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Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about reports President-elect Joe Biden may cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit:

Minister of Children’s Services Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on International Mentoring Day:

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement on Kid Inventors’ Day:

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the delay of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine:

Alberta’s government is expanding its relaunch grant to ensure new businesses have access to the supports they need.

As COVID-19 case numbers decrease, some restrictions will be eased next week. Continue to follow public health restrictions to protect others as well as the health-care system.

Language describing case numbers of COVID-19 in schools is being updated based on feedback from education partners – including parents, schools and boards.

Easing of restrictions for outdoor gatherings, personal services and funeral attendance will take effect Jan. 18.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Pongal:

Albertans should remain diligent, stay home when sick and arrange for testing if needed to help protect the health-care system and limit the spread of COVID-19.

Order approved – January 13, 2021

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Lohri:

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers’ (CAPP) projected 2021 energy sector capital investment increase of almost $3.4 billion:

Cases continue to decline, but Albertans must stay diligent in following public health restrictions to protect the health-care system and limit the spread of COVID-19.

Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence.

Alberta’s vaccination program is expanding to include more health-care workers. We must continue protecting the health system and limiting the spread of COVID-19.

On June 12, 2019, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident on June 7, 2019, involving the discharge of a service pistol that occurred at the Edmonton Police Service William Nixon Training Centre. ASIRT’s investigation is now complete.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on Sir John A. Macdonald Day:

Starting immediately, vaccine appointments will be offered to health-care workers in medical, surgical and COVID-19 units.

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement about the December 2020 Labour Force Survey:

PCL Construction has won the contract to replace the eastbound bridge over the Bow River on southeast Stoney Trail in Calgary.

Order approved – January 7, 2021

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on the one-year anniversary of the crash of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752:

Public health measures will remain in place until at least Jan. 21. We must continue protecting the health system and limiting the spread.

All students will return to in-person learning, as planned, on Jan. 11. Mandatory health measures will remain in effect across the province until at least Jan. 21.

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement on Julian Christmas:

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the passing of a physician in Alberta due to COVID-19:

Alberta’s COVID-19 immunization program is well underway. Albertans should continue to protect others by continuing to follow restrictions and reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Vaccines are being administered across the province, with 56.9 per cent of vaccines received to date already given to Albertans.

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw issued the following statement on preventing waste of the COVID-19 vaccines:

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the passing of a health-care worker in Alberta due to COVID-19:

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu issued the following statement on the death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett of the Calgary Police Service:

Moderna vaccine doses have arrived in Alberta and will be offered to residents in continuing care facilities.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the death of Elaine McCoy:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the passing of Jeanne Lougheed:

Please continue to follow health guidelines to protect the health system and bend the curve into the new year. 

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on COVID-19 deaths in Alberta: 

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement celebrating Christmas Day:

All of us must follow health guidelines to protect the health system and continue bending the curve during the holiday season.

Avalanche Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country, has issued a special public avalanche warning for much of Western Canada.

Alberta has received a second shipment of Pfizer vaccine. As well, public health guidelines have been adjusted for single people over the holidays and for massage therapy services.

Alberta’s government has secured or maintained partnerships for 170 parks and public recreation area sites across the province under a model that began in 1932.

Alberta has received a second shipment of Pfizer vaccine that will be offered to health-care workers and long-term care workers across the province.

Early indicators suggest that Alberta is beginning to bend the curve. Continue to follow public health guidelines to reduce spread and protect our health-care system.

Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a drug house in northeast Calgary that was a magnet for violence and criminal activity.

All travellers who arrived from the United Kingdom within the past 14 days should immediately get tested for COVID-19.