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Following is a sampling of recent public events attended by the Lieutenant Governor:
February 6 — 35th Annual Johann Strauss Ball, Edmonton
February 4 — Speech from the Throne and Opening of the Legislature Session, Edmonton


January 2010

January 30 — Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Annual Salute to Excellence, Calgary
January 30 — Official Opening of the Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton
January 18 —Courtesy Call with His Excellency, Risto Ensio Piipponen, Ambassador of Republic of Finland, Legislature Building
January 16 — The Chinese Academy, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Chinese New Year Celebration, Calgary
January 5 — School at the Legislature program visit with students from Queen Alexandra School of Edmonton
January 1 — Click on the photo gallery icon to see photosNew Year's Day Levee, Edmonton


December 2009

December 14 — Alberta Peace Officer Long Service Awards, Edmonton
December 9 — Consulate-General of Japan Reception to mark The Emperor's Birthday, Calgary
December 8 — Alberta Peace Officer Long Service Awards Ceremony, Calgary
December 7 — School at the Legislature program visit with students from Windsor Park School of Edmonton
December 6 —Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Volunteer Appreciation Day Open House and Tea, Government House, Edmonton
December 3 — Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation Candy Cane Gala, Calgary
December 2 — Click on the speech icon to read the speechIPAC (Institute of Public Administration of Canada) Award Ceremony & Reception, Edmonton
December 2 — School at the Legislature program visit with students from Kameyosek School of Edmonton


November 2009

November 27 —Click on the speech icon to read the speech2009 Calgary Leadership Dinner Honouring General Rick Hillier, Royal Military Colleges Club of Canada and Military Families Fund, Calgary
November 25 — Festival of Trees 25th Gala Evening, Edmonton
November 24 — 59th Annual B'nai Brith Gentlemen's Dinner, Calgary
November 21 — Reception for Exchange and International Teachers, Edmonton
November 20 —RCMP K Division Awards Ceremony, Edmonton November 19 — Federal Correctional Service, Prairie Region, Exemplary Service Medal Ceremony, Red Deer
November 18 — Canadian Red Cross Centennial Celebration, Calgary
November 16 — Courtesy Call with His Excellency Margers Krams, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia
November 16 — Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Correctional Exemplary Service Medal Ceremony, Edmonton
November 13 — Duke of Edinburgh's Award Silver Ceremony, Edmonton
November 13 — Royal Canadian Humane Association Bravery Awards, Edmonton
November 12 — University of Calgary Fall Convocation Ceremony, Calgary
November 11 — Click on the speech icon to read the speechRoyal Canadian Legion Remembrance Ceremony, Edmonton
November 10 — Girl Guides of Canada Awards Night, Edmonton
November 7 — Click on the speech icon to read the speechFort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation Annual Dinner, Fort Saskatchewan
November 6 — Generosity of Spirit Program Reception, Calgary
November 3 — University of Alberta Business Family Institute: An Evening with the Fuller Family, Edmonton
November 2 — Calgary Jewish Community Council, 25th Anniversary of the Holocaust Education Symposium, Calgary
November 2 — Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security Correctional Exemplary Service Medal Ceremony, Calgary


October 2009

October 29 — First Poppy Presentation with the Royal Canadian Legion, Legislature
October 21 — Admiral's Medal Presentation, Calgary
October 20 — Venture 100 Business Forum, Calgary
October 17 — Hong Kong Chinese Immigrant Association celebration, Calgary
October 15 — Click on the photo gallery icon to see photosClick on the speech icon to read the speechAlberta Order of Excellence Investiture Ceremony, Edmonton
October 13 — Swearing-in Ceremony, MLA for Calgary-Glenmore, Legislature
October 8 — Eastglen Senior High School Speaker Series, Edmonton
October 7 — School at the Legislature Program visit with students from Glenora School of Edmonton
October 5 —Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Lifesaving Society Investiture Ceremony, Edmonton
October 1 — Alberta Chinese Community Congress celebration, Calgary
October 1 — Courtesy Call with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Calgary


September 2009

September 28 — Courtesy call with Her Excellency Camille Robinson-Regis, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Legislature Building
September 27 — Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Day Ceremony, Legislature Grounds, Edmonton
September 26 — Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home Association, Kung Fu and Music Spectacular, Calgary
September 25 — RCMP Wall of Honour Ceremony in remembrance of Cst. James Lundblad
September 22 — Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Governor General's Caring Canadian Award Ceremony, Edmonton
September 21 — Courtesy call with Laura Lochman, Consul General of the United States of America for Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Legislature Building
September 19 — Photographic Arts Society of Alberta Celebration, Edmonton
September 18 — St. Stephen's College, Second Annual Chancellor's Gala, Edmonton
September 17 — Click on the speech icon to read the speech Unite for Children Gala 2009, Edmonton
September 12 — Edmonton Swiss Society -- 50th Anniversary Celebration, Edmonton
September 10 — Centennial Celebration, Airdrie
September 3 — Celebration to mark the creation of Mount Royal University, Calgary


August 2009

August 21   — Citizenship Ceremony, GlobalFest Multicultural Festival, Calgary
August 12 — Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal presentation ceremony, Edmonton
August 11 — Lieutenant Governor's Youth Development Event, Edmonton


July 2009

July 18 — 100th Anniversary of St. John Lutheran Church, Calgary
July 13 — Sourdough Raft Race Association 50th Annual Admiral's Dinner, Edmonton
July 8   — Land Stewardship Centre of Canada Strengthening Stewardship Conference, Calgary
July 6   —Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony for Chief Warrant Officer George Hughes, Edmonton
July 5   — Town of Gibbons 50th Anniversary and Citizenship Court
July 1   — Canada Day Family Celebration, Calgary

