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  • New book captures Centennial spirit  November 24, 2006


  • Schools for Tomorrow recommendations released  November 22, 2006


  • Funding provided to buy supplies for influenza pandemic  November 20, 2006


  • Government invests $162 million in post-secondary capital projects  November 16, 2006


  • Alberta's strong economy leads to more capital projects  November 16, 2006


  • New website helps kids navigate the web safely  November 15, 2006


  • Families to benefit from new Parent Link Centres  November 09, 2006


  • Province commits $16 million for new homeless support projects  November 08, 2006


  • Students to pay thousands less for post-secondary education  November 06, 2006


  • Remembering our veterans  November 06, 2006


  • Traffic Safety Plan to reduce deaths, injuries  November 03, 2006


  • New information line helps Albertans stop family violence  November 01, 2006


  • Natural gas rebate triggered for November  October 31, 2006


  • New law first in Canada to protect children from drug activity  October 26, 2006


  • Alberta athletes benefit from new sport centres  October 25, 2006


  • Police can seize vehicles used to solicit prostitutes  October 23, 2006


  • Gaming revenues to help First Nation communities  October 23, 2006


  • Alberta declares a provincewide gun amnesty for October  October 17, 2006


  • Conference explores changing economy  October 17, 2006


  • Alberta cracks down on overdue traffic fines  October 05, 2006


  • SuperNet brings new opportunities for historic site  October 05, 2006


  • Government invests $239 million in bioenergy  October 03, 2006


  • New programs promote better health for children and youth  September 29, 2006


  • 2005-06 annual reports released  September 26, 2006


  • Alberta Royalty Tax Credit Program to end  September 21, 2006


  • Crystal meth report gives 83 recommendations  September 19, 2006


  • Fire ban update for southwestern and west-central Alberta  September 15, 2006


  • Government invests $39 million to improve children’s mental health  September 12, 2006


  • Video contest focuses the lens on bullying  September 08, 2006


  • More than $300 million provided for new schools  September 01, 2006


  • New fund supports energy development and environmental protection  August 30, 2006


  • Alberta in action  August 29, 2006


  • New database will help Alberta police fight crime  August 28, 2006


  • Herceptin treatment approved for early stages of breast cancer  August 28, 2006


  • Nearly $12 million approved for new affordable housing projects  August 25, 2006


  • Province provides $50 million to clean up gas station sites  August 25, 2006


  • New provincial park to be created in Alberta  August 23, 2006


  • First quarter results allow increased investment in capital and savings  August 23, 2006


  • Province provides $261 million to assist agriculture producers  August 21, 2006


  • Traveller's alert  August 14, 2006


  • Assistance for Albertans affected by severe June storms  August 09, 2006


  • Survey about more spaces for child care  August 09, 2006


  • Auto insurance premiums to go down  August 01, 2006


  • New strategy will reduce skill and labour shortage  July 25, 2006


  • Government donates $250,000 to relief efforts in Lebanon  July 24, 2006


  • Improved mobile career centre on its way to rural communities  July 19, 2006


  • Additional $180 million goes to education in Alberta  July 13, 2006


  • Nordegg residents return home  July 10, 2006


  • $3.6 million to prevent family violence and bullying  July 05, 2006


  • Courtroom videoconferencing goes province-wide  July 05, 2006


  • Consultation looks for solutions to keep youth in school  June 29, 2006


  • Record resource revenue boosts infrastructure and savings  June 27, 2006


  • Made-in-Alberta honey wine on the way  June 27, 2006


  • Alberta at the Smithsonian  June 26, 2006


  • Restorative justice programs benefit from $360,000 in grants  June 23, 2006


  • New resources help kids and teens protect themselves from online predators  June 14, 2006


  • Post-secondary review results announced  June 05, 2006


  • Public information sessions to be held on groundwater protection and coalbed methane  June 05, 2006


