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Energy Minister Sonya Savage will attend the quarterly meeting of The Energy Council in Anchorage, Alaska, Sept. 19-21.

Through $3 million in government funds, more people in rural and remote Alberta will be able to get health care from up to 30 new nurse practitioners.

The Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a house that has been a source of drug activity and ongoing problems for residents of a Calgary neighbourhood.

Orders Approved – September 13, 2019

The Alberta government has awarded 16 young people the 2019 Great Kids Award for inspiring and changing the lives of others.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement celebrating the end of harvest:

Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon is embarking on a tour to meet stakeholders and visit projects in 13 northern Alberta communities.

Premier Jason Kenney is travelling to New York, Ohio and New Brunswick to promote Alberta to U.S. and Canadian lawmakers, business leaders and investors.

Crews are installing overhead signs and completing other work for the Deerfoot Trail interchange from Sept. 12 to Sept. 26 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Government seeks to reconvene the legislature on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 to continue fulfilling promises to Albertans.

Premier Jason Kenney has sent the following letter to Alex Neve, secretary general of Amnesty International Canada:

The Government of Alberta is taking immediate steps to reduce wait times for all driver’s licence classes.

New support for treatment and recovery will give Albertans greater access to publicly funded addiction spaces.

The province is providing more funding for scholarship programs for apprentices to meet labour market demands and increase access to trades education.

Government’s approval of the MEG Energy Surmont development plan shows its commitment to supporting investment by moving projects forward in Albertans’  best interests.

The deadline is drawing near, but Albertans still have time to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Alberta’s Bill C-69 reference to the Court of Appeal of Alberta:

Two new graphic novels developed for First Nations and Métis youth will help start conversations about suicide prevention.

Order Approved – September 6, 2019

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on World Suicide Prevention Day: 

Prasad Panda, Minister of Infrastructure, issued the following statement acknowledging Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu’s historic win of the U.S. Open:

Nominees for the 2019 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards will be recognized at three community celebrations across the province.

Highway 43 between Highway 2 and Range Road 63 will be closing at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10.

Commissioner Steve Allan has launched a website to support the independent public inquiry into foreign funding of anti-energy campaigns.

Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day 2019:

Alberta is strengthening its ties with the United Kingdom in a new agreement to better promote economic prosperity in advanced technologies.

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement about Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day in Alberta:

The Alberta government is building new affordable housing to ensure Calgarians at risk of or experiencing homelessness have a safe place to call home.

Alberta is fulfilling its promise to review its energy regulator to ensure the province’s resources are being developed efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement regarding the government’s successful appeal of the injunction against Bill 9:

Albertans embraced the opportunity to provide valuable in-person and online feedback on the repeal and replacement of the failed 2015 Bill 6.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the centralization of board member recruitment and selection for agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs):

An anticipated NAFTA panel ruling on the softwood lumber dispute was issued on Sept. 4.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY) has been selected as the contractor to review Alberta’s electronic health information systems.

The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing more affordable housing options for seniors in Raymond with the opening of Ridgeview Lodge.

Premier Jason Kenney has followed through on an agreement at the Council of the Federation meeting in July to modify the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Work is set to begin on widening the southwest segment of Edmonton’s ring road.

One-day seminars will kick off across Alberta to help tourism startups set the stage for success.

Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer is hitting the open road to meet Albertans to gain their input and discuss their concerns about the rapid increase in rural crime.

The MacKinnon Panel on Alberta’s Finances confirms Alberta has a long-standing overspending problem.

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement wishing all students the best as they start the new academic year:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement honouring Labour Day:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the 114th anniversary of Alberta’s creation as a province:

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize the Islamic New Year:

The Alberta government’s ongoing investment is helping Vivo for Healthier Generations press on with plans to expand its recreation centre in Calgary.

Four individuals and three organizations have received 2019 Alberta Community Justice Awards recognizing their work to improve safety in their communities.

Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides will travel across Alberta to meet with post-secondary board members, staff and students about the sector’s future.

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on Overdose Awareness Day:

Alberta schools will soon have specific rules on how to use calming and seclusion rooms to safeguard the safety of all students and school staff.

Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Travis Toews issued the following statement on the two reports issued by the Auditor General: