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Low-income and homeless Calgarians will have faster access to mental health services at CUPS as the Government of Alberta increases support to eliminate the wait list.

The Alberta government has laid charges against the Town of Whitecourt and Woodlands County, operators of the Whitecourt Regional Solid Waste Management Authority, for offences under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.

Community groups, municipalities and organizations can apply for new program funding to help seniors live healthy, engaged lives.

Redevelopment within Kananaskis Country’s Bow Valley Provincial Park will be a major benefit to river users, supporting world-class water-based recreation.

Minister of Education David Eggen issued the following statement about social studies course material given to an Alberta student:

All open provincial historic sites and museums will offer free admission and family friendly activities during Alberta Culture Days, Sept. 28-30.

Alberta’s new trade and investment contractor, Connection Silicon Valley (CSV), will help open doors for Alberta businesses in Silicon Valley, San Francisco and beyond.

Scott Webb, a respected community leader, businessperson and long-time resident of Vermilion, is the new chair of the Board of Governors at Lakeland College.

Orders Approved – September 18, 2018

The Governments of Canada and Alberta are making lives better for seniors in Rimbey and surrounding communities with the grand opening of the new Valley View Manor. Eighty new units offer increased flexibility to seniors in the level of care they can access and allow them to remain close to their families and communities.

The province is helping conserve 13,000 acres of private land containing vital watersheds, grasslands and wildlife habitats across the province.

Across Alberta, children are learning how to get to school and back home safely during annual Traffic Safety Day events.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement as Jewish Albertans mark Yom Kippur:

Alberta Parks wants you to share your memories and photographs of Kananaskis Country to celebrate the region’s 40^th anniversary.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the United Nations’ International Day of Democracy:

The province is adding another option to Alberta’s Green Certificate Program (GCP) so students have more opportunities to learn about careers in agribusiness.

Alberta’s book-publishing industry is getting a boost as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to preserve the province’s culture, help create jobs and diversify the economy.

Due to popular demand, the Royal Alberta Museum is releasing an additional 8,000 online tickets for its free admission opening days, Oct. 3 to 8.

The Government of Alberta is paving the way for the future of Alberta’s burgeoning tech sector by investing in short-term, high labour demand post-secondary programs across the province.

Organizations can apply for up to 40 new grants that will promote women’s economic security and leadership and prevent gender-based violence.

Doors will open to the new Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), the largest museum in Western Canada, on Wednesday, Oct. 3, with six free days of entry.

Motorists should drive to the conditions as winter weather arrives in parts of the province.

Alberta is investing in excellence in veterinary medicine to help expand the University of Calgary’s veterinary medicine program. 

Premier Rachel Notley and Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd joined Nexen officials, First Nations enterprises and other local suppliers to highlight a $400-million investment by Nexen. Nexen is a wholly owned subsidiary of CNOOC Ltd.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement wishing Alberta’s Muslim communities a happy Hijri New Year:

Little Red River Cree Nation has partnered with the Alberta government to install solar panel systems on two community buildings.

Edmonton’s Chilean community is donating a treasure trove of records to the Provincial Archives of Alberta.

The successful startup of Suncor’s Fort Hills oil sands project is a win for Alberta’s energy sector and the economy of Wood Buffalo as the province continues to create good jobs and lead the country in growth.

The Alberta government is moving forward to secure a new construction manager for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.

The school, which serves Indigenous students, will be fully replaced with an enhanced cultural space and modern, flexible learning areas.

Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA Estefania Cortes-Vargas will promote the benefits of bilateral trade between Alberta and the U.S.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Rosh Hashanah:

To recognize International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement:

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement to mark
Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day:

Beaver First Nation has partnered with the Alberta government to install solar panel systems on a number of community buildings to help cut their power bills.

About 3,000 students have returned to school with more skills, training and work experience than ever before after completing the Summer Temporary Employment Program.

The deadline is drawing near, but Albertans still have time to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Organizations can now apply for Government of Alberta grants that support local crime-prevention initiatives.

As part of the Government of Alberta’s largest infrastructure build in the province’s history, nearly 32,000 students will be attending school in new and modernized learning spaces this school year.

An innovative firefighter training program and a new emergency services centre will help improve visitor and resident safety in the Kananaskis Region.

Alberta communities and not-for-profit operators of tourism attractions are receiving provincial grants to attract more visitors and boost tourism spending.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the 5245th Birth Anniversary of Krishna:

Christina Gray, Minister of Labour, issued the following statement regarding Labour Day:

Alberta’s 2018-19 deficit is projected to fall by $1 billion as the economy continues to recover.

Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman issued the following statement acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day:

Premier Rachel Notley delivered the following remarks today in a live address about the Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project:

511 Alberta has been upgraded to give Albertans better technology to monitor conditions on provincial highways.

A provincial grant to Native Friendship Centres is supporting the hiring of four navigators to connect people with life-saving treatment, harm reduction and culturally sensitive wraparound services.

In one month, Alberta’s biggest celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit returns.

Respected oil and gas expert David Collyer is the new board chair of Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), effective Oct. 1, 2018.