  • Pharmacists to get prescribing powers  June 02, 2006


  • $16.6 million in joint federal-provincial projects announced  May 30, 2006


  • Fire ban lifted in southwestern Alberta  May 26, 2006


  • Provincial strategy aims to prevent strokes and improve treatment  May 26, 2006


  • Nine Albertans named to Alberta Order of Excellence  May 24, 2006


  • Spring sitting of the 2006 Legislature closes  May 23, 2006


  • $24.3 million will help rural Albertans access post-secondary education  May 18, 2006


  • New campaign makes it easier for youth to stop bullying  May 12, 2006


  • Design of new provincial buildings will reduce energy costs  May 12, 2006


  • $1.6 million in grants helps build stronger communities  May 11, 2006


  • Virtual tour takes you inside the Alberta Legislature  May 10, 2006


  • Beautiful spring weather results in early wildfire activity  May 05, 2006


  • New continuing care standards announced  May 03, 2006


  • Crystal Meth Task Force consulting with Albertans  May 02, 2006


  • Alberta and B.C. create single large market  April 28, 2006


  • Alberta Works debit card pilot a Canadian first  April 24, 2006


  • New health bill process invites Albertans’ input  April 21, 2006


  • Alberta communities to benefit from $264 million infrastructure investment  April 20, 2006


  • Safety top priority in new provincial courthouse security  April 11, 2006


  • Government encourages regional water systems  April 06, 2006


  • Arts and sports receive more funding  April 04, 2006


  • Municipalities receive $12 million to improve energy efficiency  April 03, 2006


  • Health care renewal focuses on balance  March 31, 2006


  • Alberta leading the way in biogas industry  March 31, 2006


  • New projects to improve access to health care and reduce wait times  March 30, 2006


  • More than $260 million provided for new rural initiatives  March 30, 2006


  • New provincial funding helps put Alberta on the map and increases employment  March 30, 2006


  • Albertans received $650 million in natural gas rebates this winter  March 29, 2006


  • 7,000 new spaces for post-secondary students  March 29, 2006


  • Funding to improve Aboriginal consultations and economic partnerships  March 29, 2006


  • Retail gas, electricity agreements get easier to read, easier to sign  March 27, 2006


  • Legislation improves protection for investors  March 27, 2006


  • Budget 2006 provides resources to sustain the land  March 24, 2006


  • Alberta’s electronic health records expanding  March 22, 2006


  • Average class size continues to decrease  March 21, 2006


  • Small equipment funds give new researchers a head start  March 16, 2006


  • Albertans agree health care system needs change  March 15, 2006


  • Final opportunity to provide input on secondary suite safety standards  March 10, 2006


  • Alberta cowboys take on the Big Apple  March 10, 2006


  • $3 million adds more doctors to Alberta  March 09, 2006


  • More jobs and high employment in 2005  March 08, 2006


  • $20 million boost for Alberta’s libraries  March 03, 2006


  • Number of Aboriginal apprentices surpasses the 1,000 mark  March 01, 2006


  • Children to benefit from changes to the Maintenance Enforcement Program  February 27, 2006


  • Heritage Fund receives billion-dollar injection from surplus  February 27, 2006


  • Stalking victims to gain protection from family violence  February 24, 2006


  • Government accepts continuing care report  February 23, 2006


  • Alberta to become a leading centre for cancer expertise in North America  February 22, 2006


  • Health, environment and education among throne speech highlights  February 22, 2006


  • Today’s prosperity will build a strong future  February 21, 2006


  • $207 million for Alberta schools  February 17, 2006


  • Spring sitting features legislation to make Alberta a health care leader  February 16, 2006


  • Casino information centres to help gamblers  February 16, 2006


  • Joint Alberta-China projects to improve science and technology research  February 07, 2006


  • Proposed law will extend daylight saving time  February 06, 2006


  • Natural Gas Rebate Program extended  February 01, 2006


  • Proposed strategy addresses skill and labour shortages  January 31, 2006


  • Cameras allow motorists to plan for road conditions  January 18, 2006


  • Specialized domestic violence court opens in northern Alberta  January 13, 2006


