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The Alberta Bid Depository was established in 1963, but it was incorporated as The Alberta Bid Depository Limited (Ltd.) under <em>The Companies Act</em> (R.S.A. 1955) on January 27, 1964. It was replaced by the Alberta Construction Tendering System Limited (ACTS) on December 4, 1990. The Alberta Bid Depository Ltd. was created to provide an organized system of bidding for trade contractors. The purposes of the Alberta Bid Depository Ltd. were:;a) to establish a system to improve tendering practices in the construction industry;b) to protect the sanctity of bidding by making provision for the reception of sealed tenders from trade contractors and sub-contractors and the delivery of firm quotations in writing to prime contracts;c) to provide adequate time for prime contractors to compile their bids completely and accurately on the basis of firm written quotations;d) to provide procedures for the handling of bids which are in the best interests of owners, architects, engineers and contractors. The Alberta Bid Depository Ltd. consisted of a committee known as the Alberta Bid Depository Committee. This committee was made up of representatives from the local construction associations that comprised the Alberta Construction Association, with a chairman appointed by the Alberta Construction Association. The Alberta Bid Depository Ltd. was permitted to operate bid depositories at any location in Alberta where there existed a construction association, which was a member of the Alberta Construction Association. At each place where there existed a bid depository, there was a Bid Depository Management Committee consisting of at least five members of the local construction association. The Bid Depository Management Committee operated its bid depository in accordance with the Rules and Regulations established by the Alberta Bid Depository Committee. Contractors were permitted to use any bid depository of the Alberta Bid Depository Ltd. regardless of their geographical location or membership in any association, provided they observed the rules and regulations of the Alberta Bid Depository Ltd. Chairmen of the Alberta Bid Depository Ltd.: T.E. Bate (1965); P. McRorie (1966); A.A. Kenwood (1967); J.H. Tims (1968); W.A. Weir (1969); E.S. Easton (1970); B. Campbell (1971); W.W. Ward (1972); W.J. Sissons (1973); A.S. Olson (1974); R.W. Jones (1975); R.A. Steele (1976); G.D. Kermack (1977); D.C. McMechan (1978); R.G. Fowler (1979); L.J. Pelland (1980); R.B. Schuett (1981); F.D. McCarthy (1982); T.J. Bardos (1983); R.W. Forest (1984); J.K. Binninger (1985); J.T. Thygesen (1986); G.D. Russell (1987); F.R. Babienko (1988); J.W. Cameron (1989); P.B. Giannelia (1990).

Established in November 1985, the Health Line was initiated in response to a recognized need for consumer access to public health information. Five agencies pooled resources to develop the Health Line; these agencies included: the Edmonton Board of Health (EBH), the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), Community Connections, Alberta Health - Mental Health Division and Edmonton Family and Community Services (EFCS). A consortium comprised of representatives from the five agencies administered the Health Line programme. Specifically, the Health Line was a telephone information service which provided easy access to current health information, free of charge, to all Albertans. The Health Line was fully operational twenty-four hours a day, where consumers could access over three hundred topics. Messages ranged from three and five minutes in length, and dealt with a wide variety of subject areas. The objectives of the Health Line were:;to increase awareness of health facts,;to encourage a healthy lifestyle,;to help consumers recognize the early signs of physical, social and emotional problems,;to help people to learn more about coping with injury and illness. In 1990, alternate funding sources were investigated as the agencies involved could no longer financially support the Health Line due to a policy of restraint in their respective departments. Attempts to secure alternate sponsors were ineffective and the Health Line ceased operations on June 30, 1991. The original sponsors were then able to secure temporary funding and an action plan pursued; a society was created to give the Health Line a legal entity and to establish itself as a separate community based service. The action plan involved the securing of an alternate sponsor and replacing outdated equipment. The Health Line was able to realize both goals and resumed operations on February 27, 1992. In 1995, the Alberta Consumer Health Information Society (ACHIS) was incorporated as a non-profit society and as a registered charity; the organization's primary service was the Health Line programme. As the popularity of the World Wide Web grew, the Health Line expanded to include a web-based information service. The Alberta Consumer Health Information Society dissolved July 31, 2002.

