2006-07 Quarterly Budget Report:
First
Quarter Activity Report
Released:
August 23, 2006
Table
of Contents
Updating
Albertans
In
Budget 2006, the government reinforced its 20-year strategic plan
to build on the province's strong fiscal and economic environment
and create more opportunities for Albertans and Alberta businesses
to succeed. Today's Opportunities, Tomorrow's Promise is
the action plan that will help the government achieve its vision
of: "A vibrant and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy
a superior quality of life and are confident about the future for
themselves and their children." The strategic plan is based
on four pillars:
- Unleashing
innovation focuses on becoming a world leader in innovation,
research, development, and commercialization of new ideas.
- Leading
in learning requires making sure Albertans have the opportunities
they need to learn, adapt, and develop new knowledge and new skills.
- Competing
in a global marketplace is about creating a business
and investment environment that is recognized around the world
as an excellent place to do business.
-
Making Alberta the best place to live, work, and visit
means providing services and opportunities to people in an environment
in which they can contribute their talents and create a quality
of life that meets their dreams.
The
purpose of this quarterly activity report is to show Albertans what
activities the government undertook over the past three months in
support of this vision. The following pages include some of those
activities from each of the government departments.
Unleashing
Innovation
Albertans are pioneers
- known for innovative thinking and a "can do" attitude.
It's this spirit that makes Alberta a leader on so many fronts.
Focusing on research, technology, and innovation allows Albertans
to develop and produce new knowledge-based products, maximize traditional
industries, and broaden Alberta's economy. In the first quarter,
the government:
- Implemented the first of
two phases of the Mineral Royalty System, an automated revenue
collection system that improves the efficiency and accuracy of
royalty collection from coal and mineral commodities. (Energy)
- Initiated the implementation
of a cross-ministry project entitled Collaborative Core Infrastructure
Using SuperNet for IP Video-conferencing. The project leverages
the Alberta SuperNet and the medium of video-conferencing to improve
access to many services in different sectors, particularly for
Albertans living in rural and remote areas. (Education; Health
and Wellness; Restructuring and Government Efficiency)
- Launched the Alberta Soil
Information Viewer, an online tool detailing 64 million acres
of Alberta, allowing farmers as well as agricultural and environmental
consultants to better understand and apply best management practices
for the conservation of Alberta's rich soil resources. (Agriculture,
Food and Rural Development)
- Announced funding for 10
projects under the Western Economic Partnership Agreement at a
federal-provincial press conference on May 23, 2006. $16.6 million
in joint funding supports projects that enhance innovation and
value-added industries, regional economic development and sustainable
communities. (Economic Development; Innovation and Science)
- Launched the Virtual Interactive
Tour of the Alberta Legislature to support the new social studies
program and to celebrate 100 years of democracy in Alberta. (Education)
- Coordinated a series of
10 live, interactive video-conferencing sessions with Alberta
schools as part of Alberta at the Smithsonian in Washington,
D.C. The sessions demonstrated how the SuperNet is being used
in the province for innovative educational projects and programming.
(Education)
- Amended the Cottage Wine
Policy to add mead (honey wine) to the list of fruit wine products
that can be produced, packaged and sold directly from Alberta
farms. The amendment builds on the creation of the cottage wine
industry announced by government last year. (Gaming)
- Joined an elite group of
Canadian jurisdictions in adopting the LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) Silver standard-a world-recognized environmentally
friendly standard-for designing new government-owned and supported
buildings. The LEED Silver standard conserves energy, saves taxpayers
money, and reduces the buildings' impact on the environment. (Infrastructure
and Transportation)
- Supported the Alberta Research
Council's development of the first cattle health monitoring system
that uses a collar and ear tag to monitor cattle health and deliver
the information in real time via the Internet. This helps farmers
find and treat health issues in their animals quickly and with
precision. (Innovation and Science)
- Launched the $120 million
state-of-the-art National Institute for Nanotechnology facility
in Edmonton, collaborating with the University of Alberta. The
facility includes "Canada's quietest space" and high-tech
equipment, providing optimal conditions for nano-scale research
and collaboration. This will help make Alberta a world leader
in this highly sophisticated and specialized science. (Innovation
and Science)
- Proclaimed the Persons
with Developmental Disabilities Community Governance Amendment
Act. This legislation enhances the role of the community
boards that administer services through the Persons with Developmental
Disabilities (PDD) program, while improving the province's ability
to better coordinate all the programs that provide support to
Albertans with disabilities. (Seniors and Community Supports)
- Supported efforts led by
the Utilities Consumer Advocate to simplify electricity and natural
gas energy contracts, which resulted in a widely used plain language
energy contract. (Government Services)
- Encouraged the development
of regional municipal water and wastewater systems by funding
a larger share of their capital costs. Under the new $54 million
Water for Life - Regional Water and Wastewater Partnership
Initiative, the Alberta government covers 90 per cent of the capital
costs of building regional municipal water and wastewater pipelines.