International Days


June 2009

June 28 — Montefiore Institute Synagogue (Heritage Park Historical Village) Dedication and Official Opening Ceremony, Calgary
June 27 — Calgary Chinese Private School, 70th Anniversary Celebration Banquet, Calgary
June 26 — Visit with students of Calgary Christian Elementary School, Calgary
June 26 — Click on the speech icon to read the speech Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Canada Multiculturalism Day Citizenship Ceremony, Edmonton
June 23 — Visit with students of Springbank Middle School, Springbank
June 20 — Click on the speech icon to read the speech Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Ceremony, Grande Prairie
June 16 — Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Emerald Awards, Edmonton
June 9   — City of Edmonton's 58th Annual Salute to Excellence, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
June 8   — Official Welcoming Party for His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, Edmonton
June 6   — St. John Ambulance Investiture Ceremony, Edmonton
June 6   — Calgary Military Museums Society Gala, Calgary
June 4   — Canada Millennium Scholarship Ceremony, Edmonton
June 3   — Courtesy call with the Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, His Excellency Lijun Lan, Edmonton

International Days


May 2009

May 30 — Click on the speech icon to read the speech Click on the photo gallery icon to see photos Inaugural Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Awards, Edmonton
May 27 — Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal Presentations, Calgary
May 24 — Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association Awards Event, Edmonton
May 23 — Last Post Fund Centennial Celebration and Commemoration of Columbarium, Calgary
May 22 — Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal Ceremony, Red Deer
May 20 — Calgary Police Service 2009 Chief's Awards Ceremony, Calgary
May 19 — Canadian Red Cross Centennial Volunteer Appreciation Event, Edmonton

International Days


March 2009

March 29 — Beth Shalom Synagogue Gala Dinner Honouring Sol Rolingher, Edmonton
March 26 — Rotary Club of Calgary Luncheon
March 21 — City of Edmonton/Northern AB Alliance on Race Relations, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 19 — Multicultural community dinner to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Calgary
March 15 — Calgary Chinese Freemasons, Chinese New Year Banquet
March 14 — Missing Children Society of Canada, Happy Endings Gala, Calgary
March 12 — 2009 Immigrant of Distinction Awards, Calgary
March 9   — School at the Legislature Program visit with students from Boyle School, Edmonton
March 9   — Courtesy Call with Mr. Georgios Ayfantis, Consul General of Greece
March 6   — Crossroads Family Services, Edmonton
March 6   — Click on the speech icon to read the speech Canadian Forces Liaison Council Recognition Luncheon, Edmonton
March 4   — Courtesy call with Mr. Ashok Das, Consul General of India
March 4   — School at the Legislature Program visit with students from Eastwood School of Edmonton
March 3   — Courtesy Call with Her Excellency Miriam Ziv, Ambassador of Israel, Legislature Building

International Days


February 2009

Feb 19 — Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School Anniversaries, Alumni Dinner, Calgary
Feb 18 — Courtesy Call with His Excellency Raset Akgunay, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, Legislature Building
Feb 17 — National Flag of Canada Day Celebration, Edmonton
Feb 14 — Johann Strauss Foundation 34th Annual Johann Strauss Ball, Edmonton
Feb 11 — School at the Legislature program visit with students from Westbrook School of Edmonton
Feb 10 — Speech from the Throne and Opening of Session, Legislature Building, Edmonton
Feb 7   — Calgary Chinatown Lions Club 30th Charter Anniversary Celebration, Calgary
Feb 6   — Hong Kong Canada Business Association, Chinese New Year Celebration, Calgary
Feb 1   — Edmonton Chinese Community Lunar New Year Celebration Banquet, Edmonton

International Days

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Join Lieutenant Governor Kwong for the traditional New Year's Day levee December 23, 2009
Dedicated Alberta leaders chosen to receive new active communities award from the Lieutenant Governor May 25, 2009
Eight community leaders to join Alberta Order of Excellence May 21, 2009
Lieutenant Governor Kwong Recovering in Hospital April 2, 2009
Nominations welcome for Alberta's highest honour Janunary 8, 2009
Best of Alberta selected to receive province's highest honour April 11, 2008
Lieutenant Governor Welcomes Medicine Hat Senior to Caring Canadian Honour Roll January 21, 2008
Lieutenant Governor invites the public to celebrate 2008 at New Year's Day Levee December 24, 2007
Alberta Order of Excellence Welcomes Nominations For Province's Highest Honour November 5, 2007
Lieutenant Governor to honour Calgary volunteer for work to combat diabetes May 31, 2007
Lieutenant Governor to Honour Taber Physician and Community Leader April 2, 2007
Seven community leaders to join ranks of Alberta Order of Excellence March 28, 2007

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    New Year's Day Levee, Edmonton New Year's Day Levee, Edmonton(January 1, 2010)

   Alberta Order of Excellence ceremony, Edmonton Volunteer Appreciation Day Open House and Tea, Edmonton(December 6, 2009)

   Alberta Order of Excellence ceremony, Edmonton Alberta Order of Excellence ceremony, Edmonton(October 15, 2009)

   Lifesaving Society Investiture Ceremony, Edmonton Lifesaving Society Investiture Ceremony, Edmonton(October 5, 2009)

   Governor General's Caring Canadian Award Ceremony, Edmonton Governor General's Caring Canadian Award Ceremony, Edmonton(September 22, 2009)

   Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal presentation ceremony, Edmonton Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal presentation ceremony, Edmonton(August 12, 2009)

   Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards CeremonyLieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Ceremony Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Ceremony(June 20, 2009)

   Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Award Ceremony Lieutenant Governor's Leadership for Active Communities Award Ceremony(May 30, 2009)

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