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- April 25, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing an additional $150,000 in the John Ware Youth Empowerment Program.
- April 24, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $8 million to help make sport, physical activity and recreation more accessible through the new Every Kid Can Play program
- April 19, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing new funding in Lethbridge schools to ensure students have the space they need to succeed close to home.
- April 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is making it easier for certified professionals from across Canada to work in Alberta and join the booming economy.
- April 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is strengthening career education programming based on recommendations from the Career Education Task Force.
- April 14, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith has created the Premier’s Council on Multiculturalism, a council aimed at promoting multiculturalism in Alberta.
- April 12, 2023
Métis Cree artist Sharon Rose Kootenay has been selected as the fourth Artist in Residence and Arts Ambassador to promote the value of the arts in Alberta.
- April 6, 2023
Alberta’s government is building capacity in the publicly funded health care system to support thousands more surgeries and reduce wait times across the province.
- April 5, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement as Passover begins:
- April 4, 2023
Alberta’s government is taking action to restore order and improve public safety in response to increasing crime and disorder in the province’s big cities.
- April 3, 2023
Changes to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will make it easier for in-demand workers and entrepreneurs to become permanent residents.
- April 3, 2023
Record investments will build a stronger, more flexible and innovative system for emergency medical services (EMS) with better access to care and shorter wait times.
- March 31, 2023
Minister of Culture Jason Luan issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Visibility:
- March 31, 2023
Alberta’s government is honouring some of the province’s top amateur athletes, teams, coaches and officials with 2022 Sport Recognition Awards.
- March 31, 2023
Six inspiring Albertans are being honoured with the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award.
- March 29, 2023
For the first time in more than 20 years, Alberta is increasing the income threshold for family mediation services to help more Albertans resolve family disputes.
- March 23, 2023
Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring francophone students have the resources, spaces and opportunities they need to grow and succeed.
- March 21, 2023
Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:
- March 20, 2023
Alberta families can soon purchase children’s liquid pain and fever medication from their local pharmacies.
- March 20, 2023
Alberta’s government is increasing funding over the next three years to address complexities in the classroom.
- March 20, 2023
Alberta’s commitment to rural sexual assault support will include training for rural health-care providers to better support survivors of sexual assault.
- March 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $9.5 million into grant programs to help combat racism and promote multiculturalism.
- March 17, 2023
Budget 2023 commits $23.8 million to meet newcomers’ needs as they settle, work and prosper in Alberta.
- March 17, 2023
Francophone teachers and students will benefit from updated K-6 French curriculum and resources in September.
- March 17, 2023
Elementary students and teachers will benefit from updated K-6 curriculums and resources in classrooms this fall.
- March 9, 2023
Budget 2023 provides more than $820 million over the next three years to support enrolment growth in schools.
- March 9, 2023
More than 600 new affordable housing units are on the way for Albertans in need.
- March 9, 2023
Alberta’s government is accepting grant applications for Alberta Culture Days 2023 events.
- March 8, 2023
The governments of Alberta and Canada are increasing access to jobs for immigrant women in the province’s growing licensed child-care sector.
- March 8, 2023
Parliamentary secretary for Status of Women Tanya Fir issued this statement on International Women’s Day:
- March 7, 2023
Alberta is creating more than 1,000 new spaces for students in high-demand apprenticeship programs at post-secondary institutions.
- March 6, 2023
Alberta’s government is partnering with CASA Mental Health to expand youth mental health supports to ensure youth across Alberta can access treatment closer to home.
- March 6, 2023
Through Budget 2023, Alberta’s government is providing an additional $330 million to support the social sector with increased wages and operating funding.
- March 3, 2023
Nearly $4.3 billion in funding will strengthen the delivery of continuing care programs and services for Albertans.
- March 2, 2023
Minister of Culture Jason Luan issued the following statement on Alberta Francophonie Month
- March 1, 2023
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement on the Alberta Emergency Alert test:
- March 1, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing $2.3 billion over the next three years, for new and modernized classrooms.
- February 28, 2023
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by growing the economy, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening health care and education, and keeping Alberta communities safe.
- February 28, 2023
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future by improving the health-care system to provide Albertans with reliable, quality health services when and where they need them.
- February 28, 2023
Budget 2023 secures Alberta’s future with historic investments in education to match increasing enrolment in schools, meet the needs of diverse students and increase affordability.
- February 28, 2023
Budget 2023 is securing Alberta’s future by providing relief to Albertans through the inflation crisis and helping with the rising costs of everyday necessities.
- February 28, 2023
Budget 2023 promotes the safety and well-being of all Albertans by enhancing community policing and increasing access to recovery-oriented mental health and addiction treatment options.
