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Orders Approved - March 19, 2019

Order Approved – March 15, 2019

Industry and markets will have greater certainty for making decisions by having production limit information two months in advance.

Premier Rachel Notley will continue to fight for Alberta families by focusing on what matters most to them in the upcoming 2019 spring session.

The province has developed new guidelines governing the scattering of cremated ashes for families honouring the last wishes of a loved one or following cultural and religious traditions.

The province is making sure Alberta families have life-saving support when they need it by helping STARS purchase a new helicopter.

A new online tool gives adults access to their personal health records, including immunizations, medications and lab test results.

Through commitments made in the government’s Taking Action Against Racism report, Premier Rachel Notley is creating a Provincial Hate Crimes Unit.

The Alberta government is building new affordable housing in Stony Plain to ensure area residents can stay in their chosen community.

More First Nation communities than ever before will have access to clean, safe drinking water thanks to major historic investments by the Alberta government.

The Government of Alberta will build a new bridge on Highway 3 over the Oldman River in Lethbridge.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement about the mosque shootings in New Zealand:

Families, Indigenous communities and vulnerable Canadians in need of an affordable place to call home can count on long-term funding for community housing in Alberta thanks to an agreement signed today by the federal and provincial governments.

In a historic partnership with the Dene Tha’ First Nation, the Alberta government is bringing safe and reliable drinking water to the nation. 

New support services in Red Deer mean the community’s most vulnerable will have a safe, warm place to sleep.

The Government of Alberta is expanding Deerfoot Trail to create jobs, ease congestion and reduce commute times.

Arenas, rinks, aquatic centres, community recreation centres and multiplexes across the province can receive funding for facility upgrades under a new program.

Now, more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change.

Several wide loads will travel between Edmonton and the Fort Saskatchewan area this week.

The province is investing in a new facility to replace the oldest lodge in Alberta so that Red Deer seniors can remain in their community, close to their loved ones.

Action sport fans could experience the popular, high-energy X Games in Alberta.

Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan is helping major industries reduce emissions and create jobs while cutting costs and becoming more competitive.

The newly created Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland conserves natural landscapes and watersheds, while supporting traditional Indigenous uses and sustainable development. 

A new document will boost consumer confidence by educating Albertans about their rights when making a purchase.

Orders Approved – March 8, 2019

Soccer players in Calgary will have better turf to kick the ball on when the Genesis Centre upgrades its outdoor field.

A new continuing care facility is moving forward for families and residents in Lethbridge and surrounding areas.

Families and businesses in Fort Saskatchewan will see critical transportation projects get underway this year.

Alberta is taking a significant step forward on a more diversified economy with a project that supports hundreds of jobs and adds more value to our energy resources.

Status of Women Minister Danielle Larivee issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:

Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan will cut emissions by 50 megatonnes, save Albertans more than $510 million in energy costs and support more than 20,000 jobs.

Soil sample tests at the former Domtar site in Edmonton confirm there are hazards to human health in the soil, affirming the protective measures put in place in 2018 to limit exposure.

Provincial transit grants for things such as electric buses, light rail vehicles and a new LRT station will help make public transit a better choice for more Albertans.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement in response to China blocking the import of Canadian canola from Richardson International Ltd., which exports 30 per cent of Alberta canola: 

The Government of Alberta is improving flood resilience in Calgary and protecting communities across the province through investments in new infrastructure.

Three new highway rest stops will give drivers more places to pull over, rest and inspect their vehicles.

As part of its ongoing work towards becoming a university, Red Deer College has chosen Red Deer University as its future name.

A new management plan for Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park will guide future recreation opportunities and infrastructure, while preserving its ecological value.

Contracts have been signed for two segments of the West Calgary Ring Road project and construction will begin this spring.

The province is investing in new water system improvements to provide the City of Red Deer and central Alberta with clean, safe water.

Team Alberta has surpassed the all-time medals count for the province as the 2019 Canada Winter Games wrap up.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement to celebrate the start of Alberta Francophonie Month:

Education Minister David Eggen has issued a Ministerial Order to ban seclusion rooms in schools.

Alberta Innovates will launch a tech accelerator program to help high-tech entrepreneurs turn ideas into market-ready products and applications.

A first-of-its-kind pharmacy funding framework that has successfully reduced government’s health-care costs will be extended for another two years.

Alberta’s policy of matching oil production to export capacity will see a slight increase for April as government works to slowly ease the limits.

Orders Approved – February 27, 2019

On Pink Shirt Day, Albertans can show their support and take a stand against bullying by wearing pink.

Alberta’s child poverty rate has dropped, thanks to the Alberta Child Benefit and other poverty-reduction strategies.

It might still be winter, but wildfire officials are already preparing for this year’s wildfire season.