Enhancing food safety in child-care settings | Améliorer la salubrité alimentaire dans les établissements de garde d'enfants

Alberta's government is acting on recommendations to protect the health and safety of children in licensed child-care facilities.

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• Update 36: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m.)

Update 36: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m.)

A new intergovernmental committee has been established to provide joint oversight, co-ordination and advice to elected officials as Jasper recovers and rebuilds. Increasing wildfire danger throughout much of the province may lead to heightened fire activity in the coming days.

Promoting the Alberta Advantage in Silicon Valley

Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf and Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish will travel to Santa Clara, California to promote Alberta as a premier destination for investors.

Promoting the Alberta Advantage in Silicon Valley

Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf and Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish will travel to Santa Clara, California to promote Alberta as a premier destination for investors.

Charting a path for regional ag societies

Alberta is funding a study to receive recommendations on how the province can best support its seven regional agricultural societies.

Sowing seeds of success for future farmers

Alberta's government is supporting future farmers and ranchers through changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation's Next Generation Loan program. 

UPDATED*: Update 32: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 5, 4:30 p.m.)

Rain forecast for parts of northern Alberta and along the eastern slopes may subdue fire behaviour. This will give wildfire crews a chance to make more progress on securing perimeters to contain existing wildfires.

Update 25: Alberta wildfire information update (July 29, 3:30 p.m.)

With warm, dry weather returning to much of the province this week, wildfire activity is expected to increase. Albertans who are evacuated are encouraged to stay connected with their local authority for updates.

World Day against Trafficking in Persons: Joint statement

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis, Minister of Children and Family Services Searle Turton, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women Tanya Fir issued the following statement on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: 

Update 31: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 4, 3:30 p.m.)

Alberta is mourning the loss of a wildland firefighter who died tragically during firefighting efforts in Jasper. Previously scheduled bus tours of the community for displaced residents have been postponed.

Alberta and Canada to match Canadian Red Cross donations to support Alberta wildfire response

Minister Sajjan and Minister Ellis announce donation-matching program to help those impacted by wildfires in Jasper and across the province of Alberta.

Update 24: Alberta wildfire information update (July 28, 3:30 p.m.)

Fire crews, helped by rain, were able to extinguish nearly 50 wildfires in the past 48 hours, and another 17 wildfires are no longer out of control.

Update 27: Alberta wildfire information update (July 31, 3:30 p.m.)

Little Red River Cree Nation and the Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 have announced re-entry dates when residents will be able to return home. Residents should stay connected with their local authorities for updates. For those evacuated from their primary residence in Jasper, the Canadian Red Cross is providing $750 in one-time financial assistance per household.

Update 30: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 3, 3:30 p.m.)

Bus tours are available for Jasper residents to assess the impact of the wildfires on their homes and communities. Registration is available online with priority given to those whose homes have been damaged or destroyed.

Update 34: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 7, 3:30 p.m.)

Crews continue to make progress on large, out-of-control wildfires. Fire danger is now high to very high along the northern boreal region of the province, but relatively low in the central part of Alberta and along the eastern slopes.

Update 26: Alberta wildfire information update (July 30, 3:30 p.m.)

Alberta recorded just three new wildfires over the past 24 hours, but warmer conditions in the forecast may lead to heightened wildfire danger and activity in the coming days.

Jasper residents can register for tour of townsite

Alberta's government has launched an online portal so residents of Jasper whose homes have been lost or damaged by wildfire can register for a bus tour of the townsite.

Update 35: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 8, 3:30 p.m.)

Northern Alberta continues to experience warm, dry conditions. Heightened wildfire danger and activity is possible in the coming days. Highway 16 will be open for non-stop east-west traffic during daytime hours beginning August 9, as long as conditions allow.

Update 33: Alberta wildfire information update (Aug. 6, 4:30 p.m.)

Rain in recent days has led to subdued wildfire behaviour in many areas of the province. Warm, dry conditions are expected for northern Alberta in the coming days, which may lead to heightened wildfire danger and activity.

Honouring heroes who stand against violence and abuse

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Inspiration Awards, recognizing Albertans outstanding leadership in making communities safer from violence.

Rocky View County — Strathmore RCMP issue shelter in place – Update #6

RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathmore RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a person of interest in the homicide investigation which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024.

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Rocky View County — Strathmore RCMP issue shelter in place – Update #7

RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathmore RCMP are again seeking public assistance in the homicide investigation which occurred in Rocky View County on Aug. 6, 2024. Strathmore RCMP are investigating a theft of quad. The quad is believed to have been stolen on Aug. 7, 2024, at approximately 1:34 p.m., from a property in Wheatland County. A witness saw a male driving this stolen quad.

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