Government of Alberta

A person wearing a hard hat the background shows an orange haze. Text reads Stay safe while working in the heat. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right corner.

Remember to keep cool while working in the heat.
As with all hazards, employers must plan to address dangers for working in the heat.
This can include:
🥵a cooling station for rest
🧊scheduling physical jobs for cooler times
🥤providing cool drinking water
More info: www.alberta.ca/working-extr...

The former RAM building. Text reads Inviting proposals to repurpose former Royal Alberta Museum. Apply now. Credit for the image is in the bottom left corner, and the Alberta government logo is in the bottom right.

We heard you. Albertans have a strong connection to the old RAM in #yeg so we're exploring all options to repurpose the site.
We're opening one more opportunity to submit formal proposals to maintain or repurpose it.
Submissions will be accepted until Sept 26 at purchasing.alberta.ca #Alberta

A family visiting Fort George and Buckingham House. Text reads Free admission to heritage sites and museums for youth. In collaboration with Canada Strong Pass. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right corner.

Experience our history for free! 💸

Kids under 18 can access all provincial historic sites and museums free of charge this summer and anyone 18-24 can get in half-priced.

Plan your visit by Sept 2: www.alberta.ca/historic-sit... #Alberta #Canada #history

An ariel view of the twinned highway and the overpass. Text reads The Honourable Peter Lougheed Memorial Wildlife Overpass. Photo credit Neil Zeller. The Alberta logo is on the bottom right.

The Honourable Peter Lougheed Memorial Wildlife Overpass will reduce animal-vehicle collisions by up to 80% and protect wildlife in a busy wildlife corridor. The crossing supports the Alberta Wildlife Watch Program to prevent animal-vehicle collisions: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...

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[Image description: Image shows the historical Edmonton trolley crossing the high level bridge with people waving in the windows.]

[Image description: Image shows a zoomed in view of multiple vegetables from an Alberta farmers market.]

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There’s something special about supporting what’s grown, made and built right here in Alberta. 💙

Ready to live a more local lifestyle?

Our toolkit is full of simple tips and resources to help you support local every day: www.alberta.ca/small-busine...

Congrats on World Encephalitis Day and #NMOSD and #MOGAD Awareness Months! We are the official Government of Alberta account, thanks for sharing your good news! Cheers!

A person smiling and pumping their fists. Text reads Help save a life: donate blood today. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right corner.

During National Blood Donor Week, you can help save a life.

More patients need this life-giving resource and more donors like you are needed to meet this growing demand. You never know whose life you’ll change or save.

Become a donor at blood.ca.

Taking Action on Family Violence Grant Program Eligible organizations can apply for funding for projects that prevent, interrupt and respond to family violence.

Eligible organizations can now apply for the Taking Action on Family Violence Grant.
The grant program funds services that prevent, interrupt and respond to family violence and ensure victims have access to trauma-informed services.
Apply by June 24: www.alberta.ca/taking-actio...

[Image description: Image shows celebratory gold confetti and stars over a black background. Text reads Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards, nominate a youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to the well-being of their community, alberta.ca/StarsOfAlberta with Blue Alberta logo in bottom right corner.]

Shine a light on a community star! 🌟
 
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make #Alberta a better place? It’s time to nominate them for the 2025 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards: www.alberta.ca/stars-of-alb...

[Image description: Image of a medicine wheel. Text reads National Indigenous History Month. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right corner.]

June is a time to celebrate the knowledge, cultures, histories and contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have lived here for countless generations.
 
Learn more by attending local community events or by visiting:
www.alberta.ca/national-ind...

Hi Nico, thanks for letting us know. We try to make sure our images have alt text and we're sorry we missed this one.

A man with dark brown hair and facial hair, wearing a blue button up shirt over a white t-shirt is looking at his phone. Text reads check the air quality in you community. Download now. The weather can app logo is on the bottom left. The Alberta logo is on the bottom right.

Air quality changes due to #ABWildfire smoke can happen rapidly. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to your health even at low concentrations.

Download the WeatherCAN app for air quality reports in your area. www.alberta.ca/about-the-ai...

Stay cool and don’t get burned by high summer utility bills. Simple things like turning off the air conditioner when you're not using it and hanging your laundry to dry can help.

Get more tips at ucahelps.alberta.ca/tips-to-save... #Alberta

A smiling school-grade girl is pulling a book from a shelf in her school library. The text reads Have Your Say, School library material survey. Deadline June 6, 2025. The white Alberta logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

Have your say on potential new standards for selecting and managing K-12 school library materials.
Share your input by June 6: www.alberta.ca/school-libra... #Alberta #ableg

Text reads: Have your say. Alberta’s Plan for parks. Writing on Stone hoodoos. The white Alberta logo is on the bottom right.

Have your say and share your thoughts on Alberta parks. Visitors, community organizations, Indigenous communities and other individuals and groups are encouraged to share ideas and feedback until July 26. To take the survey, visit: alberta.ca/planforparks

[Image description: Image shows a retired historic government building in Hokkaido, Japan surrounded by cherry blossoms in spring. Text reads, celebrating Alberta and Hokkaido’s Friendship, with white Alberta logo in bottom corner.]

[Image description: Image shows Shikisai No Oka Park in Biei town Hokkaido, Japan. Fields of white, red, and purple striped flowers are on the hillside in front of a mountain and blue-sky background. ]

[Image description: Image shows an evening captured in Otaru, Hokkaido Japan, showcasing the canal with city streets on each side and pink sunset across the water.]

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We’re celebrating 45 years of friendship with our sister province, Hokkaido, Japan — a legacy of collaboration across culture, education, energy and
more.🌸

Take a peek at the beauty of Hokkaido and our shared future together: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
#Alberta #Hokkaido

Image of the Springbank reservoir during a wet test. Text reads Springbank off-stream reservoir: Protecting lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure. The Alberta and Canada government logos are in the bottom right.

