Budget 2024: Putting Albertans and Alberta families first | Budget 2024 : priorité à la population et aux familles albertaines

Budget 2024 is a responsible plan that puts Albertans and their families first by investing in strong health care, a modern education system and supports to keep life affordable.

Updating Alberta's approach to homelessness

Alberta's government is following through on its commitment to update the province's approach to combatting homelessness.

Protecting the environment with tougher coal rules

Alberta's government is putting the environment first with the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI).

New pay model, better access to family doctors

Alberta's government is implementing a new primary care physician compensation model to improve access to family physicians across the province.

New pay model, better access to family doctors

Alberta's government is implementing a new primary care physician compensation model to improve access to family physicians across the province.

Spend the festive season unwrapping Alberta's history | Célébrez le temps des Fêtes en déballant l'histoire de l'Alberta

Albertans and holiday visitors are invited to celebrate the festive season and explore the rich history of the province at Alberta's many museums and historic sites.

Fighting the spread of aquatic invasive species

The Provincial Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force recommends measures to defend Alberta against invasive mussels and other aquatic invasive species for years to come.

Alberta museums and heritage sites support learning | Les musées et les sites du patrimoine de l'Alberta appuient l'apprentissage

Alberta's museums, historic sites and the Provincial Archives play an important role in enriching the education of students across the province.

Celebrating Alberta farmers: Minister Sigurdson

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on the importance of agriculture during the holidays:

World leaders in creative thinking: Minister Nicolaides

Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides issued the following statement on the latest results from the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA):

Ensuring the success of Alberta post-secondaries

Alberta's government appoints four members to the Dr. Jack Mintz-led expert panel tasked with assessing the competitiveness of Alberta's postsecondary education system.

Alberta's workforce recovery on the rise

Alberta's Workers' Compensation Board's 2023 annual report showcases significant progress in supporting injured workers and their employers.

Responding to Ottawa's electricity regulations: Joint Statement

Premier Danielle Smith, Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf, and Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz have issued the below statement in response to the federal government's final and unconstitutional clean electricity regulations:

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• Cold Lake — Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting in Cold Lake
• Wetaskiwin — Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit Investigate fatal arson in Wetaskiwin

Cold Lake — Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting in Cold Lake

On Dec. 14, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., Cold Lake RCMP responded to a 911 call of an attempted stabbing at a transit stop on 50 Street at 43 Avenue, in Cold Lake. Two officers arrived and located the male subject armed with an edged weapon. Officers used their intervention options, including a firearm, to bring the subject into custody. The subject was transported to the local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. No officers or other civilians were injured during this incident.

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Wetaskiwin — Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit Investigate fatal arson in Wetaskiwin

On Dec. 15, 2024, at 5:12 a.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of a residential house fire near 53 Avenue and 45 Street in Wetaskiwin. Wetaskiwin and Millet Fire Departments arrived and put out the blaze. Once in the home, investigators located a deceased male. An autopsy will be completed at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in order to determine the cause of death and confirm identity. Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was notified and has taken carriage of the investigation.

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Enhancing care for Albertans living with diabetes

Alberta's government is expanding access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), making it easier for Albertans to monitor and manage their diabetes.

Housing starts in Alberta continue to rise

Alberta housing starts rise to 42,954 so far in 2024, a 35 per cent increase over the same period last year.

Une offre améliorée de services en français partout en Alberta | More French services in every corner of Alberta

Après des décennies de financement stagnant, le gouvernement de l'Alberta négocie avec succès une augmentation de plus de 200 % de financement dans le cadre de la nouvelle Entente Canada-Alberta sur les services en français.

More energy production using less water

Alberta's government is investing $2.7 million in new technologies that will help oil and gas companies reduce water use while creating jobs and powering the world.

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• Fort McMurray — Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting in Fort McMurray
• Fort McMurray — Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting in Fort McMurray

Fort McMurray — Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting in Fort McMurray

On Dec. 12, 2024, at 5:32 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence on Siltstone Place in Fort McMurray. Officers attended, and while ensuring that everyone was safe in the residence, an altercation ensued, and an officer was attacked. As a result, the officer discharged their service weapon. The suspect suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. One officer received minor injuries as a result of the altercation.

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Fort McMurray — Alberta RCMP officer involved in shooting in Fort McMurray

On Dec. 12, 2024, at 5:32 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to a disturbance at a residence on Siltstone Place in Fort McMurray. Officers attended, and while ensuring that everyone was safe in the residence, an altercation ensued and an officer was attacked. As a result, the officer discharged their service weapon. The suspect suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital. One officer received minor injuries as a result of the altercation.

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• Empowering survivors of human trafficking

Empowering survivors of human trafficking

Alberta's government is launching a new Combatting Trafficking in Persons Grant program.