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Nearly 400 firefighters, 28 helicopters and eight air tankers continue to battle northwest Alberta wildfires. Evacuees can sign up for financial support Sunday.

Residents of northwest Alberta who were evacuated under mandatory order due to wildfire will receive funding of $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependent child.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on shipments of heavy oil through British Columbia:

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement marking Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, May 26 to June 1:

Government House Leader Jason Nixon is proposing amendments to the Legislative Standing Orders in an effort to increase efficiency and improve the tone in the Chamber.

Alberta’s 30^th legislature has passed a unanimous motion condemning federal bills C-69 and C-48.

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on the school bus accident on May 23 in Edmonton:

Government has introduced Bill 1, An Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax, fulfilling a promise to Albertans that creates jobs and puts money back into the pockets of families, businesses and non-profits.

Balancing the province’s finances and kick-starting job creation top the government’s agenda.

The fire ban prohibiting campfires and unauthorized burning and restricting the recreational use of off-highway vehicles throughout most of northern Alberta has been expanded.

An ambitious legislative lineup marks the Spring of Renewal.

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement on the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development:  

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement marking the anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement celebrating the Buddhist festival of Vesak:

It’s time to kick off the summer camping season and for Albertans to get out and explore provincial attractions or simply travel to visit family and friends.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about Bill C-48 and Bill C-69:

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement marking International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia:

A new pediatric intensive care unit at the Stollery Children’s Hospital is improving care for critically ill children.

A fire ban prohibiting campfires and unauthorized burning and restricting the use of off-highway vehicles on public lands is in effect throughout most of northern Alberta.

Order Approved – May 15, 2019

Liquor constraints will be relaxed in Alberta starting this May long weekend.

Transportation Minister Ric McIver issued the following statement marking Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to the decision of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications to defeat Bill C-48:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Slave Lake wildfire:

Everyone can enjoy affordable adventures over the May long weekend and all summer at Alberta’s heritage facilities.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the acquisition of WestJet by Onex Corporation:

The Job Creation Tax Cut is the centrepiece of the government's Job Creation Strategy to reignite our economy, create jobs and get Alberta back to work.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement marking Mother’s Day:

Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Minister Leela Aheer issued the following statement about Sexual Violence Awareness Month:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement marking Israel’s 71^st birthday:

The Alberta government has appointed an independent panel of experts as a key first step in getting the province’s budget back to balance.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement for Alberta Forest Week, May 5-11.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement marking the start of Ramadan:

Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu issued the following statement on Emergency Preparedness Week in Alberta:

The Government of Alberta is appointing lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s ruling that the federal carbon tax is constitutional:

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement in response to a Red Deer plant being subjected to a pork export suspension by China: 

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about his speech on Bill C-69 to the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources:

On Saturday, May 4, volunteer groups will walk the highways during the Government of Alberta’s annual highway cleanup.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Yom HaShoah:

Orders Approved – April 30, 2019

Government is standing up for Alberta, protecting the value of energy exports and getting a fair deal for Albertans.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about his speech on Bill C-48 to the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications:

Alberta’s 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet have announced the members of Deputy Minister's Council.

Premier Jason Kenney has announced the appointment of Ray Gilmour as Deputy Minister of Executive Council.

The official portrait of the new Alberta government cabinet has been posted online.

Alberta’s 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in at Government House in Edmonton on April 30.