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Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on National Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Heritage Day, Sept. 19:

About 20 kilometres of Highway 986, between Highway 35 and Highway 743, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20.

Alberta Sheriffs have closed a property in Red Deer that was a haven for ongoing drug activity.

Alberta’s government is supporting artificial intelligence and machine learning, with $9 million in funding for the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii).

As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta taxpayers will spend $70 million to replace the eastbound bridge over the Bow River on southeast Stoney Trail in Calgary.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement in celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year:

Currently, 41 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, eight of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement on the World Juniors 2021 and 2022 tournaments being played in Edmonton and Red Deer.

A government-wide strategy will create jobs and drive investment and diversification in Alberta, while a new consultation will modernize intellectual property in the province.

The annual highway cleanup, which usually occurs in the spring but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19.

Alberta taxpayers are spending $43 million to enhance, repair and protect Alberta’s provincial parks while creating more than 290 jobs when they are needed most. 

Currently, 37 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, seven of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity. A record 18,919 tests were completed on Sept. 12 and more than 46,000 since the last update.

On Sept. 11, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the detention of a 59-year-old man who went into medical distress while in custody at the Ponoka RCMP detachment.

The governments of Alberta and Canada are supporting safe, quality affordable housing for Leduc residents with the grand opening of 36 more units.

Investigators are seeking the public’s help with a recent human-caused wildfire.

Currently, 41 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, six of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity. Active cases total 1,444, 50 fewer since the last update.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has pleaded guilty to one count under environmental legislation related to a release of chlorine gas at their water treatment plant.

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement on Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month:

Albertans will have the best access to scheduled surgery in Canada by 2023 in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Currently, 43 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, seven of whom are in intensive care – still well below hospital capacity.

Order Approved – September 10, 2020

Alberta’s ‘shelter for abandoned money’ – officially known as the Unclaimed Property Registry – wants Albertans to search for their lost money. 

Construction of a new courthouse in downtown Red Deer is set to begin.

On July 3, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 31-year-old man. 

Orders Approved – September 9, 2020

Albertans still have time to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to mark World Suicide Prevention Day:

There are currently 45 people in hospital due to COVID-19, seven of whom are in intensive care. There are now 1,585 active cases in Alberta.

Two new assistant chief judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Alberta.

Alberta’s government is inviting industry to submit qualifications to deliver five new high schools through a public-private partnership (P3).

Alberta Sheriffs have put a stop to criminal activity coming from a drug house that was an ongoing source of trouble for residents of a Lethbridge neighbourhood.

Alberta’s government is honouring its $20 million platform commitment to improve access to palliative care for Albertans and their families.

In total, 13,154 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. There are 45 people in hospital, 10 of whom are in intensive care.

Orders Approved – September 4, 2020

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day:

In total, 12,799 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. There are 47 people in hospital, nine of whom are in intensive care.

As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government is announcing new job-creating conservation projects.

Joint funding of $6.3 million will create immediate and future jobs in Alberta for testing energy-efficient innovation and technology in the construction sector.

In total, 12,653 Albertans have now recovered from COVID-19. There are 46 people in hospital, nine of whom are in intensive care.

Alberta’s government is declaring September as Recovery Month to support Albertans in addiction recovery, recognizing that these individuals lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc had a constructive first meeting in Edmonton.

On Aug. 30, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred that same day on Highway 16 near Entwistle, and which resulted in the death of a 32-year-old man.

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement declaring September as Arthritis Awareness Month:

Alberta’s government will be distributing $262 million in federal funding to school authorities for COVID-19 related expenses.

Orders approved – September 1, 2020

The governments of Alberta and Canada will fund a Métis Capital Housing Corporation (MCHC) affordable housing project to provide homes and create jobs in the community.

More than 1,050 jobs will be created in northern Alberta communities through infrastructure projects approved through a joint federal-provincial program.

Lori Mattis has been appointed as a part-time master in chambers of the Court of Queen’s Bench in Calgary.

Hundreds of new spaces will be created for seniors and vulnerable people under an innovative plan to expand continuing care.