(Infrastructure and Transportation)
Leading
in Learning
Albertans know a solid
education builds the foundation for a strong and prosperous society.
Alberta's education system continues to be among the best in the
world and staying at the forefront means providing students with
the tools they need to achieve their potential. Investments in universities,
colleges, and technical institutes are increasing, so they can provide
high quality, affordable post-secondary education. This, in turn,
creates opportunities for life-long learners to adapt their skills
and develop new ones. A well-educated workforce is key to Alberta's
continued economic success. In the first quarter, the government:
- Released the final report
of the A Learning Alberta steering committee. The report
was based on last year's consultation process designed to develop
a 20-year strategic framework for Alberta's advanced education
system, which involved input from nearly 3,000 Albertans. It includes
a long range policy framework for Alberta's advanced education
system, as well as specific recommendations in key areas. (Advanced
Education)
- Introduced the Millennium
Alberta Rural Incentive Bursaries that will provide 8,100 post
secondary students from rural Alberta $1,000 each towards their
post-secondary education. The program is a partnership between
the Alberta government and the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
(Advanced Education)
- Launched a new online database
to help Alberta post-secondary students more easily find scholarships,
bursaries and awards that support their learning. (Advanced Education)
- Opened three feature exhibitions
at the Royal Alberta Museum that offer Albertans insight into
our past and other cultures: From Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos
of Ichimaru; Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Mail-Order
Catalogue in Canada; and The Frontier in Bronze: Sculptures
by Bob Scriver. (Community Development)
- Allocated nearly $400,000
through Northern LINKS funding for schools, school jurisdictions,
Métis Settlements and First Nations to carry out campus
tours and student liaisons for the 2006- 07 fiscal year. (Aboriginal
Affairs and Northern Development)
- Released the Provincial
Surveillance and Compliance Summary for 2005, reporting that
industry's compliance rate with major Alberta Energy and Utilities
Board regulations reached 98.2 per cent in 2005, up from 97 per
cent in 2003. (Energy - Alberta Energy and Utilities Board)
- Launched the International
Trade Seminar Series to keep the information and communication
technology sector informed of market opportunities within targeted
international markets. Three sessions were held focusing on Hong
Kong/China, Taiwan, and Korea. Future sessions will gather market
intelligence, enhance market awareness, and facilitate business
matching between incoming delegations and Alberta industry. (Economic
Development)
- Launched the High School
Completion Initiative, a series of youth roundtable discussions
and an online questionnaire for all Albertans, which will culminate
in a September 2006 province-wide Symposium involving youth, parents,
educators, business leaders and community organizations. The consultation
will develop a provincial strategy and encourage community involvement
in improving high school completion. (Education)
- Received a 2006 Canadian
New Media Award for Excellence in Learning for SortItOut!, a resource
for Alberta students and educators about waste management developed
in partnership with ACCESS TV and the City of Edmonton (www.sortitout.ca).
(Environment)
- Supported 13 coalbed methane
public information sessions held across the province to help Albertans
better understand coalbed methane development and the different
roles government, health authorities and industry play. (Environment)
- Supported the opening of
the University of Alberta's Agri-Food Discovery Place, positioning
the province as a world research leader in food safety, value-added
food and agri-industrial products. (Agriculture, Food and Rural
Development)
Competing
in a Global Marketplace
Alberta
has made great strides in encouraging a broader economic base. Low
taxes and the availability of untapped markets to export and promote
our goods, services, knowledge, and technology, play a vital role
in achieving recognition as an excellent place to do business. Making
Alberta's infrastructure the best in the world is also important,
so citizens and businesses have the foundation they need to compete
in a global marketplace. In the first quarter, the government:
- Hosted
a highly successful Alberta Week in Washington program
as part of Alberta at the Smithsonian. Economic forums
and meetings with key U.S. decision-makers and political leaders
generated unprecedented national and American interest and media
coverage for Alberta as a trusted partner and a source of secure
energy. (International and Intergovernmental Relations; Community
Development; Agriculture, Food and Rural Development)
- Accepted
the final report of the Oil Sands Consultation Advisory Group.
