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Albertans now have new options at restaurants, bars and hotels as common-sense changes are made to the province’s liquor regulations.

The Alberta Local Food Council has a diverse cross-section of members who represent Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry.

Do you know any inspiring young leaders? Help them win a Great Kid Award!

The Alberta government is ensuring victims of crime have the help they need with a five-point plan that will strengthen support for victims.

Workers’ Compensation Board member Grace Thostenson has been appointed as the new chair of the board, effective Oct. 24.

Orders Approved – October 17, 2018

The Alberta government is taking action to prevent family violence by supporting organizations that address the causes and create local solutions.

Grade 6 results on the mathematics Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) have improved thanks to the government’s actions on math.

A new tax credit will make it easier for Alberta entrepreneurs to attract local investment to start or expand their small businesses.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement, as Canadians mark Persons Day:

The governments of Alberta and Canada and the Town of Banff are improving lives for families and individuals in Banff and the surrounding communities with the grand opening of the new Ti’nu affordable apartment complex.

To recognize the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement:

The community of Red Earth Creek is receiving in-person registry services this week as part of a pilot project to improve rural Albertans’ access to registry services.

A new farm and ranch safety grant launches Oct. 15 to help eligible agriculture employers comply with new occupational health and safety requirements.

With cannabis set to be legalized across the country in two days, the health and safety of Albertans remains a top priority for the provincial government.

The Government of Alberta is fulfilling its commitment to release financial information a minimum of 30 days ahead of the City of Calgary’s plebiscite on hosting the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The governments of Canada and Alberta are making lives better for seniors in Smoky Lake and surrounding communities with the grand opening of the new Bar-V-Nook Manor.

Education Minister David Eggen will meet with his new Minister’s Youth Council this weekend.

A report on the status of the province’s payday loan industry highlights how lower rates and better lending alternatives have protected Albertans.

The province is funding upgrades to a world-class, one-of-a-kind fibre-processing plant in Vegreville to create opportunities for diversification and jobs in primary and value-added agriculture sectors.

The Alberta government is supporting upgrades to WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park so athletes can continue to pursue excellence at one of the nation’s premier winter sport facilities.

Modernized facilities and infrastructure for research and innovation at the U of A will provide students with better opportunities for learning that lead to good jobs.

The Alberta government is increasing support for legal aid to ensure low-income and vulnerable Albertans can access the justice system for years to come.

Alberta is mandating training for new commercial drivers and strengthening safety requirements for commercial carriers to enhance public safety.

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is expanding its lending program to offer more assistance to spur on Alberta’s growing agricultural industry.  

Alberta Sheriffs investigators have shut down a problem property that was a magnet for drug activity in north Lethbridge. 

Alberta Education invites Albertans to view the latest draft curriculum prior to the next phase of development.

The Alberta government is investing in the new Londonderry community housing project to give 240 families a safe and affordable place to call home.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day:

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Hindu festival of Navratri:

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13, reminds Albertans how to prepare for and reduce the risks of home fires.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Thanksgiving:

Orders Approved – October 3, 2018

The governments of Canada and Alberta are making lives better for seniors in Crowsnest Pass communities by building the new Crowsnest Pass Seniors Lodge.

Alberta sheriffs have shuttered a problem property in Calgary and placed the owner under strict conditions until 2021.

The Alberta government is investing in the province’s magazine publishing sector as part of its ongoing commitment to preserve Alberta culture, help create jobs and diversify the economy.

Construction is underway on a new addiction and mental health site at the Royal Alexandra Hospital to help individuals and families get the supports they need day and night.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Sisters in Spirit vigils for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls:

Noah has unseated Liam to claim the top name among baby boys in Alberta, while Olivia claims the top spot on the girls’ list for the fourth year in a row.

The Government of Alberta is helping to advance the development of a new neurosciences intensive care unit (neuro ICU) at the University of Alberta Hospital. 

Crowds of people poured through the doors as the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) began a new era in the heart of downtown Edmonton.

Orders Approved – October 1, 2018

Snowstorms in parts of southern Alberta continue to create extreme winter driving conditions.

Snowstorms in parts of southern Alberta have created extreme winter driving conditions.

Ginger Ada Rogers has been fined $28,750 for violating the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

The Government of Alberta is seeking proposals for large-scale solar energy providers to meet more than half of its green power needs.

Changes to the province’s road test model will improve access for rural communities and enhance service for all drivers.

The province is recognizing nine individuals and organizations for the difference they make in the lives of Alberta seniors.

When drivers signal to pedestrians that they have been seen, crossing the street is much safer.

The Government of Alberta is supporting 33 communities with disaster relief funding to help them recover losses caused by recent flooding and wildfires.