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November 24, 2006
New book captures Centennial spirit
Some birthday parties are so special you want to remember them forever. A new book capturing the highlights of the 2005 Centennial celebrations across the province lets Albertans do just that.
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November 22, 2006
Schools for Tomorrow recommendations released
A new five-year Schools for Tomorrow plan focuses on the province’s current and future need for new schools, modernization of existing schools and steel-framed modular classrooms. The plan recommends $3.17 billion in funding over the next five years.
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November 20, 2006
Funding provided to buy supplies for influenza pandemic
Alberta’s nine health regions will receive $30 million to buy medical equipment and supplies that will be used to respond to an influenza pandemic.
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November 16, 2006
Government invests $162 million in post-secondary capital projects
Alberta students will benefit from a multi-million dollar investment in post-secondary facilities. The University of Calgary, the Banff Centre, Red Deer College and Olds College will all receive additional capital funding as a result of the second quarter fiscal update.
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November 16, 2006
Alberta's strong economy leads to more capital projects
A growing economy is strengthening Alberta’s financial outlook, allowing for increased investment in capital projects.
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November 15, 2006
New website helps kids navigate the web safely
A new website for five- to 10-year-olds will help make learning about Internet safety fun. The site uses a group of animal friends to teach kids how to be safe online.
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November 09, 2006
Families to benefit from new Parent Link Centres
The addition of nine new Parent Link Centres and a new website will help Alberta parents get their children off to a good start in life.
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November 08, 2006
Province commits $16 million for new homeless support projects
A new pilot program will help provide homeless people with the services they need to become more independent. The provincial government will invest $16 million in the program over the next two years.
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November 06, 2006
Students to pay thousands less for post-secondary education
Post-secondary education will soon be more affordable for students. A new framework includes a tuition fee policy that will save the average two-year diploma student $1,600, and the average four-year undergraduate student more than $3,800.
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November 06, 2006
Remembering our veterans
On November 11, 2006, Albertans will join the rest of the country in remembering the sacrifices of Canada's soldiers in war. In honour of Remembrance Day, a ceremony will be held in the rotunda of the Legislature Building at 11:00 a.m. on November 9.
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November 03, 2006
Traffic Safety Plan to reduce deaths, injuries
A made-in-Alberta Traffic Safety Plan is designed to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries in the province.
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November 01, 2006
New information line helps Albertans stop family violence
A new 24-hour toll-free information line will help callers reach out to someone they think might be struggling with family violence. Calling 310 1818 will put Albertans in touch with specialists who can provide information, advice and referrals.
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October 31, 2006
Natural gas rebate triggered for November
Albertans will receive a provincial natural gas rebate on their November heating bills. This automatic rebate will save the average household about $27.
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October 26, 2006
New law first in Canada to protect children from drug activity
Children exposed to serious drug activity, such as manufacturing and trafficking, will soon benefit from additional protection under a new law that takes effect November 1, 2006. The legislation is the first of its kind in Canada.
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October 25, 2006
Alberta athletes benefit from new sport centres
Alberta’s competitive athletes will soon have important support services closer to home, thanks to three partnerships between Alberta colleges and the provincial and federal sport agencies.
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October 23, 2006
Police can seize vehicles used to solicit prostitutes
Police in Alberta will now be able to seize a vehicle when the driver is charged with soliciting street prostitutes.
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