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The Government of Canada, CUTRIC and the City of Edmonton are mapping a path to zero emission public transit vehicles

Edmonton, Alberta, July 9, 2024 — Communities across the country are developing strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions, including lowering carbon emissions caused by public transportation. Today, Minister Randy Boissonnault, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, City of Edmonton, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined…

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Building resiliency for Alberta beef farms

July 10, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta The governments of Canada and Alberta are supporting Alberta Beef Producers in expanding its food safety and certification program. Alberta is known worldwide for its high-quality, great tasting beef. As Canada’s largest cattle producing province, Alberta’s beef industry maintains the highest level of food safety, animal care, biosecurity, and…

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Seizure of contraband at Edmonton Institutuion 

On June 22, 2022, correctional officers at Edmonton Institution, a maximum security federal institution, confiscated contraband and unauthorized items from inmates during a search of the institution. The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates. This seizure is the result of the combined efforts of correctional…

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Backgrounder: Calgary Stampede to make full-scale come-back with major funding from the Government of Canada; four other tourism experiences in southern Alberta to benefit from federal investments

Funding includes more than $10.1 million to support a full-scale 2022 Calgary Stampede and more than $1.8 million to enhance tourism experiences to attract more visitors to Alberta The Government of Canada is providing $10.15 million to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited to support a full-scale 2022 Calgary Stampede that delivers authentic western experiences and…

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Calgary Stampede to make full-scale come-back with major funding from the Government of Canada; four other tourism experiences in southern Alberta to benefit from federal investments

PrairiesCan Minister Daniel Vandal announced nearly $12 million to support the return of a full-scale 2022 Calgary Stampede and new or enhanced tourism experiences that attract visitors and support quality jobs in southern Alberta June 30, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta – PrairiesCan Calgary is a globally renowned tourism destination that supports a resilient Alberta economy.…

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Minister Vandal announces federal investment supporting inclusive growth and employment opportunities in Calgary

More than $7 million through PrairiesCan will help grow a diverse technology workforce by creating hundreds of jobs in the Calgary region June 29, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta – PrairiesCan The Government of Canada is providing support for community-led innovation that creates opportunities for people with diverse talents and abilities to succeed. In and around…

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