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Here’s your weekly news recap. Have a great weekend! -Your United Conservative Team

Premier Smith is calling on the federal government to make its firearms amnesty permanent and completely abandon its flawed confiscation scheme. Our government will continue using every lawful tool to shield Albertans from federal overreach and protect law-abiding gun owners. Instead of punishing responsible citizens, we are focused on targeting actual gang violence, cross-border smuggling, and illegal weapons to keep our communities safe. Read more.

Premier Smith was in Quebec last week to pitch a new economic alliance aimed at strengthening supply chains and boosting growth across both provinces. During her visit, she highlighted the opportunity to merge economic strengths, offering Alberta’s expertise to help Quebec develop its own natural gas reserves. The Premier emphasized that provinces must respect each other’s autonomy and support each other’s industries to attract mutual investment and build a stronger national economy. Read more.

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally announced all-in-one driver’s licences and ID cards starting July 2. The updated cards will replace paper health documents by adding the health-care number to the back. They will also feature a citizenship marker on the front to simplify applications for provincial programs like student aid and income support. These new IDs provide greater convenience for residents while introducing enhanced security features to combat health-care fraud. Read more.

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides shared great news this week that Alberta students are among the top performers in the country in math, reading and science. The latest Pan-Canadian Assessment Program results show Grade 8 students in the province ranked first nationally in science, second in reading and third in mathematics. All three scores placed well above the national average. Read more.

More than 2,000 people attended our recent Calgary Leader’s Dinner, which was our biggest fundraising dinner yet. Premier Smith delivered an important speech talking about the many ways our government is getting the job done. She also took questions. Watch here.

Jobs and Economy Minister Joseph Schow was joined by Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge for the grand opening of a new wallboard manufacturing plant in Wheatland County. The $210-million facility will serve as a modern hub for the construction industry, creating nearly 100 full-time jobs and strengthening the regional supply of essential building materials. This new plant is further proof of how we are attracting job-creating investments to Alberta. Read more.

Our government is getting the job done with smart policy and low taxes. This common-sense approach is attracting major job-creating investments and keeping our economy leading the rest of the country. We will keep focusing on these fundamentals to ensure Alberta remains the best place to live, work and do business. Read more.

Premier Smith and Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen announced our government’s 30-year passenger rail master plan. The project aims to link Edmonton and Calgary with a high-speed train while connecting major airports and local transit systems across the province. Work is now underway to engage private developers and investors to help finance and build the new rail network. Read more.

Premier Smith was back at the doors again with our amazing volunteers for a Super Canvass in Calgary-Glenmore with Calgary-Fish Creek MLA Myles McDougall . She is regularly out door-knocking to hear directly from Albertans and make sure our government stays on the right track. We are going to keep showing up and having these real conversations in communities across the province. Sign up to join us next time and check out the video to see the team in action. Watch here.

Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen announced our government is naming a QEII overpass in Innisfail in honour of local rodeo legend Jack Daines . Watch here. The Jack Daines Memorial Overpass pays tribute to his lifelong dedication to promoting the sport, supporting the cattle industry and maintaining the cowboy way of life in central Alberta. This special dedication is part of an ongoing initiative to recognize the outstanding community builders and local heroes who have shaped our province. Read more.

Smaller classrooms, more teachers, and 161 new school projects underway right now. All backed by a historic $8.6 billion investment to meet the challenge of a rapidly growing province. Under Premier Smith ’s strong leadership, we’re getting the job done. Check out our latest ad here.

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— West Yellowhead Constituency Association