Albertans Invited to Learn More About Their $17 Billion Heritage Fund

October 6, 2008 Albertans invited to learn more about their $17 billion Heritage Fund

Edmonton... “The Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is currently worth $17 billion,” said Heather Forsyth, Chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. “This Fund belongs to the citizens of Alberta, and as such, I invite Albertans to attend the Committee’s annual public meeting to find out more about their Fund and how it benefits Albertans now and in the future.”

When: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7 p.m. Where: Calder Seniors Drop-in Centre, 12963-120 Street, Edmonton, AB Those unable to attend the meeting but who have access to the Internet are invited to visit the Heritage Fund website at www.albertaheritagefund.com to receive up-to-date financial information on the Fund. The Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund was created in 1976 and continues to be both a valuable asset and a unique Alberta legacy. Since its inception the Fund has contributed approximately $30 billion towards priorities such as health care, education and infrastructure. A list of members of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund is attached. -30- For further information please contact: Mrs. Heather Forsyth, MLA, Calgary-Fish Creek Chair, Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund (780) 415-0058 For general inquiries please contact: Jody Rempel Committee Clerk (780) 644-8621 This news release is available in the online media kit for the AHSTF on the committee website at www.assembly.ab.ca/committees/ABHeritageTrustFund and the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund website at www.albertaheritagefund.com October 6, 2008

Membership of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund: Mrs. Heather Forsyth (Chair), MLA Mr. Doug Elniski (Deputy Chair), MLA Ms. Laurie Blakeman, MLA Ms. Alana DeLong, MLA Mr. Jonathan Denis, MLA Mr. Art Johnston, MLA Mr. Darshan Kang, MLA Ms. Rachel Notley, MLA Mr. Verlyn Olson, MLA -30- Alberta Government | Newsroom | Ministries Listing | Legislative Assembly of Alberta Home Page | News Releases | Top of Page |