- February 27, 2023
Albertans are spending less time waiting for the medical care they need since the Health Care Action Plan (HCAP) was launched.
- February 27, 2023
Support from the Government of Alberta would help the TELUS Spark Science Centre create more immersive and inclusive experiences for Albertans and visitors.
- February 23, 2023Increasing immigration a win for the economy | Accroître l'immigration, une victoire pour l'économie
Alberta can continue its economic momentum through an increase in immigrants that will support local economies and help fill jobs in key areas.
- February 21, 2023
Alberta’s government is providing more than $38 million in community grants to help non-profits enhance public facilities and community-based social programs.
- February 21, 2023
Alberta’s government is proposing historical funding to strengthen the province’s primary health care system.
- February 21, 2023
Alberta’s government is working with publicly funded post-secondary institutions to stand up to gender-based violence and keep campus communities safe.
- February 17, 2023
Alberta’s government is investing more than $900,000 to expand trade seats so more Albertans can access apprenticeship programs and keep Alberta’s economy growing.
- February 16, 2023
To ensure the province has the medical professionals needed both now and in the future, Budget 2023 would provide $158 million for a new Health Workforce Strategy.
- February 16, 2023
Alberta’s government is taking action to improve affordability, address inflation and make tuition more stable and predictable for Alberta’s post-secondary students.
- February 15, 2023
Alberta’s government is launching a new pilot project to create a more efficient assessment system for internationally educated nurses arriving in Alberta.
- February 14, 2023
Alberta’s government is doubling its 2022-23 funding commitment to combat learning disruptions in the early grades and address complexity of students' needs.
- February 13, 2023
Alberta’s government is creating more than 600 new seats for nurse bridging programs and investing in a new bursary for internationally educated nurses.
- February 9, 2023
More than one million Albertans are enrolled and scheduled to receive their first of six $100 affordability payments, representing $96 million in inflation relief.
- February 8, 2023
Alberta’s government is expanding the New Beginnings Bursary to help 1,700 low-income students become nurses.
- February 7, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith met with the Prime Minister for approximately 30 minutes primarily discussing Alberta’s request for the federal government to halt the introduction of its proposed ‘Just Transition’ legislation and other emission reduction strategies.
- February 2, 2023
Through the Health Care Action Plan (HCAP), Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program so every Albertan receives appropriate levels of care.
- February 1, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement recognizing Black History Month:
- January 31, 2023
Continued advocacy to the federal government means that Alberta families will have access to thousands more licensed private child-care spaces.
- January 26, 2023
Alberta’s government is pausing private passenger vehicle insurance rate increases through to the end of 2023.
- January 23, 2023
Albertans will have access to thousands more publicly funded orthopedic surgeries at Calgary chartered surgical facilities as part of the Health Care Action Plan (HCAP).
- January 20, 2023
Albertans should use caution if they receive a text message claiming to be from government about affordability payments.
- January 19, 2023
Albertans are invited to nominate individuals and organizations that have made Alberta’s communities safer.
- January 18, 2023
Alberta’s first shipment of children’s liquid acetaminophen has arrived and will be distributed to hospitals across the province immediately.
- January 18, 2023
Alberta’s government is working to attract more newcomers to help grow the economy and address labour shortages in key sectors.
- January 17, 2023
Beginning January 18 at 9 a.m., eligible Alberta parents and seniors can apply to receive $600 in affordability payments over six months.
- January 16, 2023
Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring an ambulance is available to everyone where and when they need it.
- January 9, 2023
Monthly $100 affordability payments for families, seniors, and vulnerable Albertans will be released soon, and Albertans can act now to get ready.
- January 5, 2023
Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence.
- January 3, 2023
Albertans are invited to share their opinions about their needs, expectations and priorities accessing online government services in an online survey.
- January 1, 2023
Premier Danielle Smith issued this statement celebrating the arrival of 2023:
- December 21, 2022
Alberta’s government is introducing a new program to free up ambulances and paramedics to respond to more emergency calls.
- December 20, 2022
President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the provincial fuel tax relief program:
- December 14, 2022
Alberta’s government is funding new micro-credential training opportunities to help more Albertans develop job-ready skills.
- December 8, 2022
Alberta’s government is working to ensure police are more accountable and more responsive to the communities they serve.
- December 7, 2022
New legislation has been introduced that would deliver critical broad-based inflation relief to Albertans, with additional targeted cost-of-living supports for families, seniors and vulnerable Albertans.
- December 7, 2022
Alberta’s government is investing $55 million over three years so that Albertans have more access to affordable housing.
