COVID-19: State of public health emergency declared. Mandatory measures are in effect.
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November 25, 2020Alberta is under a state of public health emergency. Aggressive new measures will protect the health system and slow the spread of COVID-19.
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November 25, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 25, 2020Orders approved – November 25, 2020
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November 25, 2020Simplified and easier-to-navigate processes will improve Alberta’s adoption system for Albertans as we mark Adoption Awareness Month.
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November 25, 2020Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement:
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November 25, 2020The U.S. Department of Commerce has lowered tariffs for forest companies that participated in the first administrative review of softwood lumber litigation.
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November 24, 2020Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency. Aggressive measures will protect the health system and slow the spread of COVID-19.
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November 24, 2020Orders Approved – November 24, 2020
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November 24, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 24, 2020Alberta’s government is declaring a state of public health emergency and putting aggressive measures in place to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 cases.
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November 24, 2020Alberta’s mid-year update shows improvement under responsible fiscal management in the face of the pandemic.
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November 23, 2020There are 328 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 62 in intensive care. There are 13,166 active cases in the province.
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November 23, 2020President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the request from the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) for a seven per cent pay increase:
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November 23, 2020Alberta’s government is providing more financial support to the Alberta job creators hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 23, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 23, 2020Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement for National Addictions Awareness Week, Nov. 22-28:
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November 22, 2020Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu issued the following statement marking Victims and Survivors of Crime Week:
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November 21, 2020Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement on the Canada-U.K. trade continuity agreement:
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November 20, 2020There are 310 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 58 in intensive care. There are 10,655 active cases in the province.
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November 20, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 20, 2020On Nov. 19, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 19-year-old man that occurred that same day during contact with members of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS).
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November 20, 2020Construction is underway on St. Anne’s Haven, a new continuing care centre in Lethbridge that will be home to 102 people needing supportive living and dementia care.
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November 20, 2020Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:
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November 19, 2020On Nov. 16, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an arrest by the Red Deer RCMP, during which a 40-year-old man sustained a serious injury.
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November 19, 2020Orders approved – November 18, 2020
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November 19, 2020Effective immediately, Alberta’s government is banning carding and establishing clear rules for common interactions between police and the public to ensure the rights of Albertans are protected.
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November 19, 2020Four individuals and three organizations have received 2020 Alberta Community Justice Awards for their efforts to improve safety in their communities.
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November 19, 2020Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day:
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November 19, 2020Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on World Pancreatic Cancer Day:
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November 18, 2020There are 287 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 57 in intensive care. There are 10,057 active cases in the province.
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November 18, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 17, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the agreement signed between TC Energy and Natural Law Energy for a future equity investment of up to $1 billion in Keystone XL.
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November 16, 2020There are 264 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 57 in intensive care. There are 10,031 active cases in the province.
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November 16, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 16, 2020Entrepreneurs across Alberta drive the province’s economy forward, create much needed jobs and are vital to our economic recovery.
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November 16, 2020The first annual report on red tape reduction highlights key initiatives that have eased the regulatory burden in Alberta, saving Albertans more than $476 million.
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November 16, 2020Common-sense changes to legislation will cut red tape by making it easier for businesses to operate – saving job creators time and money.
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November 16, 2020Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education, and Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement for Bullying Awareness Week:
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November 16, 2020International Day of Tolerance: Minister Aheer | Jour international de la tolérance : Ministre AheerLeela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on International Day of Tolerance:
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November 15, 2020Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson issued the following statement to recognize Métis Week:
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November 14, 2020Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on World Diabetes Day:
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November 14, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement celebrating Diwali:
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November 13, 2020Premier Jason Kenney’s trip to 12 southern Alberta municipalities June 29 to July 3 involved two dozen appointments – announcements, events, private meetings and media interviews – but expenses for the Premier and his staff only totalled $2,866.
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November 13, 2020Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on the decision by Michigan for Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac.
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November 13, 2020The redevelopment of the Misericordia hospital’s emergency department is underway and, when complete, will meet the growing need for emergency care in west Edmonton and surrounding communities.
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November 13, 2020Construction at the Peter Lougheed Centre will create almost 770 construction jobs in Calgary.
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November 12, 2020New health measures will help protect Alberta’s health-care system, keep schools and businesses open, and protect vulnerable Albertans from COVID-19.
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November 12, 2020Alberta's chief medical officer of health provides an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 12, 2020Targeted health measures will take effect on Nov. 13 to curb the rapid growth of COVID-19 in Alberta and protect the health system.
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November 11, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in recognition of Remembrance Day 2020:
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November 10, 2020Members of the RCMP with a minimum of three years of active service are now eligible to receive veterans’ licence plates in Alberta.
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November 9, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 9, 2020There are 192 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 39 in intensive care. Almost 26,000 Albertans have now recovered.
