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Subdivision development Historical Resources Act compliance

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This Bulletin is issued to assist subdivision proponents in ensuring that their projects are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Under the Act, subdivisions developed in the Province of... More ≫

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This Bulletin is issued to assist subdivision proponents in ensuring that their projects are compliant with the Historical Resources Act. Under the Act, subdivisions developed in the Province of Alberta must conform to the procedures outlined in this guidance. This applies equally to developments on private or public land.

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Culture annual report [2013 - 2014]

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This annual report of the Ministry of Culture contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance... More ≫

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This annual report of the Ministry of Culture contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan. This ministry annual report also includes: the financial statements of entities making up the ministry including the Department of Culture, regulated funds and provincial agencies for which the minister is responsible; and other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Fiscal Management Act, either as separate reports or as a part of the financial statements, to the extent that the ministry has anything to report.

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Alberta Foundation for the Arts collection development plan : 2014 - 2019

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The priority of this document is to guide the long-range curatorial development of the collection, rather than to articulate programmatic priorities, which are outlined in the Strategic Planning... More ≫

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The priority of this document is to guide the long-range curatorial development of the collection, rather than to articulate programmatic priorities, which are outlined in the Strategic Planning document and Ministry Business Plan. Programming priorities will shift and evolve over time, while the Collection Development Plan seeks to address current gaps in the collection, and encourages a commitment to long-term collecting sustainability. This document crystallizes the collecting priorities, with the support of the Board of the AFA, and provides a framework for specific tactical plans to address gaps in the collection. Annual strategies on how to best achieve these goals will be articulated in annual planning documents based on available funds, market trends, and other resources.

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Summary of environmental consulting services for shallow soil excavation, Turner Valley gas plant, Turner Valley, AB

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Presents the results of excavation and analysis of shallow impacted soils within the traffic area of the future Turner Valley gas plant interpretive centre. The Turner Valley gas plant, western... More ≫

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Presents the results of excavation and analysis of shallow impacted soils within the traffic area of the future Turner Valley gas plant interpretive centre. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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2013 groundwater monitoring report : historical Turner Valley Gas Plant

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. A reclamation program... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant site, used for many decades for petroleum production and refining, was decommissioned after 1985 and was designated as a historic site in 1995. A reclamation program was implemented for the redevelopment of the site. As part of the reclamation program, a groundwater containment and treatment system was constructed to contain and treat impacted groundwater. The objectives of the 2013 monitoring and sampling programs were to evaluate the groundwater quality at selected areas of the historical gas plant and the performance of the containment wall and treatment corridor.

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Recreation and leisure pursuits : Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or as an independent online resource for ESL learners who may be working independently.

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Recreation and leisure pursuits : Canadian Rockies

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to the Canadian Rockies. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource introduces readers to the Canadian Rockies. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or as an independent online resource for ESL learners who may be working independently.

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Culture business plan [2013 - 2014]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Alberta Media Fund : screen based guidelines and submission information [2014/02]

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The Alberta Media Fund (AMF) is is funded by the Government of Alberta in order to build a competitive, stable, enduring, internationally recognized screen-based production industry that will... More ≫

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The Alberta Media Fund (AMF) is is funded by the Government of Alberta in order to build a competitive, stable, enduring, internationally recognized screen-based production industry that will contribute to strong communities and enhance the quality of life for Albertans. The fund is designed to assist conventional production practices and encourage new business models and alternative distribution or broadcast delivery options for screen-based audio-visual content creators.

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Arts impact Alberta 2014 : ripple effects from the arts sector

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Each year, approximately 450 nonprofit arts organizations in Alberta receive operating funding from the AFA to support arts programming in their communities. Recognizing the vital contributions of... More ≫

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Each year, approximately 450 nonprofit arts organizations in Alberta receive operating funding from the AFA to support arts programming in their communities. Recognizing the vital contributions of nonprofit arts organizations to the quality of life for Albertans, the AFA provides funding to organizations in more than half of Alberta’s cities, towns, and villages. During the seven year period captured in this report, 670 organizations in 180 communities received operational funding from the AFA. Arts Impact Alberta 2014 is a step in documenting the collective role these nonprofit arts organizations play in the cultural life of Alberta. As the province’s primary arts funding agency, the AFA is in the privileged position of stewarding data on behalf of Alberta’s nonprofit arts sector. The report uses data submitted to the AFA by nonprofit arts organizations, places it in a larger social and economic context, and continues to tell the story of this sector for Albertans over the seven...

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