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2008
Report of government grants and payments for 2007-08 available online (October 10, 2008)
The General Revenue Fund, Details of Grants, Supplies, Services, Tangible Capital Assets and Other Payments, by Payee for the Year Ended March 31, 2008, also known as the Blue Book, is available on online.
Government Ministry Annual Reports show progress and results for 2007-08 (September 30, 2008)
Addressing the Teachers’ Unfunded Pension Liability, launching a new cultural policy, providing a 20-Year Strategic Capital Plan, expanding the role of sheriffs and releasing Alberta's 2008 Climate Change Strategy are among the achievements identified in the 2007-08 Ministry Annual Reports.
Province moves forward with construction of 18 new schools in Calgary and EdmontonPresident of Treasury Board represents Alberta at U.S. legislative conference (July 10, 2008)
Lloyd Snelgrove, President of Treasury Board, will take part in public policy discussions and information sharing sessions at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Legislative Conference to be held in Rapid City, South Dakota from July 13-16.
Province begins development of two new communities in Fort McMurray (June 23, 2008)
The province has started the process to develop two new communities for Fort McMurray, complete with new homes and community facilities.
2008-11 Capital Plan delivers $22.2 billion for municipalities, housing, hospitals, schools, and roads (April 22, 2008)
The Alberta government will invest approximately $22.2 billion over the next three years to continue its unparalleled support for infrastructure in the province and help address the needs of a growing economy and population.
Government payments posted online for the first time (January 7, 2008)
Information on 2006-07 provincial grants and payments for capital, supplies and services is now available on the government website.
2007
Snelgrove to meet with development officials in Denver (December 6, 2007)
Evaluating innovative approaches to capital planning and financing is the focus of Treasury Board President Lloyd Snelgrove’s meetings in Denver, Colorado on December 12.
Government invests $350 million more to maintain public buildings (August 22, 2007)
The Alberta government will spend $350 million to fix and maintain more than 100 schools, hospitals, post-secondary facilities and government buildings across the province.
Government annual report confirms Alberta among the best places to live, work and play (June 28, 2007)
Albertans continue to have the highest disposable income, the lowest tax load and the highest productivity in Canada, according to the Alberta government's annual report on achievements.
Cost of living allowances extended to all employees of provincially funded organizations in Fort McMurray (June 19, 2007)
The Alberta government is providing an allowance of $1040 per month to all employees working for provincially funded organizations in Fort McMurray to help them cope with the high cost of living in the region.
