News releases
Canmore gets heightened flood protection
May 26, 2017
The Government of Alberta is investing an additional $10.3 million to protect homes, businesses and infrastructure in Canmore.
Credit rating: Statement from Minister Joe Ceci
May 26, 2017
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement regarding one agency’s decision to revise Alberta’s credit rating:
Local libraries benefit from provincial funding
May 26, 2017
The Alberta government is providing $50 million this year to improve access and services at libraries.
Alberta colleges receive much-needed funding
May 25, 2017
Four colleges across the province will receive more than $21.78 million to improve student learning opportunities and campus infrastructure.
Bill to make Alberta workplaces healthier
May 25, 2017
The proposed Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act would help reduce workplace illnesses by giving Albertans unpaid, job-protected sick days.
Teachers agreement: Minister Ceci statement
May 24, 2017
Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance, made the following statement regarding ratification of an agreement with Alberta’s teachers:
Bill to modernize Alberta’s workplace legislation
May 24, 2017
Proposed amendments to Alberta’s Employment Standards Code and Labour Relations Code would support family-friendly workplaces and bring Alberta’s standards into alignment with the rest of Canada.
Children’s Services minister responds to OCYA report
May 24, 2017
Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee issued the following statement in response to the Child and Youth Advocate’s Investigative Review of 15-year-old Levi:
Taking action to protect electricity consumers
May 23, 2017
Proposed legislation introduced today would cap electricity prices and protect the pocketbooks of Albertans.
Sheriffs shut down Calgary drug house
May 23, 2017
Investigators from the Alberta Sheriffs Branch have boarded up a Calgary home that has been a source of ongoing criminal activity for years.
Province boosts digital media, post-production sectors
May 23, 2017
Albertans looking to work in post-production, digital animation, visual effects and interactive digital media sectors will have an easier time finding jobs thanks to two new pilot grant programs.
Manchester bombing: Premier Notley statement
May 23, 2017
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement about the bombing in Manchester:
Helping families of missing and murdered Indigenous women
May 19, 2017
Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls now have an advocate to help them find information and resources related to their loved ones.
Submit a tick to Alberta’s surveillance program
May 19, 2017
Albertans are encouraged to submit ticks they find on themselves and their animals to help government monitor the types of ticks found in the province.
Cleanup boost for old oil and gas sites to create jobs
May 18, 2017
Albertans will have a cleaner, safer environment and more jobs in the process thanks to a funding boost to address orphaned wells.
New energy rebates mean big cost savings
May 18, 2017
Businesses, non-profit organizations and institutions can save hundreds of dollars annually with a new energy efficiency rebate program.
Alberta steps up to help grow Indigenous tourism
May 18, 2017
New tourism initiatives aim to create jobs for First Nations and Métis communities and attract more visitors to the province.
Albertans benefit from program payment changes
May 17, 2017
Proposed legislation introduced today would ensure the carbon levy rebate and benefits from two programs do not have to be returned when a family member passes away.
Provincial campgrounds get funding boost
May 17, 2017
Alberta’s provincial parks will receive $54.2 million this year for improvements to campgrounds, new picnic tables and improved infrastructure.
Dunvegan bridge down to one lane
May 16, 2017
The Highway 2 Peace River bridge at Dunvegan has been reduced to single-lane traffic for bridge maintenance.
Alberta granted intervener status on Trans Mountain pipeline
May 16, 2017
Alberta has been granted leave to intervene on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project judicial review by the Federal Court of Appeal.
Enforcement ramps up to protect public land
May 16, 2017
Alberta is protecting parks and public land by increasing enforcement on violations like mud-bogging, littering, and unattended campfires.
Have your say on Alberta’s curriculum
May 15, 2017
Albertans are being asked to provide feedback on what students will learn as part of the government’s second curriculum survey.
Adventure at historic sites, museums and archives
May 15, 2017
Join hundreds of thousands of visitors this summer exploring 20 provincially-owned historic sites, museums and archives for an affordable Alberta adventure.