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The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Act, has been introduced to ensure the sustainability of ranching and rangelands.

Government has laid a total of 12 environmental charges against three companies and one director from each company related to offences in Calgary.

Alberta will participate in the proposed class action, filed in B.C., to recoup costs of opioids from opioid manufacturers and distributors.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement celebrating Thanksgiving:

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Sukkot:

The Alberta government has laid 6 charges against the Village of Cereal related to the improper use of pesticides that occurred on or about June 6, 2017.

Influenza vaccine is arriving in pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the province this week.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on International Day of the Girl:

Orders Approved – October 10, 2019

Brian Summers has been appointed as a Master in Chambers of the Edmonton Court of Queen’s Bench.

Associate Minister of Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day:

Agrium Inc. pleaded guilty to one count of failing to report an ammonia release from its Carseland Nitrogen Operations facility southeast of Calgary.

Alberta is allowing businesses to invest in equipment with quicker writeoffs to better support their growth and job creation.

The Government of Alberta aims to boost revenues by selling surplus land in south Edmonton.

Orders Approved – October 8, 2019

The Real Estate Amendment Act 2019 will bring an end to ongoing dysfunction by reforming governance of Alberta’s real estate regulator.

A former water treatment operator has lost a Court of Queen’s Bench appeal of his sentencing and conviction for violating the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on taking initial steps towards establishing the Canadian Energy Centre.

Bill 14, the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Act, would set up a first-of-its-kind Crown corporation to facilitate Indigenous investments and job creation.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Yom Kippur:

The legislative assembly will reconvene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in order to fulfil an ambitious legislative agenda.

Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu issued the following statement to mark Fire Prevention Week:

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on National Catholic Health Care Week in Alberta:

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

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statements on Sisters in Spirit Day:

Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on reports released Oct. 4 by the Auditor General, Ethics Commissioner and the Public Interest Commissioner on previous leadership of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER):

Today the Government of Alberta is releasing the Report of the investigation under the Conflicts of Interest Act by Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Ethics Commissioner, into allegations involving Jim Ellis.

Please join Finance Minister Travis Toews as he hosts telephone town halls to listen to Albertans’ ideas on the best way to return Alberta’s budget to balance.

Alberta will act to protect hard-working farmers from aggressive, illegal protests.

The Royal Alberta Museum’s first year in its new downtown Edmonton home was record-setting, as hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked to discover history.

Orders approved – October 1, 2019

Health Minister Tyler Shandro has asked MLA Jeremy Nixon to lead a review of the province’s tobacco and smoking legislation, with a focus on regulating vaping.

The Government of Alberta is recognizing nine individuals and organizations for making a difference in the lives of Alberta seniors and their communities.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Islamic Heritage Month:

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement about Women’s History Month:

A program is now available to help unionized employees, or employees who may become part of a union, better understand and exercise their rights.

Seniors can now quickly, easily and securely submit financial benefit applications and supporting documents online.

Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement for Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Day of Older Persons:

The government is endorsing an awareness campaign celebrating the sustainability of our forests and the importance of the forest sector.

Economic opportunity and the protection of wildlife highlight a land swap with the Municipal District of Bighorn.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to honour police and peace officers:

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement on the Hindu festival of Navaratri:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement as Albertans of the Jewish faith celebrate the new year:

A new safe haven for women and their children is opening at YWCA Calgary.

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

The speed limit on a 10-kilometre stretch of Highway 35 south of High Level has been reduced to 50 kilometres per hour, effective immediately.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Alberta Culture Days:

Associate Minister of Natural Gas Dale Nally issued the following statement in response to the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) decision to revise natural gas pipeline storage during maintenance periods:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement celebrating Alberta Culture Days: