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• Province lifts fire ban in forested areas May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

  The provincial fire ban in the forested areas of Alberta has been lifted. Recent rain and lower temperatures have reduced the wildfire danger across the province.

• 2012 Minister's Seniors Service Awards gather outstanding nominations May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

  Over 75 individuals and organizations have been nominated for this year’s Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. This annual awards program recognizes the volunteer efforts of individual Albertans and organizations that make a difference in the lives of seniors.

• Alberta Athletes of the Year named for the 2011 season May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

  Alberta’s 2011 Athletes of the Year span a variety of sports from cross country skiing and aerial freestyle skiing to swimming, skating and kayaking.

• Alberta's exceptional educators honoured with prestigious awards May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

  A select group of Alberta’s kindergarten to Grade 12 teachers and principals will be recognized in Calgary on May 26 as recipients of the province’s Excellence in Teaching Awards.  The award recipients were nominated by students, parents, colleagues and communities. 

• Recognizing excellence; exploring Alberta May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

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• Royal Tyrrell Museum opens new exhibit featuring Alberta's last sea dragon May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

  A newly named species of 75-million-year-old marine reptile will be unveiled May 19 at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. Alberta’s Last Sea Dragon: Solving an Ancient Puzzle is a new exhibit that unravels some of the mysteries of prehistoric life based only on fossil evidence.

• Travel Alberta Visitor Information Centres open for season May 18, 2012 Information Bulletin

  Explore Alberta this summer with the help of staff at 10 Travel Alberta visitor information centres.  The seasonal visitor information centres open on May 18.  The Canmore visitor information centre is open year round.

• Recommendations address changing wildfire conditions May 18, 2012 News Release

  Actions to reduce wildfire threats to communities and increase Alberta’s capacity to fight extreme wildfires are among 21 recommendations from an independent review of last year’s wildfire in the Lesser Slave Lake area.