✅Construction complete. 🛠️🚧

The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir is now in operation, helping to protect lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure in Calgary and southern Alberta from large-scale floods.

Learn more: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
#Alberta

Lights, camera, #Alberta! 🎬

Behind the scenes, we are rolling with nearly $8M invested for the Alberta Media Fund.

Have you seen a show or movie featuring our province?

Let’s keep dreaming big and creating fearlessly: www.alberta.ca/alberta-medi...

#abfilm

Image of emergency lights. Text reads Don't drive impaired. Driving impaired is never worth the risk. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right.

Driving impaired is never worth the risk. 🍻🚨

Make a plan for getting home safe this long weekend: www.alberta.ca/preventing-i...

If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911.

A child playing with blocks. Text reads Inclusive Spaces Grant Program: Removing barriers in child care. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right.

The Inclusive Spaces Program Grant is open! 🌟

This grant helps licensed private & non-profit providers meet the diverse needs of all kids—whether it’s a wheelchair ramp, cultural resources or an accessible playground.

Apply now from May 1 to June 13: www.alberta.ca/inclusive-sp...

A person checking their mobile phone. Text reads Check the air quality in your community. Download now. The WeatherCAN app logo is in the bottom left corner. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right.

Air quality changes due to #ABWildfire smoke can happen rapidly. Wildfire smoke can be harmful to your health even at low concentrations. Take actions to protect your health based on your surroundings or symptoms.

Download the WeatherCAN app for air quality reports in your area. #Alberta

Text reads be prepared. get the app. a wildfire is burning. The Alberta Emergency Alert logo is on the bottom left. The Alberta logo is on the bottom right.

Wildfires are extremely dangerous and one of the most common hazards across the province. Be prepared by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app and have an emergency kit with at least 72hrs of supplies.
Learn more at www.alberta.ca/alberta-wild... #Alberta #wildfire #emergencypreparedness

Due to the increase of wildfire activity in the province, the #Alberta Emergency Alert system test scheduled for 1:55 p.m. today is CANCELLED. Numerous alerts have been sent over the last 24 hours and there is full confidence that the system is working as it should.

Text reads Emergency Alert test. May 7. A young woman with dark hair and glasses is looking at her phone.

We are conducting a test of the Alberta Emergency Alert system tomorrow- May 7 at 1:55 p.m. Check your phone’s compatibility at www.alertready.ca

Download the Alberta Emergency Alert app to get all emergency notifications for your area: www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert.
#Alberta

[Image description: Three images of various volunteers laughing and coordinating. First image states, Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award, Behind every strong community is a volunteer. Second image states 57% of our non-profits are run by volunteers, volunteers donate a total of 227M hours of their time, and that’s the equivalent of 118,000 full-time jobs. The third image states, do you know someone making a difference? Nominate a volunteer today, with the white Alberta logo in bottom right corner.]

[Image description: Three images of various volunteers laughing and coordinating. First image states, Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award, Behind every strong community is a volunteer. Second image states 57% of our non-profits are run by volunteers, volunteers donate a total of 227M hours of their time, and that’s the equivalent of 118,000 full-time jobs. The third image states, do you know someone making a difference? Nominate a volunteer today, with the white Alberta logo in bottom right corner.]

[Image description: Three images of various volunteers laughing and coordinating. First image states, Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award, Behind every strong community is a volunteer. Second image states 57% of our non-profits are run by volunteers, volunteers donate a total of 227M hours of their time, and that’s the equivalent of 118,000 full-time jobs. The third image states, do you know someone making a difference? Nominate a volunteer today, with the white Alberta logo in bottom right corner.]

Whether they’re bringing people together through community events, supporting local causes or helping build a more inclusive #Alberta — now’s the time to recognize a volunteer you know.
 
Nominate someone you know for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards by June 30: www.alberta.ca/stars-of-alb...

Image of a campfire. Text reads Help prevent wildfires. If you start a wildfire, you can be charged, fined, and held liable for all costs associated with fighting the wildfire. alberta.ca/wildfireprevention The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right.

Hot and dry conditions are expected in the province this weekend. Wildfires could start and grow quickly. Please help our firefighters by respecting any fire restrictions in your area. Stay informed and visit albertafirebans.ca #alberta #wildfire

A doctor holding a patient’s hands. Text reads Proposed legislation: Improving health care. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right corner.

If passed, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 will ensure all health care components fully transition to the refocused system. Changes include transferring front-line public health services to Primary Care Alberta & protecting vulnerable adults in care: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?... #ableg

A health care worker is prepping a child's arm for an immunization. Parent and child are smiling. Text reads Keep your immunizations up to date. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right corner.

Measles cases are on the rise in #Alberta and around the world. Measles is an extremely contagious disease and spreads easily through the air.

A safe and effective vaccine is available:
☎️ Call 811
📱Text “Measles” to 88111
🔗 Visit: www.alberta.ca/immunization...

Two people in personal protective equipment smiling. Text reads Expanding employment supports. The Alberta government logo is in the bottom right.

Through CEIS, ABs can be connected to career, employment & training opportunities.

CEIS offers a wide range of services, like workshops, career counselling & short work-specific courses to eliminate barriers to job searching & employment.

Find more supports at www.alberta.ca/employment-s...

Images shows a person placing a paper ballot into a ballot box. Text reads, Proposed Legislation, Strengthening trust in democratic processes, with white Alberta logo.]

We’re proposing changes through the Election Statutes Amendment Act to modernize & align rules for elections, referendums, recalls & citizen initiatives.

If passed, the updates aim to improve transparency, fairness & trust in our democratic system: www.alberta.ca/improving-co... #Alberta #ableg