Start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline: Joint Statement

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the following statement on the start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline:

Start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline: Joint Statement

Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy and Minerals Brian Jean issued the following statement on the start-up of the Trans Mountain Pipeline:

Bolstering Alberta's irrigation infrastructure

Alberta's government is investing $19 million to update irrigation infrastructure and improve the agriculture industry's productivity and competitiveness.

Strengthening support for sexual violence survivors

Alberta's government is delivering on its commitment to provide sexual assault centres with an additional $10 million to support survivors in their healing journey.

Strengthening support for sexual violence survivors

Alberta's government is delivering on its commitment to provide sexual assault centres with an additional $10 million to support survivors in their healing journey.

GoodLeaf Farms grand opening: Joint statement

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones and Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on GoodLeaf's new Calgary facility:

Canada Cup of Diving makes a splash in Calgary

Alberta will welcome the world's top divers, coaches and technical officials for the 2024 Canada Cup of Diving in Calgary May 2-5.

GoodLeaf Farms grand opening: Joint statement

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones and Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson issued the following statement on GoodLeaf's new Calgary facility:

Making Alberta a geothermal energy leader

Alberta is creating Canada's first geothermal test site to advance drilling innovation, reduce emissions and create jobs.

Alberta's vision for passenger rail

Alberta's government will develop a Passenger Rail Master Plan as the foundation to advancing passenger rail in the province.

Alberta's aviation grants set a flight plan to soar

Alberta has invested nearly $13 million in the aviation and aerospace industry to train and strengthen the aviation workforce through the Aviation Skills Grant program.  

Alberta's vision for passenger rail

Alberta's government will develop a Passenger Rail Master Plan as the foundation to advancing passenger rail in the province.

Growing investment and creating jobs in Coaldale

Alberta's agriculture sector is growing with a $222-million investment from NewCold to develop its first Canadian facility in southern Alberta.

Helping communities save money, lower energy costs

Alberta's new $6-million program will help municipalities make energy-saving upgrades, reducing costs and emissions.

Company sentenced for workplace fatality

An oilfield equipment supplier will pay $360,000 related to a workplace fatality.

RCMP Advisory Board report: Minister Ellis

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued the following statement regarding the national report released by the RCMP Management Advisory Board:

Wildfire preparedness in Alberta

Alberta is investing wisely in wildfire preparedness with funding for additional airtankers, night-vision equipped helicopters and the Community Fireguard Program.

National Day of Mourning: Minister Jones

Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade Matt Jones issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:

Orders in Council

Orders Approved – April 26, 2024.

Refreshed AER board to help lead Alberta's energy evolution

To enhance competitiveness and strengthen the province's position as an energy leader, Alberta's government is restructuring the Alberta Energy Regulator's board of directors.

Have your say on auto insurance

Alberta's government wants to hear from Albertans on how to make auto insurance more affordable and stable for the long term.

Investing in water management infrastructure

Through Budget 2024, Alberta's government is taking action to protect communities and vital water management infrastructure from the impacts of floods.

New draft social studies curriculum ready to pilot

Elementary students and teachers will benefit from an updated K-6 draft social studies curriculum and new resources in classrooms in fall 2024.

Helping kids become environmental champions

Alberta's government is helping kids and teens study environmental issues in their own backyards and explore innovative solutions.

Strengthening Alberta's local elections

Alberta's government is introducing legislation to ensure Albertans can rely on transparent, free and fair elections, and municipally-elected officials have clearer accountability measures.

Edmonton — Former senior financial advisor charged for misappropriating nearly $5 million from clients

On April 4, 2024, the RCMP's Provincial Financial Crime Team charged a Calgary resident for fraud-related offences after embezzling millions of dollars from his clients while serving as a senior financial advisor. Following a thorough investigation, the accused is alleged to have fraudulently withdrawn funds from client accounts and deposited them into bank accounts he personally controlled. A total of sixteen victims were identified in the Red Deer area and suffered a combined loss of nearly $5 million.

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Nurse practitioners to help strengthen primary care

A new program will support nurse practitioners to work independently and provide Albertans with more access to primary care clinics.

Alberta rejects unconstitutional cap on plastic production

Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement:

Fine levied for workplace fatality

An industrial equipment company will pay a $330,000 fine related to a workplace fatality.

Nurse practitioners to help strengthen primary care

A new program will support nurse practitioners to work independently and provide Albertans with more access to primary care clinics.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Peace No. 135 has cancelled this emergency alert.

The wildfire burning southeast of Township Road 830, about 1 km north of the River remains active. Area: (The Evacuation Order remains in effect for everyone from Township Road 830, south to the Peace River, and from Highway 684, east to the Peace River, in the MD of Peace No. 135.)

Engaging with international drug policy experts

Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams will engage with international drug policy experts in Lisbon, Portugal, and San Patrignano, Italy.

Supporting more students to live and work in Alberta's north

Alberta's government is supporting additional post-secondary students through the Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB) program.

Orders in Council

Orders approved – April 24, 2024.

Housing boom: Alberta building more homes, faster

Alberta is building more homes, with 3,122 new housing starts recorded in March 2024, 31 per cent of which were rental homes.