The first Canadian Council on Aging convened in Ottawa in 1966; shortly after, in 1967, the Alberta Council on Aging (ACA) incorporated. The Alberta Council on Aging is a registered charity. The Alberta Council on Aging's mission is to maintain or improve the quality of life for seniors and encourage their full participation in all aspects of society. The objectives of the Council include:;To define the needs of aging and the aged and to bring current needs to the attention of government or voluntary agencies, and where appropriate, that the Alberta Council on Aging takes action; ;To identify and encourage relevant areas of research and systematic compilation of information affecting aging; ;To encourage and develop discussion on all problems affecting the aging; ;To mobilize leadership, particularly among the aged, to help solve the problem of aging; ;To inform government at any level, on the potential impact of policies and legislation on the aging; ;To print, publish, distribute and sell publications related to aging; ;To foster interagency liaison and co-operation. To acquire lands, by purchase or otherwise, erect or otherwise provide a building or buildings for the purposes of the Alberta Council on Aging; ;To sell, manage, lease, mortgage, dispose of, or otherwise deal with the property of the Alberta Council on Aging. The Alberta Council on Aging retains close contact with its members in both rural and urban areas through Local Council on Aging, which were established in the various regions of Alberta. Initiatives the Alberta Council on Aging has undertaken include:;Working to end health premiums for all seniors; ;Advocating for the control of utility, housing and transportation costs; ;Representing seniors at government and other credible round tables. In 2001, the Alberta Council on Aging included more than 4000 individual members and 400 seniors' groups and agencies as organizational members. The Alberta Council on Aging also produces the ACA News, a bimonthly publication for its members.

Known as "Canada's Cowboy Troubadour", Stu Davis was born David Stewart in Boggy Creek, Saskatchewan in 1921. At 18, he and his brother performed, and sang as "The Harmony Boys" on the CKCK radio station in Regina. During WWII, Stu left the radio to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1945, he moved to Calgary and performed on CFCN radio station, and also at the Calgary Stampede. In 1949, Stu signed with CJCA radio in Edmonton to host Country Corral. In the 1950's he hosted a variety of television shows including the Stu Davis Show, Swing Your Partner, Rope Around the Sun, and the Red River Jamboree. In the 1960's, Stu took up real estate management and moved to Sherwood Park, Alberta. In 1993, he was inducted into the Alberta Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Stu Davis died in 2007. Scotty Stevenson was born in Onaway Alberta, but grew up in Lac St. Anne, Alberta. In 1950, he formed a band in Edmonton called the Rainbow Valley Boys. While in Edmonton, he signed with a local promoter and started on the radio. He also hosted the CFRN television show, "Songs of the Saddle" in Edmonton. He is most well known for his songs, "The Oilman's Lament", "My Pine Needle Sweetheart", and "Dear Little Alice We Still Talk of You". Lucille Starr was born Lucilee Savoie in St. Boniface, Manitoba in 1938. She was raised in Port Coquitlam, and Muilladrvilee, BC. In her teens, she sang with the French ensemble "Les Hirandelles". In 1954, she began her singing career in Vancouver. In 1956, she formed a duo named the "Canadian Sweethearts" with her husband Bob Regan. The two moved to L.A. to work with the record labels Epic, and A&M. Known for her distinctive yodel, Starr provided the yodel for the character "Cousin Pearl" on the U.S. television program The Beverly Hillbillies. In 1977, she and Regan divorced, and Lucille became a soloist. As a solo act she appeared with Hank Snow and Wilf Carter. From1989 to 1990, she co-hosted "Canadian Country Express" on CHRO-TV in Pembroke, Ontario. In 1987, she was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Association Hall of Fame. In 2005, she was an honorary inductee into Canada's Aboriginal Music Hall of Fame. She is best known for the "French Song"; the single sold 1 platinum and six gold records. Vic and Lennie Seibert performed on the CFRN television show "Songs of the Saddle" in Edmonton. William Dixon Hilton (Dixie Bill Hilton) was born in Saskatchewan. At 16 he performed for CKBI radio in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. During WWII, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war, he formed the Calgary Range Riders. Dix Hilton recorded on the Aargon recording label. King Ganam (Ameen Sied) was born in 1914, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Known for fiddle playing acumen, he formed the band Sons of the West in 1942 in Edmonton, Alberta. Throughout the 1940's he performed on CBC radio show Alberta Ranch House. Throughout the early part of the 1950's, Ganam toured throughout Canada. From 1954- 1955, he hosted his own CBC radio show. From 1956- 1959, he hosted CBC TV's Country Hoedown with Gordie Tapp. In 1961, he hosted the King Ganam Show on CTV. In 1962, he moved to California, but regularly returned to perform in Canada. Throughout his career, Ganam recorded on RCA's Bluebird and Camden labels. In 1989, he was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1990, he received the Saskatchewan Country Music Association Legend Award. King Ganam died in 1994. Keray Regan was born Oscar Melvin Fredrickson in 1921 in Peace County, Alberta. His brother married Lucille Starr. He is best known for his gold recording "Home by the Frazer". He recorded on Aragon Records. He moved to Peace County, Alberta after retiring from music. Ivan A. "Buddy" Reynolds was born in North Vancouver in 1927. In 1947 he performed and sang on CJIB Radio Okanagan Valley. The song "Okanagan Valley" became a hit. In 1951, he began a cross-country tour, and was billed as the "Cariboo Ranger". He recorded on Aragon Records, and is best known for his songs "Spruce Bug" and "Okanagan Valley".