The report contained recommendations and a suggested model for
consulting on the development of the oil sands in a coordinated,
balanced and environmentally sound way. (Energy)
- Opened
the Alberta exhibit at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington,
D.C. to showcase Alberta's work life, performing arts and cultural
heritage. The festival annually attracts upwards of a million
visitors. (Community Development; International and Intergovernmental
Relations)
- Completed
the consultation on coalbed methane and publicly released the
Coalbed Methane/Natural Gas in Coal Multi-Stakeholder Advisory
Committee's final report, which contains 44 recommendations on
future coalbed methane development, and an action plan is in place
to implement 32 of the 44 recommendations. (Energy)
- Operated
the Alberta International Business Centre at the 2006 Global Petroleum
Show in Calgary. The Centre attracted over 4,400 international
delegates of the show's 52,000 registered attendees. With Alberta
Economic Development's partners (Alberta Energy, Export Development
Canada, Industry Canada, Travel Alberta, and the Canadian Heavy
Oil Association), the Alberta International Business Centre provided
delegates with access to provincial and federal government officials
and industry leaders, and information at seminars on market intelligence,
heavy oil, and energy technology. (Economic Development; Energy)
- Promoted
Alberta's biotechnology sector to international audiences at the
BIO 2006 conference held in Chicago, showcasing innovation from
companies and government agencies including therapeutic drugs
for cancer, hepatitis and multiple sclerosis; regenerative medicine;
plant-made pharmaceuticals; and contract research and bio-manufacturing.
(Innovation and Science)
- Hosted
the annual British Columbia-Alberta joint Cabinet meeting, at
which the two provinces signed the British Columbia-Alberta Trade,
Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), a free
trade agreement that creates Canada's second largest economic
region. (International and Intergovernmental Relations)
- Promoted
Alberta's information and communications technology expertise
in diagnostic sensing and surveillance at the Alberta ICT Forum,
held at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. in June 2006.
Alberta companies demonstrated applications ranging from security
to logistics to healthcare. (Innovation and Science)
- Released
four reports related to marketing choice for western Canadian
grain farmers. Two of the studies explored alternative proposals
for a new Canadian Wheat Board business model that would be consistent
with the goals of marketing choice. The studies looked at what
business a new entity could be engaged in, and how it could be
structured. The reports concluded that under the right business
model, the Canadian Wheat Board could successfully compete in
an open market. (Agriculture, Food and Rural Development)
- Welcomed
14 delegations to Alberta-two each from Germany, China and Korea,
one each from Japan, Russia, India, Croatia, France, Trinidad
& Tobago, the Dominican Republic, and Australia. Arranged
meetings with government and Legislative officials, Ministers
and MLAs. (International and Intergovernmental Relations)
- Worked
in full consultation with the Alberta forest industry to protect
Alberta's interests in the softwood lumber trade agreement negotiations
between Canada and the United States. (International and Intergovernmental
Relations; Sustainable Resource Development)
- Signed
a memorandum of understanding with New Brunswick to allow for
the joint fostering of bioenergy initiatives. The agreement calls
for cooperation and exchange of information between the two provinces
to encourage the development, and commercialization of bio- based
fuels and energy. This will allow for increased value chain opportunities
for farmers in both provinces. (Agriculture, Food and Rural Development)
- Created
a new Alberta-Smithsonian internship program through the University
of Alberta that will provide opportunities for 50 post secondary
students to gain valuable international academic and life experience.