Alberta's baby name superstar steals the show again

Olivia and Noah continue to reign as top baby names in 2023.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Bonnyville has cancelled its wildfire alert.

The evacuation alert issued by the MD of Bonnyville has been cancelled. Area: (This alert is no longer in effect.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Peace No. 135 has updated it's wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire burning southeast of Township Road 830, about 1 km north of the River, burning northwest. Area: (This Evacuation Order remains in effect for everyone from Township Road 830, south to the Peace River, and from Highway 684, east to the Peace River, in the MD of Peace No. 135.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Peace No. 135 has updated it's wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire burning southeast of Township Road 580, about 1 km north of the River, burning northwest. Area: (This Evacuation Order remains in effect for everyone from Township Road 580, south to the Peace River, and from Highway 684, east to the Peace River, in the MD of Peace No. 135.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Peace No. 135 has updated it's wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire burning southeast of the intersection, moving northwest toward the impacted area. Area: (An Evacuation Order is in effect for everyone within 5 km of the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231 in the MD of Peace. )

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The First Nation of Cold Lake Number 149 (Legoff) has cancelled their Wildfire alert.

Everyone in the impacted area can now return to their homes. Area: (This alert is no longer in effect for the community of Cold Lake First Nations (Legoff).)

This is an Albert Emergency Alert. MD of Peace has issued a wildfire alert.

This alert is in effect for a 5 kilometres radius surrounding Township 830 and range road 231 in the MD of Peace. Be prepared to evacuate within 30 minutes. The situation is changing rapidly, use your own discretion. Area: (There is a wildfire threatening the area of Township road 830 and Range road 231 in the MD of Peace. )

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Bonnyville has issued a wildfire alert.

If you are in the effected area, be prepared to evacuate within 30 minutes. Area: (This alert remains in effect for the area South of Township 620 from 1.5 miles west of the Cold Lake First Nation border to North of Township 615A 1.5 miles west of Cold Lake First Nation border.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Bonnyville has issued a wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire near the area South of Township 620 from 1.5 miles west of the Cold Lake First Nation border to North of Township 615A 1.5 miles west of Cold Lake First Nation border. If you are in the effected area, be prepared to evacuate within 30 minutes. Area: (This alert is in effect for the area South of Township 620 from 1.5 miles west of the Cold Lake First Nation border to North of Township 615A 1.5 miles west of Cold Lake First Nation border.)

Lloydminster — Lloydminster RCMP seek public assistance in identifying suspects of an attempted abduction

On March 24, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP received a report of an attempted abduction in Lloydminster. A vehicle containing two male suspects was reported to have pulled up alongside a female walking and asked if she wanted a ride. The female declined and walked away. The vehicle continued to follow the female at a slow rate of speed until it stopped, and both occupants exited the vehicle and attempted to force the female into the front of the vehicle. The female began screaming and fighting which caught a witness's attention, and allowed her to escape.

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Investing in more chapters of Alberta's stories | Investir dans d'autres chapitres des histoires albertaines

Alberta's government is helping publishing and entertainment industries in the province thrive with an $8-million investment in the Alberta Media Fund.

Helping Alberta become a hydrogen powerhouse

Alberta is investing $57 million to support new hydrogen technologies that will reduce emissions, grow the economy and help the province keep powering the world.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of St. Paul is cancelling a Wildfire Alert for the area around Range Road 124 and TWP 610.

The Wildfire is currently not a threat to residences in the County of St. Paul in the area around Range Road 124 and Township Road 610. Area: (This alert was in effect for all residences in the area around Range Road 124 and Township Road 610 intersection including Garner Lake Estates on the North Side of Garner Lake.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert CANCELLATION. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is cancelling the wildfire evacuation alert.

Conditions have improved and the Evacuation Alert has been lifted. Area: (Saprae Creek Estates)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of St. Paul is issuing a Wildfire Alert for the area around Range Road 124 and TWP 610.

There is a wildfire burning in the area North of Garner Lake near Range Road 124 and Township Road 610. Area: (This alert is in effect for all residences within 10Km of the Range Road 124 and Township Road 610 intersection including Garner Lake Estates on the North Side of Garner Lake.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The First Nation of Cold Lake Number 149 (Legoff) has issued a Wildfire alert.

There is a wildfire burning in the area from Range Road 430 to Range Road 434. Area: (This alert is in effect for the community of Cold Lake First Nations (Legoff). )

Making utility bills more affordable

Alberta's government is taking action to protect Alberta's ratepayers by introducing legislation to lower and stabilize local access fees.

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Lac Ste. Anne County has cancelled the wildfire alert.

The wildfire burning west of Bilby common, heading east, is under control. Area: (This alert is cancelled for Subdivision of Bilby Common in Lac Ste. Anne County)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert, Wildfire Alert - Lac Ste Anne County

A wildfire is burning west of Bilby common, heading east. Area: (Subdivision of Bilby Common)

Tax credit fuels investments in bioprocessing industry

Alberta will be home to the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada as Imperial qualifies for the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program.

Passover: Minister Yaseen

Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen issued the following statement to recognize Passover: