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Albertans are invited to help honour the people making a difference in their communities by nominating individuals for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

The Alberta government has laid two charges against a Calgary environmental company and its principal for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation.

Government is working to recover money that is owed to people for work done in Alberta that has not been paid by their employers.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement:

Alberta’s French-speaking population now has a voice to help government enhance services in French in meaningful ways.

Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement today after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Oct. 17, 2018 as the formal date for cannabis legalization:

Albertans have the opportunity to provide feedback about how elections in municipalities, school boards, Metis Settlements and irrigation districts are conducted.

It’s never too early to sling and sip suds during the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.

Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement about today’s Education Framework Agreement signing ceremony with the four Maskwacîs Cree First Nations:

Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more are being recognized with Century Farm and Ranch awards.

Orders Approved – June 18, 2018

New Indigenous training will help Alberta public servants better deliver programs and services to the Indigenous community.

Construction projects in and around Grande Prairie will result in detours and travel time delays.

Premier Rachel Notley has reduced the size of cabinet and appointed Calgary-Currie MLA Brian Malkinson as the new Minister of Service Alberta.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement wishing Alberta’s fathers a happy Father’s Day:

Smoky Lake-area residents gathered at the Ukrainian Farmers’ National Home of Taras Shevchenko to celebrate the designation of the historic community hall as a Provincial Historic Resource. 

Orders Approved – June 14, 2018

A new pilot program will help sexual violence survivors know their rights and options as they seek healing and justice.

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement wishing Alberta’s Muslim community a happy Eid al-Fitr: 

Orders Approved – June 14, 2018

Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement to congratulate students selected for the 2018-19 Minister’s Youth Council:

A new affordable housing project in Calgary’s Temple community means more than 120 seniors with low income will have a safe and affordable home.

To celebrate the first anniversary of Alberta’s French Policy, Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, responsible for the Francophone Secretariat, issued the following statement:

Alberta children are learning about traditional language and culture, with five new $25-a-day child care centres offering Indigenous-focused programming.

Government is looking for a diverse cross-section of members to represent Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry.

New investment and partnership opportunities are the province’s focus as Calgary hosts North America’s largest oil and gas exhibition.

The Alberta government is moving ahead with expansion of the southwest leg of Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton. 

Work is set to begin on a new Citadel community centre, with the province teaming up with the community association to provide programs and services for kids and families in northwest Calgary.

Albertans will be able to kick off the FIFA World Cup Thursday with hours that allow bars to open and serve during games.

Order Approved – June 11, 2018

Alberta communities will be better prepared and protected against floods, thanks to a provincial investment into local emergency preparedness and mitigation projects.

New jobs and more private investment will be just some of the benefits of a more diversified energy sector, thanks to three new incentive programs created through the Energy Diversification Act.

As  part of Budget 2018, government is replacing École Le Ruisseau in Brooks so local francophone students have a state-of-the-art learning environment. 

The province is opening new treatment clinics in northern Alberta so that hundreds of people struggling with substance use can get the help they need close to home.

Albertans are invited to provide feedback on proposed youth employment rules to improve safety.

The Alberta government is taking an important step in advancing human rights, diversity and inclusion in the province.

Orders Approved – June 7, 2018

The governments of Canada and Alberta are investing in social infrastructure where Edmontonians can come together and share ideas and resources to build a more dynamic, inclusive community.

A facility in south Edmonton will serve more than 200 families, ensuring that they have timely access to autism services and supports.

Alberta students will have greater access to digital learning and distance education thanks to the Alberta government’s investment in Athabasca University.

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement about raising the Pride flag on the legislature grounds:

Students will have access to the skills and training opportunities needed to succeed in a growing Alberta tech-based economy with the passing of the Growth and Diversification Act.

New driver’s licences and identification cards will help protect Albertans against counterfeiting and ID theft and save government more than $1 million annually. 

Alberta’s transport officers are inspecting hundreds of commercial vehicles as part of an international enforcement blitz from June 5 to June 7.

Camping and outdoors recreation are resuming at Gregoire Lake Provincial Park following two years of extensive repairs, rebuilding and redevelopment.

Residents and visitors to Sylvan Lake can now receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, including stitches and basic fractures, 16 hours a day, including evenings and weekends. 

Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sarah Hoffman proclaimed June as Philippine Heritage Month in Alberta.

On Canadian Armed Forces Day, Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement acknowledging the brave men and women who defend our country and serve the cause of peace:

More than 300 boys from 11 junior high schools in the Calgary region have graduated from a program that teaches tolerance and aims to make schools safer.

Orders Approved – June 1, 2018