  • Application deadline approaching for provincial flood disaster assistance  January 10, 2006


  • Smoke-Free Places Act comes into effect  January 09, 2006


  • Tax change leaves more money in Albertans’ hands  January 06, 2006


  • 2005 — A year in review  December 29, 2005


  • Wait times reduced for knee and hip replacements  December 20, 2005


  • Canmore hosts cross-country World Cup  December 19, 2005


  • Alberta’s emergency response to be strengthened  December 14, 2005


  • Non-profit organizations receive $1 million in grants  December 13, 2005


  • Green lights to get greener  December 08, 2005


  • More students to be eligible for $100 Alberta Education Savings Grants  December 06, 2005


  • Fall 2005 sitting of the Legislature closes  December 06, 2005


  • $75 million in projects will improve access to mental health services  December 02, 2005


  • All Albertans proud of Grey Cup champion Eskimos, says Premier Klein  November 28, 2005


  • Alberta to fund 325 new centennial scholarships across Canada  November 21, 2005


  • Government funds more than 1,000 new post-secondary spaces  November 18, 2005


  • New projects help seniors and lower-income rural Albertans  November 17, 2005


  • Record energy revenues boost province’s surplus   November 16, 2005


  • Alberta honours its veterans  November 14, 2005


  • Fall 2005 legislation line-up  November 10, 2005


  • Rights of blind Albertans guaranteed by law  November 04, 2005


  • Advanced Learning Forum closes with commitment to action  November 04, 2005


  • New law makes Alberta roads safer  October 31, 2005


  • Natural Gas Rebate Program extended to October  October 05, 2005


  • New and enhanced benefits for AISH clients  October 04, 2005


  • Dealing with high gas prices  October 03, 2005


  • Alberta SuperNet now available in communities across the province  September 30, 2005


  • New infrastructure funding announced for schools  September 20, 2005


  • Report on continuing care highlights Albertans' views  September 13, 2005


  • Albertans invited to centennial garden party  August 31, 2005


  • $63 million more for affordable housing in Alberta  August 17, 2005


  • Government announces Environmental Protection Commission  August 15, 2005


  • Flood claim registration centres  July 14, 2005


  • Moving ahead with better health care  July 12, 2005


  • Advanced education review to set vision for the future  June 15, 2005


  • S-Team Heroes help kids stop bullying  June 14, 2005


  • Grants continue to expand Alberta's telehealth network  May 13, 2005


  • New provincial park honours Lois Hole  April 25, 2005


  • Improved access to hip and knee replacements  April 12, 2005


  • Bill 1 plans for $4.5 billion for post-secondary education initiatives  March 02, 2005


  • New development strategy helps rural communities to grow  February 25, 2005


  • Video-conferencing coming to Alberta classrooms  February 14, 2005


  • 2005-06 tuition costs to remain stable  February 08, 2005


  • Road Weather Information System to be installed on Alberta highways  February 04, 2005


  • Grant provides newborns with $500 for future education  January 21, 2005


  • New plan for health care in Alberta  January 11, 2005


  • Initiatives put more doctors in rural Alberta  October 22, 2004


  • Better access to services part of Health Renewal Plan  July 15, 2004


  • Videoconferencing online in Alberta courtrooms  June 15, 2004


  • Planning today for Alberta's continued prosperity in the future  March 30, 2004


  • Alberta SuperNet expands educational horizons  February 23, 2004


  • Alberta's water strategy unveiled  November 27, 2003


  • Online courses bring more selection for students  November 13, 2003


  • Proposed changes to auto insurance to be reviewed further  October 16, 2003


  • Learning Commission provides 95 recommendations on Alberta's education system  October 10, 2003


  • More student spaces in priority post-secondary programs  August 20, 2003


  • Government addressing consumer concerns with rising auto insurance rates  July 15, 2003


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