

Albertans are invited to six new open house sessions to give input on key consumer issues.

Orders approved August 22, 2017

Alberta’s economy continued to pick up momentum in the first half of 2017, with gains in jobs, housing, exports and other areas.