The $300,000 program will provide 10 internships per year over
the next five years at one of the 28 Smithsonian centres throughout
the world. (Advanced Education)
- Concluded
public consultations to help create Building and Educating
Tomorrow's Workforce, Alberta's long-term labour force development
strategy. The strategy will be used to address Alberta's skill
and labour shortages. (Human Resources and Employment)
- Completed
negotiations on a federal-provincial agreement to allow international
students who study at Alberta public post-secondary institutions
to work off-campus. Allowing international students to work off-campus
helps address labour shortages and gives students an opportunity
to see what a great place Alberta is to live and work. (Advanced
Education; Human Resources and Employment)
- Partnered
with Industry Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Canadian
Manufacturers and Exporters to enhance the profile of manufacturing
opportunities stemming from the Alberta oil sands developments.
Through the development of an 8-page brochure and a business opportunity
matching web site at www.icosmo.ca, the partners connect Alberta-
based companies with qualified companies across Canada. This initiative
is aimed at ensuring more manufacturing work from the oil sands
stays within Canada. (Economic Development)
Making
Alberta the Best Place to Live, Work, and Visit
Albertans' vision is one in which
the province remains debt-free, with accessible, quality health
care and education, safe and caring communities, and an environment
that is preserved and protected. Alberta is a place that has something
for everyone. The province is known for its spectacular scenery,
rich cultural heritage, and exciting history. Those attractions
draw visitors from around the world and keep them coming back year
after year. In the first quarter, the government:
PROMOTING
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
- Expanded the Aboriginal
Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy from three pilot site communities
(Lethbridge and surrounding First Nations, High Prairie and surrounding
Métis Settlements, and Eden Valley First Nation) to two
additional pilot site communities (Hobbema and Dene Tha'). The
Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy supports communities
in actions that address youth suicide in their own community.
(Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
- Implemented new and updated
standards for continuing care health and accommodation services,
laying the groundwork for higher quality health care and quality
of life for Albertans receiving continuing care services. (Health
and Wellness)
- Approved the Pharmacists
Profession Regulation that will allow pharmacists to prescribe
some drug treatments, continue prescriptions made by other health
practitioners, and administer injectable drug treatments, such
as vaccines. (Health and Wellness)
- Announced the Health Quality
Council of Alberta, a new provincial statutory board. Albertans
will benefit from more coordinated province-wide programs that
focus on patient safety and quality health care. (Health and Wellness)
- Launched SummerActive 2006,
a national initiative to encourage regular physical activity,
healthy eating, a tobacco-free lifestyle and participation in
sports. During the six-week campaign, Alberta hosted 63 events
with 91,874 participants. (Community Development)
SUPPORTING
FAMILIES AND CHILDREN
- Completed, in collaboration
with five school jurisdictions, arrangements for five schools
to implement integrated mental health support projects. (Education;
Health and Wellness)
- Expanded the Intake and
Caseflow Management program to help Albertans involved in legal
disputes over parenting, child visitation rights and guardianship
of children. The goal of the program is to help people through
the court process and perhaps resolve disputes without a court
appearance. (Justice)
- Increased the maximum financial
benefit available to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
(AISH) program clients from $950 to $1,000 per month, as recommended
by the MLA AISH Review. (Seniors and Community Supports)
- Responded to the need for
more housing options due to rapid population growth in the past
few years. The Alberta Social Housing Corporation sold a 302-acre
parcel of land in Fort McMurray, which will facilitate the development
of up to 2,200 new housing units, including 300 affordable housing
units. (Seniors and Community Supports)
- Announced a rate increase
for foster parents to support them in their efforts to help raise
and support children in government care. Foster parents saw an
increase in skill fees, as well as increases in the basic maintenance,
recreation and vacation/camp allowances for all children in care.
(Children's Services)
- Launched the Bullying Prevention
Strategy Youth Campaign. The initiative includes an advertising
campaign and a 24-hour helpline. The helpline is operated by trained
counsellors and was created for children and youth who feel they
have nowhere else to turn. The advertising campaign, Stand Up
and Stop Bullying, encourages youth to intervene in a safe way
when they see someone being bullied. (Education; Children's Services)
- Developed a new campaign
to provide teens with information about online safety through
movie theatre advertising and a new website. The website, www.weron2u.ca,
is written from a peer-to-peer perspective. It includes information
about predator tactics, safety tips and true stories. (Children's
Services)
- Introduced a new service
bundle to the Service Alberta website, making it easier and more
convenient for immigrants to find relevant programs and services.
