Celebrating summer and looking towards fall

A message from Premier Ed Stelmach

As Alberta's dedicated teachers and students head back to the classrooms, I look back on a busy and productive summer, focused on protecting the province’s investments and moving ahead on our priorities. I also look forward to an action-packed fall when we'll make decisions based on input gathered from Albertans. The Royalty Review Panel will deliver its recommendations to ensure Albertans are receiving a fair share from energy development. An expert panel will evaluate if Albertans are getting maximum benefits from the province’s $40 billion in savings and investments, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Read more about summer accomplishments and looking forward to the fall

Albertans head back to school

As students and staff start the new year, the provincial government has announced funding for Alberta's schools, allocating $100 million to the four major school boards in Edmonton and Calgary to support school infrastructure modernization projects. Another $97 million will be invested in 17 school infrastructure projects across the province to significantly enhance learning environments for students and staff.

To get ready for school, Alberta Education has everything parents, students and teachers need to know. Parents will find information on how they can support classroom learning at home. Curriculum updates, teaching resources and school year operating schedules will help teachers with their learning plans. Students can find information on everything from career planning to studying for exams.

Information on preparing healthy lunches, following the rules of the road in a school zone, tips for student renters, bullying and child care

Alberta is reviewing its savings and investments. Learn more and share your ideas.

The Government of Alberta has appointed an independent expert panel to ensure Albertans are receiving the maximum long-term benefits from the province’s savings and investment funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

The five-member Financial Investment and Planning Advisory Commission will also review whether the purposes, management and governance of Alberta’s various funds are clear, and that investment policies are consistent with the long-term interests of Albertans. Recommendations will be provided to the Minister of Finance by November 30.

Learn more about the commission and submit your thoughts

Premier Stelmach named Star Chief

Premier Ed Stelmach was honoured at a traditional chieftainship ceremony by the Blood Tribe. The Premier was given the name Star Chief and was presented with a traditional headdress as a symbol of his new position.

Learn more about the Blood tribe and the Premier’s Chieftainship