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July 2008 |
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Action on climate change surges ahead A message from Premier Ed Stelmach
Our province has taken a major stride forward to tackle the greenhouse gas emissions challenge on behalf of Albertans and all Canadians. We have invested in two initiatives that will reduce emissions equal to taking more than a million cars per year off the road, or one-third of all the vehicles registered in Alberta. A $2-billion fund will advance carbon capture and storage projects while a second $2-billion fund will propel energy-saving public transit in Alberta. This investment is unprecedented and demonstrates real action towards real results to battle climate change.
Diversifying Alberta's economy through technology The Alberta government recently announced the new action plan Bringing Technology to Market. Put simply, the goal of this $178-million plan is to increase the number of companies in advanced technology sectors and thereby diversify our economy.
Premier Ed Stelmach joined Minister of Advanced Education and Technology Doug Horner to announce the action plan to an audience of several hundred people. Among them were leading business people, advanced learning leaders, key stakeholders, and members of other ministries that will contribute to or benefit from the plan. Two new communities in Fort McMurray will house 40,000 AlbertansThe province has started the process to develop two new communities for Fort McMurray, complete with new homes and community facilities.
Once completed, the developments are intended to house approximately 40,000 people in thousands of new homes on 4,000 acres of land. The communities will be complemented by schools, health clinics, recreational facilities, parks and other community services. New licence plate coming in 2009After hearing from more than 33,000 Albertans, the government has decided to move ahead with developing a new licence plate - one that is made of the latest reflective materials for better visibility, and helps showcase the province to the world. Albertans also shared their thoughts on colours, themes, and other issues.
The new plate design will be announced early in 2009 and implemented starting mid-2009. Alberta unveils long-term strategy for livestock industryThe provincial government has announced a long-term strategy and investment of $356 million to stabilize and strengthen Alberta’s livestock industry. Mandatory traceability and the development of a new Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency, are key to implementing this new strategy.
The Alberta Livestock and Meat Strategy outlines eight priority initiatives developed to achieve significant change in the industry. These changes will redirect resources to key priorities, revitalize the livestock industry, enhance the value chain and refocus efforts to achieve a sustainable and competitive livestock industry. |
One Simple ActDid you know that nine plastic shopping bags contain enough petroleum energy to drive a car one kilometre? Albertans are encouraged to use cloth or reuseable bags when shopping to reduce their environmental footprint. Commit to your own 'one simple act' Fight the biteWith summer in full swing, mosquitoes have made their appearance. Albertans, particularly seniors, are reminded to take precautions to reduce their risk of acquiring West Nile virus. Read more about West Nile virus Getting married?Visit the Programs and Services website at www.services.gov.ab.ca/marriage to access government resources and information to help you with the administrative details of getting married. Enjoy Alberta's countrysideFresh local food, family fun and good clean country air – what could be more appealing? Tourism operators all over the province - from farmers' markets to museums to fairs - are producing some exciting events for Albertans and visitors alike. |
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