- December 6, 2022
To combat the shortage of children’s pain and fever medicine, the province has secured five million bottles of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen for Alberta families.
- December 2, 2022
Alberta’s government is funding additional micro-credential programs to help Albertans develop the skills they need to build new careers and secure the province’s future.
- December 1, 2022
Alberta’s government is providing early childhood educators with a one-time payment and wage top-up to help recruit and retain staff.
- November 28, 2022
Alberta’s government is taking action to make life more affordable for families, Albertans with disabilities, seniors and those out of work.
- November 25, 2022
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson and parliamentary secretary for Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence:
- November 24, 2022
Alberta’s government is providing clarity to school authorities to ensure all students continue to have access to in-person learning and family choice.
- November 20, 2022
Minister of Culture Jason Luan issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance:
- November 17, 2022
Immediate actions are rolling out that will lead to faster EMS times, decreased emergency room wait times and reduced surgical wait times for Albertans.
- November 16, 2022
Alberta’s government is doubling its previous commitment for student mental health pilot projects while also extending funding to close learning gaps.
- November 14, 2022
School authorities will receive more than $12 million in additional funding to support newly enrolled students from Ukraine.
- November 9, 2022
Alberta has joined the federal government and other provinces and territories in officially endorsing the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.
- November 7, 2022
Alberta’s government wants to hear from Albertans as Budget 2023 is prepared.
- October 15, 2022
Associate Minister of Status of Women Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk issued this statement recognizing the 10th International Day of Rural Women:
- October 14, 2022
Associate Minister of Status of Women Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk issued the following statement on Women’s History Month:
- October 13, 2022
Starting Oct. 17, Albertans six months of age and older can get their flu vaccine.
- October 6, 2022
To improve health-care capacity, Alberta is making it easier for internationally educated nurses to be licensed and work in our province.
- October 6, 2022
Students will have more opportunities to pursue their interests, explore career paths and succeed in Alberta’s dynamic job market after high school.
- October 5, 2022
Alberta’s government is expanding on-the-job learning opportunities for post-secondary students, helping Albertans gain the skills they need for successful careers.
- October 4, 2022
Alberta’s government is helping newcomers find a home and succeed in Alberta with a new webpage that supports immigrants with information and resources in 15 different languages.
- October 4, 2022
The Alberta government has announced $17.5 million in funding for WinSport’s Frank King Day Lodge, which will improve its accessibility, inclusion and climate resilience.
- October 2, 2022
Alberta’s government is committing $20.8 million in new funds over the next four years to step up the fight against human trafficking.
- September 29, 2022
Alberta is launching a new grant program to increase cultural awareness and help Albertans address racism.
- September 29, 2022
Downtown Calgary is now home to a range of affordable housing options, supports and services – all under one roof.
- September 28, 2022
Albertans will have greater access to diagnostic imaging (DI) services due to a change allowing more health providers to refer for insured DI services.
- September 28, 2022
Alberta will join other provinces in broadening its provincial immigration program to accept applications from religious workers who serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of their communities.
- September 28, 2022
The new 115-unit Gilchrist Commons seniors lodge is addressing the need for more affordable seniors housing in northeast Calgary.
- September 27, 2022
Nearly half a million Alberta drivers will benefit from the elimination of the Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests under the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.
- September 26, 2022
Alberta’s government is directing $400,000 to Ruth’s House, a Calgary-based agency that supports survivors of domestic violence in the African community.
- September 26, 2022
Starting Oct. 1, Alberta’s natural gas rebate program will provide price protection from spikes in natural gas costs for millions of Albertans this winter.
- September 26, 2022
As students continue to address pandemic-related learning challenges, diploma exam weighting will be reduced to 20 per cent this school year.
- September 23, 2022
Alberta’s government is committed to preventing gender-based violence by empowering youth to advocate for change.
- September 23, 2022
Alberta’s government is expanding apprenticeship education so Albertans can access the job-ready skills they need to meet the skill demands of tomorrow.
- September 22, 2022
Albertans can help inform government actions to address racism and build a more inclusive province.
- September 22, 2022
An ad campaign by the Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA) will remind Albertans of their options for purchasing energy for their homes.
- September 21, 2022
Alberta’s government is recognizing 23 immigrants for enriching their communities and helping to build a more inclusive province.
- September 21, 2022
The Alberta is Calling advertising campaign has launched its second phase in Toronto and Vancouver, doubling down on efforts to attract talent to Alberta to sustain economic growth.
- September 14, 2022
Starting on Sept. 21, appointments for the bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine can be booked, with vaccine administration also beginning on Sept. 21.
