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Sept. 2008 |
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Celebrate Arts Day this Saturday A message from Premier Ed Stelmach Alberta will commemorate its first-ever provincial arts day on September 6. We set aside this special day as an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Alberta’s many talented and creative artists and their many contributions to our province. The province's thriving arts community demonstrates our strong community spirit and is part of what makes Alberta a great place to live. Make plans on September 6 to celebrate with others in your area! Back-to-school! Parents looking for back-to-school information have access to a variety of online resources, including study tips, managing homework and safe Internet use. Other valuable online information for parents and students includes learning resources, tips on time management and being a successful student. You can also find curriculum handbooks, which provide both in-depth and grade-at-a-glance information on what students are expected to learn at each grade level. Nearly 2,500 new spaces for post-secondary studentsThanks to $73 million in funding for student spaces, the Government of Alberta has added 2,447 new spaces in universities, colleges, and technical institutes across the province. In addition, funding for 1,989 spaces will be provided to Mount Royal College and Grant MacEwan College to convert their existing university transfer and applied degree programs to bachelor’s programs. This brings the total number of added funded spaces in 2008 to 4,436. Nanotechnology – diversifying Alberta’s economyWhile Alberta’s strong economy has been built on traditional sectors – energy, agriculture and forestry – the government’s plan is to create more value-added opportunities to diversify the province’s strengths. Nanotechnology, dubbed ‘the science of the small’, is one such opportunity. Small or large companies and tech-savvy entrepreneurs that want to bring nanotechnology products to world markets can now access technical and business services thanks to a new leading-edge centre in Edmonton’s Research Park. The Alberta Centre for Advanced Microsystems and nanotechnology Products (ACAMP) will support the province’s growing nanotechnology sector in three critical areas of commercialization - packaging and assembly; business and product development; and, marketing. |
Premier Stelmach appoints new head of the Alberta Public ServicePremier Ed Stelmach has appointed Brian Manning as the new Deputy Minister of Executive Council. Manning joined the Alberta Public Service in 1996, serving as Deputy Minister of Treasury Board since December of 2006. Click here for more details Children have greater access to mental health servicesChildren and youth at risk will benefit from an investment of more than $50 million by the Alberta government to increase access to children’s mental health services and address their mental health needs. Simple acts lead to great thingsTake shorter showers. Each minute that you spend in the shower uses 10 litres of water. More opportunities to buy recreational hunting and fishing licencesExpanded online services and newly available special licences mean Albertans and visitors to the province have more opportunities to buy recreational hunting and fishing licences. Protect against West NileAlbertans are reminded to take appropriate personal precautions against West Nile virus. Visit the Fight the Bite website Information for artistsAre you a musician? Sculptor? Dancer? Film director? The Programs and Services website provides access to government information and resources for all types of fine arts. Visit www.services.gov.ab.ca/artists for links to information about awards, grants, events, festivals, exhibits and more. |
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