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• Swan Hills man jailed for scamming big game hunters online: Collected more than $22,000 for hunts that didn’t take place; no refunds issued (November 8, 2006)
  A Swan Hills man has been jailed for six months after pleading guilty to breaches of Alberta’s consumer protection and wildlife laws by offering big game hunts over the Internet knowing he couldn’t provide the advertised services… (more)
   
• Consumer Alert: Fortress ski resort ordered to stop selling passes: Kananaskis Country-area facility may not be fully operational by December (November 8, 2006)
  The Alberta government has determined that the Fortress Mountain ski resort in Kananaskis Country may not be fully operational by its December 2006 opening date and has ordered the resort’s owners to stop advertising services it may not be able to provide... (more)
   
• Document shredding events designed to thwart identity fraudsters - Protect Your Personal Information Day helps residents in rural Alberta (October 19, 2006)
  Consumer fraud and identity theft are among the fastest growing crimes worldwide, but there are many things consumers can do to protect themselves. Whether you live in rural communities or urban centers, shredding your personal papers is one of the best ways to protect yourself from con artists digging for valuable information... (more)
   
• Government annual reports outline programs and accomplishments of 2005-06 (September 26, 2006)
  Increased investment in infrastructure and savings, new dental and optical programs for seniors, the formation of an environmental emergency response team, and the addition of 160 police officers to Alberta communities are among the accomplishments presented in the Alberta government's 2005-06 ministry annual reports... (more)
  Government Services 2005-2006 Annual Report (pdf)
   
• Right to Know Week kicks off in Alberta: Designed to increase awareness of the public’s right to access information (September 25, 2006)
  Right to Know Week runs from Sept. 25 – 29, 2006 in more than 50 countries around the world. It is designed to increase awareness of the public’s right to gain access to records held by public bodies, including the Government of Alberta, municipalities and other public institutions... (more)

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