January 2009

Jan 23	Family Literacy Day has fun in store for all ages Edmonton... People of all ages can celebrate the importance of reading and learning together at Family Literacy Day events across Alberta
Jan 23	Funding spurs eco-friendly innovation in forestry and ag sectors Edmonton... New jobs and business opportunities in rural and aboriginal communities are the aim of $10-million in funding for the development of environmentally friendly products and processes in the province's renewable resource sectors.
Jan 22	Alberta and Mexico connect post-secondary and innovation systems Edmonton... Doug Horner, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology will be in Mexico, January 25 to 31, to promote partnerships and opportunities within Alberta's post-secondary and innovation systems.
Jan 7	Planning program helps students prepare for post-secondary Edmonton... Alberta students have a new resource to prepare for post-secondary studies as the province releases a new interactive CD-ROM they can take home. Using the latest in technology, students can link to important resources on a variety of topics at all levels of post-secondary education and training.