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The Alberta government has laid seven charges against the City of Edmonton for pesticide-related offences.

Alberta graduates of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Bold Eagle employment program will receive high school credits starting in the 2018-19 school year.

Order Approved – August 15, 2018

Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board, released the following statement about the tentative agreement reached with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), covering members who work in the public service:

The Alberta government is adding more than 400 new post-secondary tech program seats this September to keep pace with the province’s diversifying economy.

A fault in the plumbing was discovered at the legislature grounds wading pool and the pool is temporarily closed to the public.

Recognize child development professionals for their work by nominating them for the Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development.

Alberta commuters will have more options when it comes to getting around thanks to a new public transportation program that invests in green transit throughout the province.

Brad Zumwalt, a Calgary-based venture capitalist and CEO of Zinc Ventures, will co-chair the council tasked with advising government as it invests in necessary tech training and education to grow Alberta’s tech sector.

A fire ban prohibiting all open fires, including campfires in campgrounds, is now in place in parts of southern Alberta.

Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry takes centre stage Aug. 12-19 as the province hosts its first ever Local Food Week.

The Government of Alberta is proud to celebrate the contributions of generations of Pakistani Canadians to the social, economic and political fabric of the province by declaring August 2018 Pakistani Heritage Month in Alberta.

A Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility and one of its directors have been found guilty and sentenced under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

The Alberta government has laid four charges against a Westlock company and its owner for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation and pesticide regulations.

The Government of Alberta has partnered with Miywasin Friendship Centre to install a solar voltaic panel system on the Medicine Hat facility.

There is a fire restriction prohibiting open fires on private land, as well as backcountry and non-designated camping sites in parts of southern Alberta.

With summer temperatures on the rise, employers and workers need to take special precautions to stay safe when working in the heat.

Beginning Aug. 10, a detour will be in place along the Glenmore Trail/Sarcee Trail/Highway 8 corridor until fall 2019.

The Government of Alberta’s online database has been updated with information on service contracts awarded outside a formal competition process during the first fiscal quarter.

Nominees for the 2018 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards will be acknowledged at three community celebrations across the province.

The Government of Alberta has issued a Request for Proposals for maintenance operations on Deerfoot Trail in Calgary to ensure it is safe year-round.

Status of Women is supporting 32 projects that will help immigrant entrepreneurs, empower Indigenous communities and make life better for Alberta women.

The Alberta government is investing in new and refurbished exhibits at Calgary’s Heritage Park which will tell the story of our natural resources history.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Heritage Day weekend:

Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda issues following statement:

Order Approved – August 3, 2018

The Alberta government is investing in Vivo for Healthier Generations’ facility to help more Calgarians live active, healthy lives.

Starting today, Albertans will no longer be pushed to the back of the line by bots when buying event tickets.

Alberta’s new hunting regulations will better manage and track species health, provide new hunting opportunities and introduce a seniors’ discount on hunting licences.

Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more are being recognized with Century Farm and Ranch awards.

Farms, ag-tourism operators and culinary events across the province are opening their gates to visitors on Aug. 18 and 19.

The Alberta Government is moving forward with its Budget 2018 commitment to improve access to justice by appointing four judges to newly created Provincial Court positions.

The Alberta government has issued a Notice of Default to Graham Construction and Engineering, construction manager for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

The 2020 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Edmonton will add to Alberta’s long history of hosting elite sport events, and provide opportunities to inspire the next generation of Alberta’s athletes.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the death of an Alberta firefighter:

More families will have access to supports for anxiety, depression and stress thanks to funding to expand services at the Calgary Counselling Centre.

Premier Rachel Notley joined Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials for a special blessing ceremony near the site that will store pipe needed to build the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

The annual provincewide celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit is back for its 11th year.

Carillion Canada has sold its Highway Maintenance operations in Alberta and Ontario to Emcon Services Inc., a highway and bridge maintenance company currently operating in British Columbia and Ontario.

Legacy Regional Park, the first major recreational hub on Lethbridge’s north side, is now open thanks to provincial and municipal investment.

Back by popular demand, a free seminar is coming to more Alberta communities to help entrepreneurs interested in starting a tourism business, expanding opportunities and attracting more tourists.

A brand new wing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital will mean increased access to better health-care services for area families.

Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more are being recognized with Century Farm and Ranch awards.

Albertans living along the Medicine Hat/Lethbridge Highway 3 corridor and in Red Deer County will have better access to public transportation as the Government of Alberta expands a pilot program for new bus lines.

The accomplishments of Alberta’s young leaders and artists were recognized by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell at the Queen’s Jubilee awards ceremony in Edmonton.

­­Orders approved – July 23, 2018

Albertans still have time to honour local “heritage heroes” with the extension of the nomination deadline for the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage Awards.

The Alberta Government has declared July 21, 2018 as Global Day of Inclusion.

Alberta’s mission to Seattle and Spokane will help build support for pipelines and opposition to U.S. trade tariffs.

Families visiting Alberta’s provincial parks on Saturday will be able to enjoy fun activities as well as improved campsites, better picnic areas and more comfort camping thanks to new government funding.