2007 Media Room Archive
News Releases
December 2007
Voluntary Sector Services - Dec 21
Albertans receive extra benefit for giving to charityAlberta Lottery Fund - Dec 19
Province provides $1.2 million for new Red Deer SPCAVoluntary Sector Services - Dec 5
Alberta's volunteers set shining exampleNovember 2007
Tourism - Nov 19
Travel Alberta signs world unique agreement with six national winter sport organizationsAlberta Lottery Fund - Nov 16
Historic Clay District set for $2.3-million dollar upgradeAlberta Lottery Fund - Nov 9
Lakeland region to host the 2010 Alberta Winter GamesOctober 2007
Tourism - Oct 30
2007 Alberta Tourism Awards AnnouncedTourism - Oct 30
Associate Minister Ady to represent Alberta at Asia's largest tourism marketplaceHeritage and Museums - Oct 29
Province invests $190,000 to support Lougheed House operationsVoluntary Sector Services - Oct 29
$1.2 million in provincial grants awarded to community organizationsCulture - Oct 26
Young Alberta artists receive $5,000 awardRecreation and Sport - Oct 15
World's longest trail a step closer to completion in AlbertaTourism - Oct 11
2007 Alberta tourism awards finalists announcedSeptember 2007
Tourism - Sept 27
Oh Mickey! It's O Canada! Alberta helps launch new promotional video at Epcot CenterCulture - Sept 27
New $6 million arts grant program now accepting applications (PDF)Parks - Sept 26
K-Country to receive multi-million dollar upgrades to trails and sewersParks - Sept 25
Parks in southeast Alberta receive funding boost for upgrades, facility constructionParks - Sept 24
Park upgrades taking place in northeast, west-central AlbertaParks - Sept 23
Fish Creek Provincial Park completes flood damage repairsParks - Sept 20
Parks in northwest Alberta receive funding boost for upgrades, constructionParks - Sept 20
Parks in east-central Alberta receive funding boost for construction, upgradesParks - Sept 5
Alberta government creates two new parks to protect sensitive lands and provide recreational opportunitiesAugust 2007
Recreation and Sport (JOINT RELEASE) - Aug 30
Premier Stelmach delivers first phase of funding to push forward construction of CODA’s Centre of Sport ExcellenceJuly 2007
Culture - July 25
Government invests additional $12 million for Art Gallery of AlbertaHuman Rights and Diversity - July 24
Government supports projects to foster equality and reduce discriminationCulture (JOINT RELEASE) - July 17
Alberta Ballet's Carmen to tour ChinaAlberta Lottery Fund - July 10
Government contributes $5 million to Calgary Meals on Wheels to purchase and renovate new centre Jul 10, 2007Film (JOINT RELEASE) - July 4
Edmonton Lands First Television Series in Five YearsVoluntary Sector - July 4
Efforts of non-profit organizations advanced with $1.2 million in provincial grantsJune 2007
Culture - June 29
Province seeks input from Albertans to develop cultural policyCulture - June 29
Alberta artists represent Canada at Chicago music festivalPhotos and bios of the Alberta musical acts attending
the festival can be found on their official websites:
The Agnostics: www.theagnostics.com
The Swiftys: www.theswiftys.net
Lisa Hewitt: www.lisahewitt.com
Tracy Millar: www.tracymillar.ca
Culture - June 28
New monument honours role of francophone community in AlbertaRecreation and Sport - June 20
Lethbridge to host first-ever Alberta 55 Plus Winter GamesParks - June 20
New Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park visitor centre offers visitors the chance to experience Blackfoot cultureCulture - June 19
Edmonton author receives $25,000 prizeRecreation and Sport - June 18
Fairview chosen to host 2011 Alberta 55 Plus Summer GamesRecreation and Sport - June 14
It's official: Airdrie to host 2009 Alberta 55 Plus Summer GamesVoluntary Sector - June 12
Government seeks input from Albertans on charitable giving programHuman Rights - June 8
Alberta researcher awarded $10,000 for study that will benefit immigrant studentsVoluntary Sector - June 8
Six Alberta companies honoured for charitable givingParks - June 7
New recycling partnership launched for Alberta's parksAlberta Lottery Fund - June 1
Province adds $2.5 million to Calgary's Bow River weir reconstructionMay 2007
Tourism - May 31
