Healthy aquatic ecosystems, conservation and education are priorities in the renewed Water for Life action plan. The strategy and action plan together set the direction for water management in Alberta over the next 10 years.
“Economic and population growth in Alberta over the past several years has put increased pressure on Alberta’s water supplies,” said Rob Renner, Minister of Environment. “The strategy and action plan respond to growing demand and provides the roadmap to manage and protect Alberta’s water.”
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/273640EAC278F-921C-FC44-04BF92478B4C6987.html
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Amendments to Bill 50, the Electric Statutes Amendment Act, 2009, will provide clarity on the role of the regulator and the potential timeline of the construction of projects.
"Bill 50 was introduced in the spring session to allow for a full public debate over the summer and fall,” said Energy Minister Mel Knight. “Through formal consultations and very helpful input from Albertans, I'm pleased to respond with amendments. These changes improve the bill to address concerns raised while ensuring Albertans will continue to have the reliable and competitive electricity system our growing province needs."
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/273620E773B0D-EFB8-9764-0F2E6088FA5AC665.html
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Lindsay Blackett, Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, issued the following statement regarding the recent vandalism of Jewish sites in Calgary.
“Last weekend’s incidents in Calgary that desecrated a number of Jewish cultural and religious buildings with anti-semitic graffiti are shameful and not welcomed in our province.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/273550E2F373A-DDCA-C1A6-C17701D6FA96AAC5.html
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Alberta Environment has laid charges against M. Pidherney’s Trucking Ltd. for allegedly burning prohibited waste in an open fire without the required approval.
The charges laid under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act relate to the burning of demolition waste containing prohibited debris at a gravel pit near Rocky Mountain House in May. The first court appearance is set for December 16 in Rocky Mountain House Provincial Court.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/273530D476564-E951-57AE-619442349BFFB69B.html
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Highly qualified individuals will be leading Alberta’s research and innovation system when five new Alberta Innovates agencies come into being this January, replacing 10 former agencies.
Changes to Alberta’s research and innovation system will better align resources, making the system more responsive to researchers and entrepreneurs, more accountable to Alberta taxpayers, and more competitive in the global economy.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/273450851FC86-92F6-38F2-6606535870BCEDB1.html
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Starting Friday, November 20, Alberta’s H1N1 immunization program will expand to include all children under 18 years of age as of November 1, as well as their immediate family members and caregivers living in the same household. The opportunity to include other Albertans will depend on an assessment of demand for the vaccine over the weekend.
Immunization for seniors expands tomorrow to include those 65 years of age and older as of November 1, as well as their spouse or partner of any age.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27349090A03DC-B52C-F61C-65F4E419B33F8C19.html
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Renters can no longer be charged for the energy used to heat their apartments with uncertified heat sub-meters under new regulatory changes introduced by the government.
“I’ve heard a number of concerns from tenants about the accuracy and fairness of heat sub-meters,” said Service Alberta Minister Heather Klimchuk. “These new rules address these concerns and ensure renters are charged fairly.”
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27346086C9007-A54B-829B-D5ECCAC73EE220F3.html
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Criminal charges will not be laid against the Calgary Police Service (CPS) constables in the non-fatal shooting of a Calgary man last spring. The decision follows a five-month investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT).
On May 26, four CPS officers responded to a call about a man being held at knifepoint in an apartment near the downtown. When police arrived, they encountered a man with a large knife in the hallway of the apartment building. Police told the man to put down the knife several times. The man did not comply and continued to approach the officers. A constable shot once with a rifle and the man fell to the floor. Police provided first aid until emergency medical services arrived. The man was taken to hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/273410334A91C-920B-D650-5DCFA98BF5A81142.html
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The Alberta government is supporting two new programs that offer community-based treatment for people affected by family violence.
“Communities and families can be devastated by the effects of family violence,” said Minister of Justice Alison Redford. “These two programs will provide necessary treatment and prevention for people who are affected by this kind of violence. They are also excellent examples of communities working together to create tailor-made solutions to problems they see in their own backyards - an important piece of Alberta’s Safe Communities initiative.”
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27336FF1DBBBA-017A-CBEB-65765D3DAA6E7863.html
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Starting Tuesday, November 17, Alberta’s H1N1 immunization program will expand to include all seniors over 75 years of age as of November 1, as well as their spouses or partners of any age.
On Thursday, November 19, immunizations for seniors will further expand to include those 65 years and older as of November 1, and will include their spouses or partners of any age.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27335FEE85E38-DFE4-E57B-031CC52646E3E469.html
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Alberta’s forests, forestry communities and workers will benefit from a $25-million investment by the governments of Canada and Alberta to manage the spread of mountain pine beetle. The investment will generate immediate employment opportunities.
The Government of Canada has committed $10 million and the Province of Alberta, an additional $15 million. These funds will be used for beetle management, including ground surveys to help determine the full extent of beetle infestation and to remove infested trees. Early detection and treatment of infested trees is a vital method for mitigating the spread of the beetle.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27331FDEDD791-AC47-4EC9-1089547245AE9F9C.html
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