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Leduc-Beaumont-Devon Visit

Minister Fritz participated in the induction of new ambassadors to the Leduc-Nisku Economic Development Authority.

Pictured are MLA for Leduc-Beaumont-Devon George Rogers (left), Minister of Health and Wellness Gene Zwozdesky, Thorsby Mayor Allan Gee, Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations Iris Evans, Calmar Mayor Kirk Popik, Minister of Service Alberta Heather Klimchuk, Leduc County Mayor Marvin Molzan, Minister Fritz, Minister of Education Dave Hancock, Devon Mayor Anita Fisher, Walburg Councillor Teresa Fritz, and City of Leduc Mayor Greg Krischke.

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Minister Fritz met with community members during a visit to the Beaumont After School Program.

Those at the child care program included Lynn Jerchel, Director of the Child Development Branch of Children and Youth Services (left); Dave Hancock, Minister of Education; Bob Payette, Manager of Community and Protective Services; Minister Fritz; Jodie Vesso, Supervisor of Early Learning Child Care Centre; Shirley Webster, Out-of-School Care Program Coordinator; George Rogers, MLA for Leduc-Beaumont-Devon; and Jarret Esslinger, Municipal Intern.


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Edmonton and Area Visit

Minister Fritz speaks with Sheila Kuzz, Administrative Supervisor for the Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Office in the West Edmonton neighbourhood of Belmead.

 

 

 

 

 

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Minister Fritz chats with Pam Gierke, Permanent Guardianship Caseworker at the Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Office in Leduc during a recent Cabinet Tour.

 

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Minister Fritz and Andy Verstraten, Foster Care Support Worker in the Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Office in Leduc, review the process for matching foster children with appropriate placements.

 

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Minister Fritz chats with Donna Parson (centre) and Heather Younghans (right), Administrative Support in the Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Office in Leduc.

 


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Lethbridge Visit

Minister Fritz was among eight ministers who met with community leaders in and near Lethbridge.
The May 25 visit to the southern city was part of the province-wide Cabinet Tour.

 

 

Pictured - Education Minister Dave Hancock (left) and Minister Fritz (right) take in a presentation at the wind turbine laboratory given by President and CEO of Lethbridge College, Dr. Tracy Edwards (centre)

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Blood Tribe Reserve
Minister Fritz discussed child and family services on the Blood Tribe Reserve, with community leaders and officials from the Kainaiwa Children’s Services Corporation.

 

Pictured  are Rosie Day Rider (left), Susan Bare Shin Bone, Minister Fritz, Josh Curly Rider, Andrew Bull Calf, and Southwest Alberta Child and Family Services Authority Chief Executive Officer Lonnie Slezina.

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Calgary Visit

Minister Fritz joined several provincial government ministers attending the grand reopening of Bow Valley College, during the Cabinet Tour to Calgary on May 26.

Bow Valley is presented with a certificate and a plaque.
Pictured (left to right ) MLA Darshan Kang, MLA Kent Hehr, Minister Ray Danyluk, Sharon Carry, Minister Fritz, Scott Thon, and Minister Lindsay Blacket

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Minister Fritz (left) and Treasury Board President Lloyd Snelgrove (right) spoke with the vice-president learning for Bow Valley College, Anna Kae Todd (centre).

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Minister Fritz (left) had an opportunity to meet with Linda Powell from STARS at the Federation of Calgary Communities Meeting.

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Ministers on the Calgary Cabinet Tour had dinner with Jake Louie, Chairman, Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, and leaders from Calgary’s Chinese Community.


Calgary Area and Southwest Alberta

  • The Minister met with the mayor and town administrators, Family and Community Support Services and Parent Link Centre staff, and other community leaders and businesspeople in Chestermere.

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Minister Fritz is pictured with Patty Sproule, Director of Community Services for the Town of Chestermere.


  • The Minister discussed supports and services for children and families with a band councilor, and the Delegated First Nation Agency Board Members and Director at the Tsuu T’ina First Nation.
  • Minister Fritz joined other provincial ministers for a meeting with municipal officials and community leaders from communities in Southwest Alberta.
 

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Minister Fritz speaks with Staff Sergeant Glenn Henry of the RCMP Detachment in Chestermere.


 

 

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Minister Fritz visited with Serena Shokar, Chestermere Youth Leader (left) and Cherrie Lavoie, Langdon Youth Leader (right) while at the Chestermere Family and Community Support Services Office.



Southeast Alberta

  • Visiting with and hearing about the experiences of parents and staff at the Parent Link Centres in Raymond and Taber.
  • Speaking with staff at Family and Community Support Services in Coaldale, including discussing a unique mentoring program involving local elementary school students and grandparents.
  • Meeting with children and staff at Barnwell School.
  • Meeting with community leaders and officials in Taber.
  • Meeting with ministry staff at the Southeast Child and Family Services Authority Office in Lethbridge.
  • Touring and speaking with officials from the John Davidson Alternative Low-German Mennonite School in Coaldale.
  • Participating with other ministers in a meeting with Coaldale Town Council.