Tourism sector serves up new strategy to address labour shortagesCulture - May 31
Four Alberta authors compete for prestigious $25,000 prizeVoluntary Sector - May 31
Provincial grants to volunteer groups help build a stronger AlbertaTourism - May 18
Alberta's tourism operators optimistic about upcoming summer seasonVoluntary Sector - May 17
Alberta students awarded Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal for exceptional community serviceCulture - May 15
Alberta artists set to benefit from new $6-million partnershipMuseums and Heritage - May 15
Containment system finalized at Turner Valley historic siteMuseums and Heritage - May 10
Province increases funding for museums and historic sitesMuseums and Heritage - May 2
Rare aboriginal artifacts return home to Royal Alberta MuseumApril 2007
Vountary Sector - April 27
Charities and Albertans benefit from increased tax creditParks - April 26
Budget 2007 increases investment in provincial parksVarious< - April 25
Government boosts funding for arts, culture and recreationAlberta Lottery Fund - April 23
New $280-million program to help fund major community facilitiesMultimedia
IMAGE - Royal Tyrrell scientists help discover earliest-known horned dinosaur in Alberta - November 22MAP - Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area (PDF) - Sept 5
VIDEO - Cougar capture at Fish Creek Provincial Park - July 25 (loads in new window)
Information bulletins
December 2007
Gregg Lake campground closed for upgrades in 2008 Dec 17November 2007
Royal Alberta Museum celebrates 40 years Nov 27Royal Tyrrell scientists help discover earliest-known horned dinosaur in Alberta Nov 22
Public input welcome on Kananaskis park and recreation plans Nov 21
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to close for exhibit renewal Nov 6
October 2007
Four Albertans 'energize' their community's sport and recreation programs Oct 29New parking garage to be built next to the Jubilee Auditorium Oct 18
Alberta's tourism industry has strong summer season Oct 12
September 2007
Artwork wanted for provincial collection Sept 17Mesa Butte Equestrian Facility under construction until March 2008 Sept 14
Forest closure and fire ban lifted in southwest Alberta Sept 12
Volunteerism awards highlight annual Alberta Parks conference Sept 10
August 2007
Lifting of forest closure re-opens numerous parks in southwest Alberta Aug 29Royal Tyrrell Museum scientists explore dinosaurs in Mongolia's Gobi Desert Aug 14
Fire ban lifted at Cypress Hills Provincial Park Aug 13
Fire bans lifted at two southeastern parks Aug 10
Fire ban lifted west of Calgary Aug 9
Council to develop long-term plan for Alberta's film and television industry Aug 8
Cougar spotted in Musreau Lake Provincial Recreation Area Aug 3
New fire bans in effect in three southeastern parks Aug 3
Safety concern closes southwest Alberta forests Aug 1
July 2007
August abounds with cultural and heritage activities across Alberta Jul 31Cougar caught in Fish Creek Provincial Park Jul 25
Cougar sighted in Fish Creek Provincial Park Jul 24
Storm affects operations at cultural and historic facilities Jul 24
Provincial park fire ban in southern Alberta expanded Jul 20
Alberta television projects dominate Emmy Awards Jul 19
Fire ban in effect at provincial parks in southwest Alberta Jul 19
Final call for input on Community Spirit Program Jul 16
Forgetmenot Pond closed August through November Jul 16
From penny carnivals to garden tours - Alberta's heritage on display this summer Jul 13
Alberta takes part in Canada's Parks Day - July 21 Jul 6
Seibert Lake Campground closed due to storm damage Jul 6
Scientists discover prehistoric marine reptile in southern Alberta Jul 5
June 2007
Royal Tyrrell Museum names hall in honour of former director Jun 19Celebrate our heritage at Alberta's parks and museums this summer Jun 14
Alberta celebrates Canada Day Jun 13
Reynolds-Alberta Museum shows off with new exhibit. Jun 9
Open house scheduled for historic Turner Valley Gas Plant Jun 7
Opportunities for Albertans to participate in events in June Jun 6
Ghost Reservoir boat launches set to open on June 2 Jun 1
Natural landscape to be restored with controlled forest fire Jun 1