- September 14, 2022
Alberta has declared Monday, Sept. 19 a provincial day of mourning in solemn recognition of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- September 9, 2022
With the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Albertans are invited to offer their condolences to the Royal Family.
- September 2, 2022
The completion of 11 new schools across the province creates state-of-the-art learning spaces for more than 7,100 Alberta students.
- September 2, 2022
Health-care providers across Alberta can now access real-time 24-7 guidance and support to care for sexual assault patients.
- September 1, 2022
The first official Alberta Day kicks off Sept. 1, promising a weekend full of entertainment, made-in-Alberta products and more.
- August 31, 2022
Strong economic activity this year will see Alberta make historic investments in savings and debt reduction.
- August 30, 2022
Every September we discover, experience and celebrate art, music, cuisine, dance, literature and film across our great province.
- August 29, 2022
More than $11.3 million in funding will go to 25 projects to increase access to high-quality palliative care and ensure patients and families are treated with dignity and respect
- August 26, 2022
Albertans can soon start booking COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children aged five to 11, based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization and the Alberta Advisory Committee on Immunization.
- August 19, 2022
More than $5 million in community grants will support Albertans of every age in their recovery from mental health and addiction challenges.
- August 18, 2022
Young Albertans gain more camping options with $2 million from Alberta’s government to help renovate the YMCA’s Camp Chief Hector.
- August 18, 2022
To make mental health supports more accessible for kids, the governments of Alberta and Canada are helping early childhood educators access free training.
- August 17, 2022
Staffing projections show up to 1,600 more teachers and support staff will be hired in the upcoming school year. Alberta’s government is also providing school authorities additional funding to support higher salaries for teachers, address enrolment growth and support francophone education.
- August 16, 2022
A proposed deployment model for a provincial police service would add 275 front-line police officers to the smallest 42 detachments in Alberta.
- August 15, 2022
Alberta is the best place in Canada to live, work, and raise a family, and a new campaign to attract talented professionals will tell that story.
- August 5, 2022
Temporary rent assistance is expanding to more than 80 communities across Alberta.
- August 5, 2022
This September, the province’s month-long celebration of arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit will offer more than 100 free activities across Alberta.
- August 3, 2022
The governments of Alberta and Canada are helping more than 3,300 educators sharpen their skills through free early childhood brain science and development training.
- July 28, 2022
Alberta’s government is providing $87 million over three years to improve access to mental health and pediatric rehabilitation supports for children and youth.
- July 28, 2022
Starting July 28, Albertans 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the eligibility criteria for targeted prevention prior to an exposure can get the monkeypox vaccine.
- July 25, 2022
Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement after Pope Francis made a historic apology to Indigenous Peoples in Canada:
- July 22, 2022
After a four-year absence, the Alberta Winter Games will return in February 2024 with Grande Prairie and region welcoming more than 2,800 coaches, technical officials and young athletes.
- July 19, 2022
Expanded availability of a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine will provide Albertans with more choices about increasing their protection against COVID-19 based on their personal risk factors.
- July 19, 2022
Alberta’s government is taking action on elder abuse by releasing a new prevention strategy to make our province safer for seniors.
- July 18, 2022
A new plan for taking meaningful action to address racism will help build a more welcoming and inclusive province for all Albertans.
- July 12, 2022
Alberta will continue to provide PCR COVID-19 testing for Albertans most at risk of severe illness and who live or work in high-risk settings.
- July 11, 2022
Alberta’s government is officially recognizing Sept. 1 as Alberta Day to celebrate Alberta’s rich cultural heritage and recognize its unique place in Confederation.
- July 7, 2022
A new task force will recommend ways to build stronger connections between schools and jobs while helping students enter their chosen field sooner and ensuring employers have the skilled workers they need.
- July 7, 2022
Everyone is invited to enjoy free food, music and Stampede fun on July 11 when Calgary’s McDougall Centre hosts the Premier’s Stampede pancake breakfast.
- July 6, 2022
Nearly two million homes, farms and businesses will receive electricity rebates for the rest of the year to help cover high bills amid rising energy costs.
- June 29, 2022
Alberta’s government is investing $4 million to help get more Alberta kids and youth active.
- June 22, 2022
Beginning in July, almost two million Albertans will receive rebates on their electricity bills to help them manage high electricity costs.
- June 22, 2022
Albertans will continue to save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase for at least another three months.
- June 17, 2022
The new Women’s Hub directory connects women easily with services and resources that will help empower them to succeed at work, at home and in the community.
- June 13, 2022
Alberta will take the final step in its plan to ease public health measures as the province moves past the Omicron BA.2 wave and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline.
- June 10, 2022
Alberta is launching the Newcomer Recognition Awards to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of immigrants in this province.
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