(Government Services)
- Unveiled the Alberta Works
debit card pilot program. The program makes it easier for Alberta
Works clients without bank accounts to receive their benefits.
(Human Resources and Employment)
BUILDING
STRONGER AND SAFER COMMUNITIES
- Developed regulations that
align with and support Alberta's Counter Terrorism Crisis Management
Plan, working in partnership with security and law-enforcement
organizations to ensure effective communication and information
exchange, and ensuring all energy companies have a terrorism mitigation
strategy and response plan. (Energy - Alberta Energy and Utilities
Board)
- Hosted workshops with municipalities
to help enhance their understanding of the cost of providing safe,
secure supplies of drinking water, a goal of Water for Life:
Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability. (Environment)
- Hosted the second Alberta
Roundtable on Violence In and Around Licensed Premises identifying
priorities such as improved education and training, potentially
higher licensing standards and more research to help curb the
growing problems of violence around bars and lounges across the
province. (Gaming)
- Opened a second Responsible
Gambling Centre at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary to provide
on-site information and assistance for gamblers. Supported by
AADAC staff, the centres are part of a two-year pilot project
to help raise awareness of problem gambling and encourage responsible
behaviour. (Gaming)
- Introduced new security
measures at the entrance to courthouses as part of the province's
three-year comprehensive court security plan to improve the safety
and security of Albertans who access our courthouses. (Justice;
Solicitor General and Public Security)
- Launched the awareness campaign
"Under 18? All bets are off!" to ensure all lottery
ticket retailers are requesting proof of age from anyone purchasing
or cashing in lottery tickets who appears to be a minor. (Gaming)
- Launched the Alberta BearSmart
program which encourages all Albertans who live, work and play
in bear country to take personal responsibility in reducing human-bear
encounters. (Sustainable Resource Development)
- Issued over 290 Community
Facility Enhancement Program and Community Initiatives Program
grants through the Alberta Lottery Fund. These grants support
various projects throughout the province, including funding for
the Autism Calgary Association's family and community outreach
programs ($35,000); facility upgrades at the Ardrossan Memorial
Hall ($39,338) and a youth empowerment program on the Sucker Creek
First Nation in High Prairie ($27,960). (Gaming)
- Released the 2006 West Nile
Virus Response Plan outlining the province's plans to respond
to West Nile this summer. (Health and Wellness; Environment; Sustainable
Resource Development; Agriculture, Food and Rural Development;
and Municipal Affairs)
- Announced the investment
of $176 million in urban and rural infrastructure through the
Canada-Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CAMRIF). This
joint federal-provincial initiative helps contribute to a better
quality of life for Albertans by enabling communities to improve
local roads, drinking water systems and other municipal infrastructure.
(Infrastructure and Transportation)
- Began construction on three
major intersection improvements on Highway 63 in Fort McMurray
to help reduce traffic congestion. The $18.5 million improvements
will be completed by this fall. (Infrastructure and Transportation)
- Supported a community initiative
to introduce a new specialized domestic violence court in Airdrie.
