News and events

Diamond Jubilee

 

On February 6, 2012, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will mark 60 years of service as Monarch. Plan to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee include a medal program to honour Canadians who have offered distinguished service to their community, province and country, as well as other celebrations.

Watch for more information in the coming months! 

Find out more about The Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Recent events and photos

Corrections Canada Awards Ceremony

Lieutenant Governor welcomed members of Corrections Canada to Government House in Edmonton for an Exemplary Service Medal ceremony. Photos   

 New Mental Health Initiative

October 5 marked the launch of the Lieutenant Governor's Circle on Mental Health and Addiction, which will focus on reducing stigma, increasing public awareness and highlighting positive steps being taken across Alberta to improve the lives of all those who are affected by mental illness and addiction.  Visit the Circle website Photos 

Glenrose Courage Awards

On September 28, Their Honours took part in a ceremony to celebrate the courage and accomplishments of patients of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton. Photo 

NAIT Tour

Lieutenant Governor Ethell marked the start of the new school year with a comprehensive tour of the NAIT main campus in Edmonton where he met with students and faculty and learned about the school's many innovative programs. Photos

Red Deer Veterans' Park

September 22 marked the grand opening of the City of Red Deer's new Veteran's Park and a rededication of the city's cenotaph. Photos

Battle of Britain Service

Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Ethell joined veterans and community members at All Saints' Cathedral in Edmonton for a special service to mark the Battle of Britain. Photos

U of A Celebrate!

The University of Alberta's top students, researchers and faculty were honoured September 16 at the Celebrate! awards ceremony. Photos    

Symphony Under the Sky

Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Ethell joined a full audience at Hawrelak Park for the Edmonton Symphony's annual labour day Symphony Under the Sky concert. Photos   

Portraits of Honour tour

Lieutenant Governor Ethell attended the Edmonton gala for the cross-Canada Portraits of Honour Tour to share a mural depicting Canada's fallen heroes. Photos  

 Speech from the Throne

On February 22, Lieutenant Governor Ethell delivered his first Speech from the Throne to open Session. Photos  Read the 2011 Speech from the Throne     

Installation of 17th Lieutenant Governor

May 11, 2010 - His Honour is installed as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
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