Taking additional measures to protect Albertans
Government is proposing three key pieces of legislation to protect Albertans while continuing the fight against COVID-19.
View ArticleMore fishing opportunities for Albertans
Alberta’s 2020 sport fishing regulations include additional opportunities for recreational fishing and are now available online and in hard copy form.
View ArticleNational Wildlife Week: Minister Nixon
Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on National Wildlife Week, April 5-11:
View ArticleCamping reservations temporarily suspended
Alberta Parks is suspending and refunding camping reservations up to and including May 19.
View ArticleUpdate 1: 2020 Spring Flooding (April 28, 1:30 p.m.)
The province continues to respond to flooding in Fort McMurray and Mackenzie County. States of local emergency remain in effect in both communities.
View ArticleHelp is coming for Northern flood evacuees
Residents of northern Alberta who have been evacuated due to spring floods will receive funding of $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependent child.
View ArticleUpdate 2: 2020 spring flooding (April 29, 5 p.m.)
The province continues to support flood response efforts in Fort McMurray and Mackenzie County. States of local emergency remain in effect in both communities.
View ArticleUpdate 3: 2020 spring flooding (April 30 at 2 p.m.)
The province continues to support flood response efforts in Fort McMurray and Mackenzie County. States of local emergency remain in effect in both communities.
View ArticleUpdate 4: 2020 spring flooding (May 1 at 2:30 p.m.)
The province continues to support flood response efforts in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County. Parts of Fort McMurray have reopened.
View ArticleUpdate 5: 2020 spring flooding (May 2 at 5:45 p.m.)
The province continues to support flood response efforts in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County. Parts of Fort McMurray have reopened.
View ArticleUpdate 6: 2020 spring flooding (May 3 at 2 p.m.)
The province continues to support flood response efforts in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County. Parts of Fort McMurray have reopened.
View ArticleUpdate 7: 2020 spring flooding (May 4 at 5 p.m.)
The province continues to support flood response efforts in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County. Parts of Fort McMurray have reopened.
View ArticleUpdate 8: 2020 spring flooding (May 5 at 7 p.m.)
The evacuation alert has been lifted and residents in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Mackenzie County are returning home. The province continues to support about 4,200 Albertans unable...
View ArticleProvince approves expanded electronics recycling pilot
Government is kick-starting an expanded electronics recycling project that will support job creation, grow the economy and help municipalities divert more reusable material from landfills.
View ArticleAlberta achieves preliminary methane reduction deal
A preliminary equivalency agreement with the federal government is a major step toward providing Alberta’s oil and gas industry a single set of strong rules to reduce methane emissions and protect the...
View ArticleKnow before you go this holiday weekend | À savoir avant de partir cette...
Put safety first this Victoria Day weekend.
View ArticleAct holds AER accountable for timely application reviews
Government is further acting on its election commitment to Albertans to ensure the province’s regulatory system is the most effective and efficient in North America.
View ArticleStrengthening agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors
Government is funding Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund.
View ArticleRecreation and Parks Month: Joint statement
Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statements on Recreation and Parks Month:
View ArticleAdditional funding for Bragg Creek flood mitigation
Additional funding for berms in Bragg Creek will help ensure the community is protected against a one-in-100-year flood, while supporting economic recovery.
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