(AlbertaIndex, June 22, Friday) --- Following his party’s embarrassing defeat in a crucial by-election in Calgary on June 12, Premier Ed Stelmach has announced the appointment of three MLAs from the city to the provincial cabinet.

            (AlbertaIndex, June 22, Friday) --- Calgary-based Husky Energy Inc said it has been awarded licences to explore in Block 5 (2007-22) and Block 7 (2007-24) off the coast of Greenland. The awards, announced by Husky President and CEO John Lau, were made during the recent West Disko 2006 Licensing Round. 

            (AlbertaIndex, June 22, Friday) ---Edmonton-based ATCO Electric said it has applied to the Alberta Energy & Utilities Board (AEUB) for approval to build and operate a new 240-kV electric transmission line in northwest Alberta, following assignment by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO).

            (AlbertaIndex, June 21, Thursday) --- Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach has announced the terms of reference for a Capital Region Integrated Growth Management Plan that will be completed by January 2008.

            (AlbertaIndex, June 21, Thursday) --- The Association of Electronic Journalists said the new RTNDA Canada Award for Diversity will be named after former Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson.

            (AlbertaIndex, June 20, Wednesday) --- A new partnership between government and business will increase student access to technology careers by making an internationally recognized technology certificate available to students at a reduced cost.

            (AlbertaIndex, June 19, Tuesday) --- ENMAX Energy Corporation and the Calgary Zoo will jointly develop the new ENMAX Conservatory, a showcase for innovative and environmentally-friendly energy technology. The new facility will show visitors the benefits of lifestyle and energy provision choices that will reduce their personal ecological footprint. 

            (AlbertaIndex, June 18, Monday) --- The Alberta government last week announced an increase in minimum wages but missed an opportunity to help restaurant operators deal with the serious labour shortage plaguing the province, said the food service industry.

            (AlbertaIndex, June 18, Monday) --- The Alberta government wants your feedback and opinions for directions in setting the budget for the province over the next there years. Albertans are invited to enter their submissions through a web-based questionnaire at www.budgetconsultation.alberta.ca.