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Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Islamic Heritage Month: “Islamic Heritage Month is recognized throughout October in Alberta and across Canada. “The first Muslims arrived in Canada in the 1870s. They worked hard to build community and preserve their faith in their new home. Their…

Please join Finance Minister Travis Toews as he hosts telephone town halls to listen to Albertans’ ideas on the best way to return Alberta’s budget to balance. Two telephone town hall meetings, on Oct. 7 and Oct. 9, will give people the opportunity to ask questions and provide their views on the provincial budget and…

Alberta will act to protect hard-working farmers from aggressive, illegal protests. Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Doug Schweitzer, and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen announce new protections for farmers against trespassing and illegal protests at the Jumbo Valley Hutterite Colony. The government of Alberta will introduce legislation designed to…

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement about Women’s History Month: “Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate our many influential women whose achievements have made and continue to make a lasting difference in our lives. “Activists, politicians, scientists, engineers, artists, educators and athletes – these…

The Royal Alberta Museum’s first year in its new downtown Edmonton home was record-setting, as hundreds of thousands of visitors flocked to discover history. Minister Leela Sharon Aheer and executive director Chris Robinson celebrate the Royal Alberta Museum’s one year anniversary in its new downtown location. | La ministre Leela Sharon Aheer et le directeur…

A program is now available to help unionized employees, or employees who may become part of a union, better understand and exercise their rights. Employees will be able to access information, resources and supports related to union matters, such as union certification and decertification. “By launching the employee labour relations support program, we are keeping…

October 5, 2019 – We are heartbroken to announce that our male giraffe calf passed away overnight. We knew when he was born so tiny that it would be an uphill battle, but had high hopes that the love of his Mama and round the clock care from our team would be enough to help…

Seniors can now quickly, easily and securely submit financial benefit applications and supporting documents online. Minister Pon raised the International Day of Older Persons flag after announcing a new online tool that will make life better for seniors. A new online tool makes financial assistance programs for seniors with low income more accessible. The seniors…

Edmonton – This Thanksgiving long weekend (October 11-14), Alberta RCMP will focus on enforcement initiatives promoting safe driving behaviours as part of Operation Impact, organized by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Alberta RCMP encourages road users to practice the following traffic safety tips: Drivers ·         Can pedestrians see you? Working headlights are required of all drivers to notify you…

Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement for Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019: “As Albertans, we all have unique skills and interests that make us valued members in our workplaces. “Our government is proud to acknowledge Disability Employment Awareness Month and is committed to promoting increased participation by Albertans with…

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir and two fellow crew members arrived Wednesday for their mission aboard the International Space Station, temporarily increasing the orbiting laboratory’s population to nine people. The Soyuz MS-15 spacecraft carrying Meir, Oleg Skripochka of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, and the first space traveler from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hazzaa Ali Almansoori, launched at…