Editors' Notes

One of the purposes of this publication is to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of the justice system. We also hope that along the way you learn about some of the programs and accomplishments of Alberta Justice and Alberta Solicitor General.

On a larger scale, this fall the provincial government will introduce a new way for the public to access government. It is called Service Alberta. This is a web site that allows you to easily find information online. You won’t need to know the exact ministry responsible for your area of interest. All online services will be available in one spot.

It is all organized in a very user-friendly way, using headers such as Popular Topics, Events in Your Life or Quick Links. Check it out this September at www.servicealberta.ca.

This issue is packed with news and features. Besides our front page coverage of the G8 Summit, there are stories about the review of provincial corrections programs (p. 5), some plans for new court facilities in Calgary (p. 12), the decision to make the Judicial Dispute Resolution program a permanent option in Edmonton (p. 7) and news of the new high risk offender web site (p. 8).

We also acknowledge the contributions of two Grant MacEwan College students who completed their practicums with us this spring. Barbara Brown (journalism program) contributed an article on dispute resolution officers (p. 13) and the profile of Calgary’s new Chief Crown Prosecutor (p. 6). Josh Stewart (public relations program) wrote an item on a new training manual for victims advocates (p. 14).

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