News highlights for 2022

September

• Alberta is launching a new grant program to increase cultural awareness and help Albertans address racism.

• A new agreement between the government and the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) that will see the government invest an estimated $750 million to stabilize the health-care system has been ratified by physicians throughout the province.

• Alberta will join other provinces in broadening its provincial immigration program to accept applications from religious workers who serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of their communities.

• Alberta is celebrating the life of Her late Majesty by renaming a major building in her honour and awarding Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals to Albertans who have made a positive impact on our province.

• Nearly half a million Alberta drivers will benefit from the elimination of the Class 5 and Class 6 advanced road tests under the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.

November

• Alberta’s government is increasing the total provincial loan guarantee to $150 million for cattle and sheep producers buying and feeding livestock for market.

• This year, more than 10 million visitors have explored Alberta’s provincial parks, engaged in outdoor recreation opportunities and contributed to local economies.

• Alberta’s government is taking action to make life more affordable for families, Albertans with disabilities, seniors and those out of work.

• Record-setting economic growth in Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector has ignited demand for workers across the province.

• Alberta’s government is investing more than $15 million over three years to help connect Albertans to local addiction and mental health services.

October

• Alberta’s crop producers continue to show resiliency despite dry growing conditions and the rising costs of farm inputs.

• As natural gas prices remain stable, Alberta’s rebate program stands ready to protect families and businesses.

• Albertans 12 years of age and older will soon have an additional COVID-19 vaccine choice.

• This is Womens History Month.

• Starting Oct. 17, Albertans six months of age and older can get their flu vaccines.

December

• A recent breach of several individual accounts is a reminder to always protect your personal information when working online.

• Alberta’s government is increasing the tariff rate for legal aid roster lawyers to $125 per hour from $100 per hour effective Jan. 1.

• Alberta’s government is introducing a new program to free up ambulances and paramedics to respond to more emergency calls.

• Alberta’s government is investing in projects that fuel even more economic development and diversification across the province.

• Alberta’s attorney general has issued a protocol for dealing with charges related to the federal firearms ban.