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A new trail at Fish Creek Provincial Park will be named for an Alberta Parks volunteer who fought to make provincial parks more accessible.

Alberta is the first province to implement Jordan’s Principle, which will help First Nations children access the services they need, when they need them.

The Alberta government is investing in new MAX transit lines throughout Calgary to offer faster, more efficient ways for Calgarians to get around.

Order Approved – November 14, 2018

To help the University of Calgary attract new investment and bring innovative technologies to market, the Alberta government is transferring ownership of the University Research Park to the institution.

Grande Prairie, Rocky Mountain House, Hinton, Whitecourt and areas in between are expected to receive up to 20 centimetres of snow over the next 24 hours.

New funding for Hospice Calgary will give over 2,000 children, teens and their parents access to grief counselling when dealing with the loss of someone close to them.

Alberta is making history by becoming the first province in Canada to dedicate an entire month to the celebration of artists.

The Alberta government is investing in a new program that will bring Indigenous language education into classrooms across the province.

Crews will install girders for the Deerfoot Trail/212 Avenue interchange, Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 19-21 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Darcy Dobrosky has been fined $1,000 for violating the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement on school authority compliance with An Act to Support Gay-Straight Alliances.

The CapitalCare Norwood Continuing Care Centre project is moving forward and construction will begin summer of 2019.

With pipeline delays now costing Canadians more than $80 million per day, Alberta is launching the next phase of the nationwide Keep Canada Working campaign.

Statement from Minister Ricardo Miranda:

The deadline for applications for the second round of funding through the Anti-Racism Community Grant program has been extended to Nov. 19.

A historic agreement will help Lubicon Lake Band build new homes and roads, a community centre and a new school.

Alberta’s solar industry has grown by five times since 2015, diversifying the economy, creating jobs and helping save Albertans money on their energy bills.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement for Remembrance Day 2018:

Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision regarding the federal government’s constitutional authority to create a national securities regulator:

The Alberta government is supporting organizations that give victims a voice and address the causes of crime in communities across the province.

An event celebrating 100 years since the end of the First World War will take place on the Alberta legislature grounds on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, has declared Nov. 11, 2018 as A Day to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Poland Regaining Independence in the Province of Alberta.

Edmonton-area veterans will soon have a one-stop shop to find housing, get mental and physical health supports and receive help securing employment.

The province is working to ensure all Albertans can benefit from the economic recovery by ensuring people with disabilities or low income Albertans have stable, predictable supports. 

Orders Approved – November 6, 2018

With two decades of financial and governance experience, Joan Hertz has been appointed as the new board chair of ATB Financial, effective Jan. 1, 2019.

Alberta Education is shifting curriculum development timelines to include Grade 9 earlier in the development process. 

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement as Albertans mark Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas:

The Alberta government has appointed three new judges to the Provincial Court of Alberta to ensure Albertans have more timely and representative access to justice.

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

The Alberta government is working to get big money out of local elections while increasing transparency and accountability, so that Albertans get a fairer vote.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Veterans’ Week:

Outdoor enthusiasts now have better access to more than 150 kilometres of non-motorized trail in West Bragg Creek and Kananaskis Country.

The Government of Alberta has signed a historic agreement with the Piikani Nation to ensure that treaty rights, traditional practices and Indigenous knowledge are better protected and fostered in the Castle region.

Proposed legislation would formalize government’s long-standing relationship with the Alberta Medical Association (AMA).

The province is investing in Edmonton’s Valley Line West LRT expansion to provide more affordable public transit options for Albertans in the capital region.

Thanks to a calmer wildfire season at home, Alberta firefighters stepped up to help battle extreme wildfires in B.C. and the Pacific Northwest.

To mark Family Violence Prevention Month, the government is taking action to increase awareness, support survivors and end family violence.

Orders Approved – October 30, 2018

New legislation would expand court access for First Nations and ensure private guardianships do not happen without mandatory home studies and cultural plans.

Rural communities throughout Alberta will have options when it comes to rural bus service as Greyhound officially ends its operation in the province.

The provincial government is working to protect Albertans from sexual misconduct and abuse from regulated health professionals by introducing a bill that increases survivor supports and requires more transparency for regulatory colleges.

For the first time, Albertans with disabilities will have a dedicated advocate to help them resolve issues, find supports and promote inclusion.

Learners in Alberta would continue to have affordable tuition and fees and better access to post-secondary opportunities because of changes proposed in An Act to Improve the Affordability and Accessibility of Post-Secondary Education.

Three Alberta visionaries have been honoured by the Agriculture Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the cattle-feeding, crop science and greenhouse industries.

In honour of the late former premier Jim Prentice, the Government of Alberta is contributing to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s efforts to protect a critical wildlife corridor in the Crowsnest Pass.

Southbound access to the community of Cranston from Deerfoot Trail via 212 Avenue SE will open this afternoon, Friday, Oct. 26.

Albertans are being honoured for their work to preserve and share the stories of our province at the 2018 Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage Awards.

Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement regarding the use of seclusion, time out and physical restraint in schools: