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Staffing projections show up to 1,600 more teachers and support staff will be hired in the upcoming school year. Alberta’s government is also providing school authorities additional funding to support higher salaries for teachers, address enrolment growth and support francophone education.

A proposed deployment model for a provincial police service would add 275 front-line police officers to the smallest 42 detachments in Alberta.

The governments of Alberta and Canada are joining in the grand opening celebration of the new 64-unit Southgate seniors’ complex in Lethbridge.

Investigation into in-custody death in Calgary concluded

Alberta is the best place in Canada to live, work, and raise a family, and a new campaign to attract talented professionals will tell that story.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on India’s Independence Day:

Minister Brad Rutherford, chief government whip and liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, issued the following statement to recognize the 77 years since Victory over Japan.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on Pakistan Independence Day:

When the temperature is up, proper health and safety practices can help protect workers from heat-related injury and illness.

A pilot project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland will reduce red tape and streamline regulatory approvals to help attract new investment and create good jobs for Albertans.

Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development, issued the following statement on Alberta Local Food Week:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Children’s Services Matt Jones issued the following statement on International Youth Day:

On Aug. 8, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer-involved shooting that happened earlier that day near Smoky Lake.

On Aug. 3, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a July 1 arrest by the Fort McMurray Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Alberta Innovates has removed almost 60 per cent of unnecessary regulatory requirements to support businesses and entrepreneurs.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: 

Interested parties may now submit proposals to bring commercial safety rest areas one step closer to construction.

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples:

On Aug. 5, at approximately 10 p.m., Calgary Police Service responded to a report of a suicidal male in the 1500 block of 35 Street SE. When officers attended, they located a male carrying two edged weapons in his hands.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Gastroparesis Awareness Month:

An external examination into how Alberta Crown prosecutors disclosed medical examiner reports in 16 criminal cases has found that no miscarriages of justice took place.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on the results of the softwood lumber third administrative review:

Temporary rent assistance is expanding to more than 80 communities across Alberta.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the July 2022 Labour Force Survey:

This September, the province’s month-long celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit will offer more than 100 free activities across Alberta.

On Aug. 2, at approximately 3:56 a.m., the Calgary Police Service was called to a report of a break-in and structure fire at the Calgary Municipal Building. When officers attended, they found parts of the building on fire and located an adult male in possession of a long-edged weapon.

Three MLAs will attend an international conference to discuss North America’s energy system and promote Alberta’s energy sector.

Albertans can learn about what the future of provincial policing may look like through a new website.

The governments of Alberta and Canada are helping more than 3,300 educators sharpen their skills through free early childhood brain science and development training. 

Albertans are invited to celebrate Alberta Day this September.

Minister of Culture Ron Orr and Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement on Hindu Heritage Month:

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro, Minister of Children’s Services Matt Jones, Minister of Labour and Immigration Kaycee Madu, Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan and Associate Minister of Status of Women Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk issued the following statements on World Day against Trafficking in Persons:

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on Food Day Canada:

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available for children between six months and five years of age starting Aug. 2. 

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Jason Nixon issued the following statement about negotiations between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA):

A new occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation search tool provides work site parties with a more convenient way to access essential health and safety information.

Bridge closures will result in travel delays as work to expand the southwest segment of Anthony Henday Drive continues.

Alberta’s government is providing $87 million over three years to improve access to mental health and pediatric rehabilitation supports for children and youth.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Hepatitis Day:

Starting July 28, Albertans 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the eligibility criteria for targeted prevention prior to an exposure can get the monkeypox vaccine.

On July 24, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier that day.

To help with the rising cost of living, the government will provide more financial relief to Albertans in designated supportive living and long-term care from Nov. 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Minister Brad Rutherford, chief government whip and liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces, issued the following statement to recognize the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Agreement:

Rolling closures along a section of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway will be in effect on the morning of July 27 to accommodate the papal motorcade.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement after Pope Francis made a historic apology to Indigenous Peoples in Canada:

Rolling closures along sections of Highways 16, 43 and 633 will be in effect on July 26 to accommodate the papal motorcade.

Premier Jason Kenney welcomes Pope Francis to Alberta:

On the morning of July 25, Pope Francis will travel to Maskwacis for an event at 10 a.m. that will result in rolling closures along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway southbound.

Rolling closures along a section of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway will be in effect around the noon hour on Sunday, July 24 to accommodate the papal motorcade.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement July 22 about gasoline prices in Alberta:

Key decision makers from the Pacific Northwest will gather in Calgary July 24-28 to discuss shared interests in the region.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement on Condor’s announcement of non-stop air service between Edmonton and Frankfurt, Germany:

After a four-year absence, the Alberta Winter Games will return in February 2024 with Grande Prairie and region welcoming more than 2,800 coaches, technical officials and young athletes.

Alberta’s government is helping local innovators in and around Edmonton advance their technology solutions.

A diabetes working group is being formed to develop a comprehensive diabetes strategy for the province.

Albertans are waiting months to have firearms transfers and licence applications processed because the federal government failed to prepare for its own rule changes.

Construction on the 75-bed recovery community project in Red Deer is on time and on budget and is expected to be completed this fall.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Jason Nixon issued the following statement on affordability in Alberta:

On July 17, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred earlier that day in Calgary.

Alberta’s government is supporting 78 road, bridge, community airport and water infrastructure projects that will create hundreds of jobs.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement on Alberta’s economy:

New hydrogen projects will share $20 million in funding to accelerate clean energy development in Alberta.

Red Deer RCMP is the latest police service to offer immediate access to life-saving addiction treatment when an individual is arrested.

Alberta’s government is expanding help for victims and making sure they have consistent access to support across the province.

Expanded availability of a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine will provide Albertans with more choices about increasing their protection against COVID-19 based on their personal risk factors.

Alberta’s government has signed an agreement with the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations to strengthen their relationship through partnership and a shared path forward.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement on the grand opening of McKesson Canada’s new pharmaceutical distribution centre in Edmonton:

Alberta’s government is taking action on elder abuse by releasing a new prevention strategy to make our province safer for seniors.

Rolling road closures are scheduled for sections of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highways 2A, 16, 43, 611 and 633 from July 24 to 27 to accommodate the papal motorcade.