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On Nov. 30, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old man, hereinafter referred to as the affected person (AP), after he went into medical distress while being held in a cell in the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Detainee Management Unit (DMU). No officers were designated as subject officers. ASIRT’s investigation is now complete.

In the spirit of the Famous Five, the Persons Case Scholarship will invest $100,000 in future leaders promoting gender equality.

Albertans can now book their influenza immunization appointments to stay healthy, protect others and reduce pressure on Alberta’s health-care system during COVID-19.

Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Vijayadashami, or Dussehra:

Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued the following statement on Canadian Library Month and Canadian Library Workers’ Day:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik and Associate Minister of Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement:

Alberta’s government will award a total of $125,000 to young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Minister of Treasury Board and Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement about contract negotiations with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and the Government of Alberta (GoA):

Daily dose numbers continue to grow as more than 3.2 million Albertans are now vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The government-supported verification app to check proof of vaccination with a QR code is now available for download.

Vaccines are safe and effective, and there has never been a more important time to get vaccinated to protect yourself, your loved ones and our health-care system.

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

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement celebrating Thanksgiving:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik issued the following statement on the International Day of the Girl:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik has declared Oct. 10-16, 2021 Women in STEM Week.

Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan issued the following statement on World Homeless Day 2021:

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day:

On July 10, 2019, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident involving the June 11, 2019 apprehension and arrest of a 26-year-old man.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the September 2021 Labour Force Survey:

Alberta’s government has streamlined the post-secondary program approval process, giving institutions more flexibility to respond to labour market needs and develop innovative new programming.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on HPV Prevention Week:

On July 11, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was directed to investigate an allegation that on June 9, 2018 a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer committed an assault when he delivered an open-handed slap to the face of a handcuffed 30-year-old man being detained at the Strathcona County RCMP Detachment.

The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes, is now available to everyone in Edmonton.

Alberta’s government will bring in new supports for businesses implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program.

Organizations targeted by hate crimes can now apply for grants to make security-related improvements.

Eight exceptional Albertans will be inducted into the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2021.

Orders approved – October 6, 2021

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Dow announcing to build the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene and derivatives complex in Alberta:

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a property in Lloydminster where drug activity and violence created an unsafe environment in the community.

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

Alberta’s government is taking action to further protect students, parents, teachers and staff with more tools to help fight against COVID-19.

More than 75 per cent of eligible Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 while thousands more Albertans are now eligible for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day:

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on National Catholic Health Care Week:

Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on the federal government invoking the dispute settlement provision of the 1977 Transit Pipelines Treaty:

Alberta’s government is seeking input from the public to update the definition of elder abuse.

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on Sisters in Spirit Day:

After five years of construction, one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Alberta’s history fully opens to traffic.

Whitney Issik, Associate Minister of Status of Women, issued the following statement on Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

A walk to commemorate and raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous people will occur on Highways 2 and 3 from Oct. 1-4.

Alberta’s government is strengthening the workforce by launching the second phase of the Driving Back to Work grant program.

Another lucky Albertan is $1 million richer as Alberta’s vaccine lottery draws to a close.

Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon issued this statement on the Day of Older Persons in Alberta:

Alberta’s next Artist in Residence is poet Zach Polis from St. Albert.

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement on Child Abuse Prevention Month:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on Dyslexia Awareness Month:

Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement on Islamic Heritage Month:

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik issued the following statement on Women’s History Month:

Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan issued the following statement recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021:

Alberta will accept federal support to help protect the health-care system and the health of Albertans during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees.

Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement declaring Sept. 30 a Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Alberta:

Orders approved – September 29, 2021

Five new high schools moving ahead through a public-private partnership (P3) will save Alberta taxpayers $114.5 million, support 1,678 jobs and provide about 7,000 new student spaces as part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan.

Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke for 20 minutes this morning. Most of the discussion was on the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on a recent letter sent to Alberta Health Services from a group called Health Professionals United:

Premier Jason Kenney and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline becoming operational:

Wainwright and area residents can now earn a university degree to become a registered nurse without leaving their home community.

Minister of Culture Ron Orr issued the following statement on Alberta Concussion Awareness Day:

Alberta’s government is making sure patients, their families and health-care workers are able to safely access hospitals and other health facilities during protests.

Note to Editors: In response to questions from some media outlets about how much the Alberta government has spent on advertising and other costs for COVID-19 and vaccine promotion, the following updated information is available:

Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta, issued the following statement on Right to Know Day:

Order Approved – September 27, 2021

Highway 2 between Highway 35 and 55 Avenue in Grimshaw will be closed and available to local traffic only to accommodate CN railway repairs from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sept. 28.

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu issued the following statement on Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day:

Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu and Teri Bryant, chief firearms officer, issued the following statements on Provincial Hunting Day:

On Sept. 21, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer’s discharge of his service weapon during an encounter with a 29-year-old man that day.

Alberta is among the first provinces and territories in Canada to provide access to the new cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta.

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7:

Albertans who have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to register online for a chance to win the last $1-million prize in Alberta’s vaccine lottery.

More immunocompromised Albertans are now eligible for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on the result of the 2021 federal election:

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement on public health measures for youth sports and recreation:

Associate Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement as Sukkot begins:

Albertans will soon be able to have their COVID-19 vaccination records printed at local registry offices anywhere across the province.

Alberta’s mobile vaccination clinic will visit locations in Calgary and Edmonton Sept. 20-25 as post-secondary students return to class.

Fully vaccinated individuals or those with a recent negative privately paid COVID-19 test are now able to safely access participating businesses and events across the province.

Associate Minister of Status of Women Whitney Issik issued the following statement recognizing Gender Equality Week:

Albertans will now have a simpler, more convenient way to get proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day:

Daily vaccine doses nearly tripled on Sept. 16, as more than 3.1 million Albertans are now vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on Yom Kippur: