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November 19, 2009

Premier Ed Stelmach addresses the 2009 AAMDC Fall Convention.

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The Way Forward -- Premier's Address 2009

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October 15, 2009
Premier and cabinet take immediate pay cuts
Premier Ed Stelmach announced that he and his senior executive team are taking pay cuts effective immediately.

October 14, 2009
Alberta advances clean coal technology through carbon capture
The Alberta government and TransAlta Corporation are working together to kick-start a leading-edge coal-fired electricity generation plant that will capture and store up to one million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year.

October 7, 2009
Premier recognizes government employees for improving services to Albertans
The innovation and dedication of 25 award-winning teams from across the Alberta Public Service were honoured at the 15th annual Premier’s Award of Excellence ceremony. Premier Ed Stelmach recognized public service members who exemplify superior client service, excellence in business practices and outstanding leadership.

October 6, 2009 - Statement
Premier broadens stakeholder involvement in Alberta Hospital Edmonton transition
In keeping with his commitment that no patient will be moved from Alberta Hospital until appropriate community-based care is available, Premier Ed Stelmach has asked Health Minister Ron Liepert and Alberta Health Services President and CEO Dr. Stephen Duckett to assemble an implementation team, that includes representation from the mental health profession and patient advocates, to guide the transition to community-based care.

September 26, 2009
Government invests in infrastructure for oil sands expansion
Over the next five years, the province will invest more than $241 million to develop land located in the Parsons Creek and Saline Creek Plateau areas adjacent to Fort McMurray. Of the total $241 million, $166 million will be used to complete an innovative new residential development at Parsons Creek. The remaining $75 million will bring utilities and roads to the Saline Creek Plateau area making future residential, commercial and industrial developments possible. .

September 24, 2009
Grant MacEwan University celebrates new name
Students from across the province can now attend Grant MacEwan University, as the institution has been formally renamed by the Alberta government.

September 16, 2009
Len Webber named new Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations
(news release, September 16, 2009)
Premier Ed Stelmach has announced that Calgary-Foothills MLA Len Webber will be sworn in as the new Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations by Lieutenant Governor Norman L. Kwong on Thursday, September 17.

September 11, 2009
Alberta and Yukon forge stronger ties with formal agreement
A new Alberta-Yukon Accord signed by Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach and Yukon Premier Dennis Fentie will promote closer ties between the two jurisdictions for sharing information and ideas, and identifying new opportunities for cooperation. The Accord will be in effect until 2013.

August 29, 2009
Emergency care capacity to increase in Edmonton
The Alberta government is investing $18 million to improve access to the emergency department at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation will also commit $5 million to the $23 million project.

August 28, 2009 - Statement
Premier Stelmach congratulates Gary Doer
Premier Ed Stelmach congratulated outgoing Manitoba Premier Gary Doer on his appointment as the next Canadian Ambassador to the United States.

August 27, 2009 - Statement
Premier Stelmach thanks Gary Doer for years of service
Premier Ed Stelmach thanked Manitoba Premier Gary Doer for his years of service to his province and to the country. Doer announced today that he is stepping down as premier of Manitoba.

July 30, 2009
A strong economic recovery Alberta's priority as premiers gather

Premier Ed Stelmach will meet with his fellow premiers at the upcoming Council of the Federation meetings in Regina, Saskatchewan, to discuss the current economic climate in Canada and how to best position Canada for a strong recovery.

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