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November 9, 2020Twinning the Peace River bridge has improved critical connections through the community and its construction supported more than 400 jobs.
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November 9, 2020Alberta’s government is investing $1 million to help faith-based and cultural organizations recover costs associated with COVID-19 so they can continue to play a social, cultural and spiritual role in our communities.
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November 9, 2020Albertans can now speak up about provincial firearms policy and the federal government’s “gun grab.”
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November 8, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to talks between the federal government and Canada’s airlines:
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November 8, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement in honour of Indigenous veterans:
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November 7, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the U.S. election:
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November 6, 2020Strong public health measures are being implemented to protect the health system and limit the spread of COVID-19. Expanded mandatory and voluntary limits on social gatherings are now in place to help reduce growing caseloads.
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November 6, 2020President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance issued the following statement about the negotiations between the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Alberta Public Service (APS):
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November 6, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 6, 2020Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the October Labour Force Survey:
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November 6, 2020The Calgary Cancer Centre is creating more than 8,770 well-paying construction and construction-related jobs in the Calgary region.
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November 6, 2020Alberta’s government will twin a four-kilometre section of Highway 60 between highways 16 and 16A in Acheson.
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November 6, 2020Six First Nations representing all Treaty territories in Alberta are exploring how they can help reduce surgical wait times.
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November 6, 2020On Oct. 22, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the arrest of a 29-year-old woman that occurred on Oct. 21, and resulted in an injury.
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November 6, 2020A new interchange at QEII Highway and 65 Avenue in Leduc will create more than 470 jobs and improve access to key freight hubs.
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November 6, 2020Brad Rutherford, MLA for Leduc-Beaumont and military liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, issued the following statement on behalf of the Government of Alberta:
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November 6, 2020Alberta’s government has eliminated user fees for all Albertans accessing publicly funded addiction treatment beds.
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November 6, 2020Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon issued the following statement on National Senior Safety Week:
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November 5, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 5, 2020Creating the Alberta’s Heroes Fund will improve benefits for the families of fallen first responders and recognize their noble service.
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November 5, 2020Alberta’s government is restoring balance to Alberta’s labour laws, improving safety for workers and removing unnecessary barriers to job creation.
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November 5, 2020Alberta’s government continues to modernize health legislation to make the health system more efficient and responsive, and support and protect patients.
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November 5, 2020On Oct. 29, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the apprehension and arrest of a 44-year-old man that may have resulted in serious injury.
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November 5, 2020Alberta has reached an agreement with the federal government that keeps the province in charge of regulating methane emissions.
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November 5, 2020Alberta Sheriffs have closed a Lethbridge drug house and stopped criminal activity on the property.
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November 5, 2020Alberta’s government has shortlisted three qualified groups to deliver five new high schools through a public-private partnership (P3).
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November 4, 2020Orders approved – November 4, 2020
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November 4, 2020Alberta’s government is taking action to ensure fairness among third-party advertisers and reducing red tape in municipal elections.
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November 4, 2020Erin Olsen has been appointed as a judge for the Provincial Court of Alberta, southern region.
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November 4, 2020Following the significant wildfire season of 2019, Alberta’s government contracted an independent spring 2019 wildfire review of firefighting operations and public communications.
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November 4, 2020Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, and Dr. Keith Lehman, chief provincial veterinarian, issued the following statement on Influenza A (H1N2)v in Alberta:
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November 3, 2020There are 167 people in hospital due to COVID-19, including 27 in intensive care. Almost 24,000 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19.
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November 3, 2020Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
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November 3, 2020Alberta’s government is growing innovation and competition within the financial sector.
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November 3, 2020New legislation will promote economic growth and additional strategic transportation projects.
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November 3, 2020Improving the power and electrical systems at the Foothills Medical Centre will protect patients and improve safety at the hospital.
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November 2, 2020Residents living in the Hamlet of Entwistle and the Summer Village of Nakamun Park could soon be connected to a reliable supply of high-quality drinking water.
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November 2, 2020More emissions reduction projects will now be possible thanks to funding from the industry-supported Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system and the federal Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF).
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November 2, 2020Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Movember:
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November 2, 2020Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement to recognize Canadian Down Syndrome Week:
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November 1, 2020Hon Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Community and Social Services issued the following statement recognizing November as Family Violence Prevention Month:
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November 1, 2020Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement recognizing Diabetes Awareness Month:
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November 1, 2020Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on Proclamation Day:
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October 31, 2020Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on Halloween:
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October 30, 2020Orders approved – October 30, 2020
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October 30, 2020The province is partnering with Nordiq Alberta to groom winter trails in Kananaskis.
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October 30, 2020The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding and extending the Alberta Beekeeper Stock Replacement Program, providing even more support to the province’s beekeepers.