Report from the Legislature - Rural Central & Southern Region
The Report from the Legislature for the Rural Central and Southern Region for January 19 - 25 includes information about Cabinet tours, the 80 affordable supportive living spaces planned in Medicine Hat, the new Continuing Care Centre Model in Red Deer and the Alberta Supports initiative in Central Alberta that assists young adults with disabilities.
Report from the Legislature - Rural Central & Southern Region
The Report from the Legislature for the Rural Central and Southern Region for January 12 - 18 includes information about the Premier’s statement in response to the U.S. State Department’s decision on the Keystone XL pipeline, rural households connection to high-speed Internet, new medical reporting rules for drivers with diabetes and new classroom material incorporating First Nations, Metis and Inuit cultures, perspectives and history.
New online material brings First Nations, Metis and Inuit histories, cultures and perspectives into the classroom
This information, Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum, was developed by education experts, elders and respected knowledge keepers from FNMI peoples within the province. Previews of the resource have received very positive reviews from FNMI contributors and community members.
Nominate an outstanding educator before February 3
From the eligible nominations received, approximately 130 semi-finalists will be selected. Twenty of those semi-finalists will receive Provincial Excellence in Teaching Awards and three will receive SMART Technologies Innovative Use of Technology Awards.
Report from the Legislature - Rural Central & Southern Region
The Report from the Legislature for the Rural Central and Southern Region for January 5 - 11 includes information about the Tomorrow Project, Alberta’s 10 point plan for education and the Red Tape Reduction Task Force.
Alberta: Telling It Like It Is newsletter (January 9, 2012 edition)
In December, I visited Paris, Geneva and London to discuss the European Union’s proposed Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) with industry officials and attend the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference. Click here for the full article and other recent clean energy stories.
As we enter the new year, we can look back at 2011 with pride and a sense of accomplishment, and we can move forward into 2012 with great optimism. Click here for provincial news and for recent photos of my work in Europe and Qatar.
Travel Alberta and Big Valley Jamboree create contest to bring country music to small Alberta communities
Travel Alberta has partnered with Big Valley Jamboree to celebrate its 20th anniversary and to support Alberta’s rural communities by offering them a chance to win a day-long country music celebration on April 28, 2012 in their home town through a contest called “Small Town Saturday Night”. Click here for more details.
Find out the real story about Alberta's oil sands, including the challenges we are facing and how the Government of Alberta is addressing them as a responsible energy producer.
Mr. Dallas was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Red Deer-South on March 3, 2008. On October 12, 2011, he was appointed Minister of Intergovernmental, International and Aboriginal Relations. He has previously served as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Finance and Enterprise and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Environment.
In addition to his regular duties as MLA, he currently serves as a member of the Treasury Board, Operations Committee, and on the Cabinet Policy Committee for Energy.