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Continue to follow public health restrictions to protect others as well as the health-care system. Active case numbers are decreasing, but hospitalizations remain high.

The Leaders in Equality Award of Distinction (LEAD) Program is now accepting applications from students eager to make a difference in their communities.

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

The Calgary Board of Education has made progress to improve its governance and financial management while completing ministerial order directives.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline by the Biden Administration:

Orders approved – January 20, 2021

Stay home and arrange for testing if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Continue to follow public health restrictions to protect others as well as the health-care system.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement after speaking to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the future of the Keystone XL pipeline:

Active cases continue to decline but hospitalizations remain high. Continue to follow public health restrictions to protect others as well as the health-care system.

Order approved – January 19, 2021

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the latest changes in the amount of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine coming to Canada:

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the delay affecting the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to First Nations:

Active cases and hospitalizations are declining, but the health-care system continues to be strained. Continue to follow public health restrictions.

Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on the decision to cancel 11 recently issued coal leases and pause any future coal lease sales in former Category 2 lands:

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the agreement between nurses and Alberta Health Services to provide additional COVID-related supports and delay bargaining until March 31, 2021:

Construction of the Willow Square Continuing Care Centre in Fort McMurray is complete and Alberta Health Services has started to outfit the facility with medical equipment and supplies.

Lakeland College in Vermilion is getting a $1.9-million grant to transition two critical agriculture research programs.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on vaccine supply in Alberta:

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: