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Alberta Enterprise Corporation Board chair Paul Haggis has been appointed as a board member of the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund.

Len Rhodes, Craig Corbett, Gerard Curran and Elan Harper have been named to the board of the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission.

Five tribunal members have been appointed to the Alberta Human Rights Commission.

The Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta (WCB) Board of Directors has been reduced from 10 to seven members, saving as much as $56,000 in spending.

William J. Kenny, QC, a lawyer and partner with Miller Thomson LLP, has been appointed to the Rule of Courts Committee.

Three new members have been named to serve on the Municipal Government Board.

The provincial government has appointed new board members at 11 of Alberta’s post-secondary institutions.

Tyler Shandro has appointed David Weyant, QC, as the new AHS board chair, and added Capital Power CEO Brian Vaasjo to the board.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement to acknowledge the receipt of the report from the Blue Ribbon Panel on Alberta’s finances:

The Alberta government has appointed a diverse expert panel that will use research, expertise and experience to assess Alberta’s minimum wage.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in support of India’s Independence Day:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize National Liberation Day of Korea:

Local perspectives will play a larger role in caribou recovery planning following the establishment of three sub-regional caribou task forces in Alberta.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Pakistani Independence Day:

Albertans are encouraged to mark Aug. 17-18 on their calendars to experience this year’s Alberta Open Farm Days lineup, including an exclusive craft beer.

Giving Albertans more choice and convenience with their car insurance caps off 100 days of red tape reduction.

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples:

The second annual Alberta Local Food Week will showcase Alberta producers and processors and promote the province’s $1-billion local food industry.

Alberta is using e-transfers to get grant money to non-profit organizations faster.

Minister of Service Alberta Nate Glubish issued the following statement on cutting red tape in the real estate sector:

Health Minister Tyler Shandro issued the following statement inviting Albertans to share their feedback on Alberta Health Services as part of the review now underway:

The governments of Alberta and Canada are helping homeless people in Calgary to get back on their feet with the opening of the Clayton apartment.

As it reaches its 100-day milestone, Alberta’s new government is keeping another promise by introducing a $10-million fund to stand up for Indigenous peoples’ prosperity.

Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued the following statement regarding the Rutherford Scholarship:

The province has charged Jasper-based Bowen Contracting Ltd. and its director Murdock Bowen for not complying with an order to protect a creek bank and shoreline.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement:

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement to recognize Heritage Day:

Premier Jason Kenney has issued the following statement on the death of MP Deepak Obhrai:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in memory of the start of the ISIS genocide of the Yazidi and Assyrian people:

In support of the Red Tape Reduction Act, the Government of Alberta is launching the first two industry panels that will assist in identifying unnecessary red tape in key sectors of Alberta’s economy.

Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on Alberta’s reference to the Alberta Court of Appeal:

Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued the following statement on Alberta’s Fight Back Strategy:

The province is preserving its past as three century-old commercial buildings in Lethbridge and Edmonton have received Provincial Historic Resource designation.

The Persons with Developmental Disabilities review panel’s engagement report is now available online.

Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued this statement to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons:

The advanced education minister is applauding Keyano College for adopting free speech principles to ensure diverse opinions are heard on its campuses.

Alberta is increasing September’s oil production limit to reflect increased movement of crude by rail, declining inventory and improved efficiencies in export pipelines.

Alberta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ontario to enhance opportunities for students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Heavy rain has washed out sections of Highway 88 north of Slave Lake near the Hamlet of Marten Beach.

Government is restoring investor confidence in Alberta’s electricity system by returning to a cost-effective, reliable energy-only market.

Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell honoured young advocates, scientists, artists and volunteers at the Queen’s Jubilee awards ceremony.

The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture concluded their two-day annual meeting in Quebec City on July 19.

Energy Minister Sonya Savage joined Saskatchewan and Ontario ministers in expressing frustration with results of the 2019 Energy and Mines Ministers' Conference.