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Calgary Courts Centre opening re-scheduled to September
The planned opening of the new Calgary Courts Centre has been re-scheduled to September 4.The project was originally scheduled to open to the public on Monday, August 20, as part of a phased-in opening over a period of several weeks.The Calgary Courts Centre is a state-of-the-art building with 73 high-tech courtrooms and complex security systems. The integrated security system is not yet fully operational. Issues with the system include final installation and testing of electronic card locks and readers. It is expected these issues will be resolved in two weeks. In the interim, contingency plans are in place immediately for those who were expecting to attend matters in the new Courts Centre over the next two weeks. These plans will keep the courts running effectively in their present locations.These plans include: <ul type="disc"> <li>A staffed information table at the Calgary Courts Centre, Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to redirect visitors to the correct court facility </li> <li>Regular updates about the progress of the Courts Centre on the Alberta Courts website at <a href="http://www.albertacourts.ab.ca/">www.albertacourts.ab.ca</a></li> <li>Three telephone numbers that will be staffed daily from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (including weekends) for visitors wishing more information:</li></ul><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="79" valign="top"> </td> <td width="175" valign="top">(403) 297-6791 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="79" valign="top"> </td> <td width="175" valign="top">(403) 297-6792 </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="79" valign="top"> </td> <td width="175" valign="top">(403) 297-6794</td> </tr></table><center>-30-</center>Media enquiries may be directed to:

Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner rules on case involving Psychologist
An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that a Psychologist properly applied sections of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) in refusing to release certain files to an Applicant.

Fatality inquiry date cancelled
Public inquiries held under the Fatality Inquiries Act are limited to establishing the cause, manner, time, place and circumstances of death, as well as the identity of the deceased. The judge may make recommendations on the prevention of similar occurrences but is prohibited, under the act, from making findings of legal responsibility.

PUBLIC NOTICE
CABINET POLICY COMMITTEE ON MANAGING GROWTH PRESSUES AGENDA FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD ONMONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007AT 1:30 P.M.COMMITTEE ROOM 512, LEGISLATURE BUILDING

Government invests $350 million more to maintain public buildings
The Alberta government will spend $350 million to fix and maintain more than 100 schools, hospitals, post-secondary facilities and government buildings across the province.

Danyluk leads delegation to New York and Toronto to investigate innovative solutions to homelessness
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Ray Danyluk will lead a small (four-member) provincial delegation to New York City and Toronto to investigate innovative programs to address homelessness and housing.

Back-to-school preparations ready students for new year
As Albertans get ready to head back to school after the September long weekend, parents, students and teachers can find a multitude of information from preparing healthy lunches to following rules of the road in a school zone. Here are back-to-school details and further contact information.

Enhanced fatality inquiry information posted online
A list of upcoming inquiries and future dates is now being posted on the Alberta Justice website to allow members of the public and the media to access the information at their convenience.

More RV technicians being trained to fill gap in growing industry
Sixty new training seats for recreation vehicle (RV) service technicians are now available for apprentices in northern Alberta, thanks to the expansion of a SAIT Polytechnic program to Edmonton.

Province to close tent city September 15
The province, with support from the City of Edmonton, Capital Health and community agencies, will close tent city September 15.

Law Enforcement Review Board hearing schedule for September 2007
The Law Enforcement Review Board has scheduled the following matters in Edmonton. The hearings will be conducted in the Law Enforcement Review Board hearing room located on the 15th Floor, City Centre Place, 10025 - 102A Avenue.

Alberta Ombudsman Celebrates 40 Years Focused on Fairness
Forty years and 15,000 investigations later, Canada’s first Ombudsman has quietly and steadily improved access to fairness in government for the benefit of all Albertans. “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ombudsman’s office in Alberta, I have been continually impressed by how effective a tool this institution has been in assisting citizens and improving the administration of government” states G. B. (Gord) Button, Alberta’s seventh Ombudsman.

Adjudicator orders Alberta Securities Commission to refund fees
An Adjudicator with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has ordered the Alberta Securities Commission to refund the fees of an individual who had requested records from the Commission.

Lifting of forest closure re-opens numerous parks in southwest Alberta
Following the partial lifting of the forest closure in southwest Alberta, 12 provincial park and protected areas north of Highway 3 are now open, but remain under a complete fire ban.

Province provides $1 million to complete supportive living units in Medicine Hat
The Government of Alberta is providing $1 million to help complete the construction of 40 affordable, supportive living units in Medicine Hat. The new funding was announced by Rob Renner, MLA for Medicine Hat, and Greg Melchin, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports.

Safety and security of Albertans enhanced at new Calgary Courts Centre
Canada’s newest and largest courthouse will feature enhanced security measures when the doors open to the public next Tuesday.