As the first circuit court location, it will serve the community
with quicker access to justice, more targeted services and counseling
for both victims and the accused. (Justice)
- Supported 302 municipalities
with $13.4 million in Unconditional Municipal Grants to address
municipal priorities. (Municipal Affairs)
- Funded road maintenance
projects worth $10 million on Highways 63, 69 and 881 in the Wood
Buffalo area. The roadwork includes repaving more than 18 kilometres
of Highway 63 south of Mariana Lake, and maintenance repairs to
the deck of the Grant MacEwan Bridge in Fort McMurray. (Infrastructure
and Transportation)
- Introduced amendments to
the Local Authorities Election Act to promote integrity
and public confidence in Alberta's municipal elections by creating
a more secure and transparent election process. Amendments included
changes to special ballot procedures, voter identification, campaign
processes, and eligibility of candidates convicted of an offence
under the Local Authorities Election Act. (Municipal
Affairs)
- Released the Alberta Fire
Commissioner's Statistical Report for 2004. The report shows how
fires are impacting the province, allowing fire and emergency
service organizations to more effectively target their fire prevention
initiatives. (Municipal Affairs)
l Introduced renewed vision and value statements to guide the
work of the Alberta Public Service. Having a shared vision and
common values will help brand the provincial government as an
employer and assist in the attraction and retention of employees
to the public service. It will also support the government in
continuing to achieve its goal of developing and delivering high-quality
program and services to Albertans. (Human Resources and Employment
- Personnel Administration Office)
- Distributed over $500,000
in Alberta community crime prevention grants to local projects
across the province. Projects ranged from initiatives to reduce
family violence, bullying, and elder abuse, to programs that support
youth and Aboriginals in their community. Grant recipients included
non-profit organizations and associations, and community-based
coalitions and networks. (Solicitor General and Public Security)
- Provided over $360,000 in
Alberta community restorative justice grants to 16 initiatives
across the province. The grants were used for programs such as
victim-offender mediation, restorative justice training and leadership
development in schools and establishing an Aboriginal justice
circle. Restorative justice programs are used as an alternative
or supplement to any sentence such as house arrest, probation
or jail term and can be initiated at any time during the criminal
justice process. (Solicitor General and Public Security)
- Announced $600,000 in annual
funding to HomeFront, a family violence program designed to provide
a coordinated community response to domestic violence. HomeFront
is a partnership between community agencies and the criminal justice
system in Calgary. The agency provides caseworkers to encourage,
comfort and support victims of family violence. (Children's Services)
- Amended the Real Estate
Act and the Land Titles Act to aid in the fight
against mortgage fraud in Alberta. (Government Services)
- Participated in and promoted
North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. Activities
were held across the province to focus the attention of employers,
employees and the general public on recognizing and eliminating
hazards in the workplace. (Human Resources and Employment)
- Appointed members to a Resolution
Advisory Panel to review the Alberta government's efforts to clean
up the Turner Valley Gas Plant and provide advice on the future
of the site. (Community Development)
- Provided $1 million to the
Southern Alberta Pediatric Hostel Society from the Alberta Lottery
Fund for a new Ronald McDonald House on the University of Calgary
campus. (Gaming)
PROTECTING
ALBERTA'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE:
- Hosted a celebratory National
Aboriginal Day event on June 22, in Edmonton. A variety of community
events celebrating National Aboriginal Day were supported throughout
Alberta. (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development)
- Opened nine seasonal Travel
Alberta Visitor Information Centres for the summer. Travel counsellors
help visitors plan their vacations and encourage them to discover
natural attractions, historic sites, activities, and events across
the province. (Economic Development)
- Released the Alberta's
Festival and Events Guide 2006. Distributed to 350,000 households
in Alberta, the guide contains information and encourages readers
to participate in cultural events across the province. (Economic
Development)
- Amended the Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Act to support regulatory streamlining
and implementation of Sustainable Resource and Environmental Management.
(Environment)
- Opened an Alberta Environment
office at Lake Wabamun to oversee continued cleanup efforts and
participated in several information sessions to keep residents
informed of progress. (Environment)
- Cleaned 5,266 kilometres
of highway through the volunteer-driven annual Highway Cleanup.
Participants collected 29,661 bags of garbage from highway rights-of-way,
which earned them $198,000 for their organizations. (Infrastructure
and Transportation)
- Partnered with CrimeStoppers
and Global television to encourage Albertans to report actions
in forested areas that may have led to a wildfire. A series of
public service announcements will help Sustainable Resource Development
obtain information on human-caused wildfires, and educate the
public that these activities are fineable offences under the Forest
and Prairie Protection Act. (Sustainable Resource Development)
- Engaged over 350 stakeholders
in the Integrated Land Management consultation process that will
explore ways to reduce, manage and reclaim the impacts of development
and human activity on public land. (Sustainable Resource Development)
- Hosted the Alberta Mountain
Pine Beetle Summit in Calgary to discuss appropriate strategies
to limit the spread of the mountain pine beetles at different
levels of infestation in Alberta's pine forests. (Sustainable
Resource Development)
- Opened the Dinosaur Provincial
Park Visitor Centre and the Boreal Centre for Bird Conservation
at Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. The centres will provide
interactive, interpretive and environmental education programming
to enhance visitor experiences. (Community Development)
- Finalized the management
plan for Peter Lougheed and Spray Valley Provincial Parks, and
released a draft management plan for the Sheep Valley protected
areas for public feedback. (Community Development)
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