The Alberta Craft Council is a non-profit, non-governmental, member organization dedicated to supporting and developing Alberta's fine craft culture and its many participants. The Council was incorporated in 1980 to serve as the umbrella association for craft organizations in Alberta. In 1983, membership in the Council was extended to individuals and corporations. The Council is affiliated with the Canadian Craft Council and World Craft Council. The Council is responsible for exhibitions, a local shop, a magazine, weekly e-news, a Symbol of Quality program, a product advisory committee, production of post cards and business cards, craft business training, awards and scholarships, and a directory of craft shows. The objectives of the Council are: <br>1.To encourage the development and furtherance of crafts and other manually controlled technologies in Alberta.</br><br>2.To further research and education in all aspects of crafts and manually controlled technologies.</br><br>3.To co-operate with all public and private agencies, international, national, provincial and local agencies, and with federal, provincial, and local authorities in encouraging the development and furtherance of crafts and other manually controlled technologies. </br><br>4.To solicit and receive funds by way of contributions, subscriptions, legacies, grants or by any other lawful means and to receive gifts and property of any description.</br><br>5.To undertake all such things as are necessarily or incidentally related to the attainment of the objects of the Society.</br><br>6.The Society shall be a nonpartisan, non-profit, non-sectarian, charitable organization. </br><br>7.The Society is to carry on its operations without pecuniary gain to its members and any profits or other accretions to the Society are to be used in promoting its objects.</br>

The Alberta Cricket Association was formed in 1882 in order to: encourage and foster the playing of cricket, both senior and junior, in the province of Alberta; bring all the cricket clubs in Alberta in touch with one another; and, affiliate with the Western Canada Cricket Association. Every cricket club in the province of Alberta is eligible for membership in the Association, regardless of other possible affiliations. The Constitution of the Association, which outlines all of these regulations, may be amended at any Annual General Meeting if such amendment is carried by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the properly appointed representatives present at such meeting. It is provided that notice in writing of any proposed amendment shall be in the hands of the Honorary Secretary of the Association not less than thirty days prior to the date of said Annual General Meeting, and that notice of such amendments be given to each member. The Association is controlled and managed by a governing Board, and is to be governed by the rules of the Marylebone Cricket Club. The officers of the Board consist of the President, three Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-Treasurer, all of whom are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The Board has the power to appoint such Committees and Sub-Committees as it deems advisable, provided that a quorum of any such Committee or Sub-Committee is in no case less than 60% of the total membership of said Committee or Sub-Committee.

The Alberta Curling Federation was founded on October 25, 1988 after an amalgamation of the Alberta Ladies' Curling Association and the Alberta Men's Curling Council. This new provincial body was created to encourage growth of the sport and to act as a governing body for tournaments, regulations, and officiating.

In 1918, at a meeting of creamery operators in Alberta, a committee formed to discuss the creation of a province wide diary association. In 1919, the Alberta Dairymen's Association held its inaugural meeting. In 1950, the society registered Under the Societies Act. Officers present at the signing included M. Hamilton, J.R. Crozier, Wes H. Jackson, J.R. Sweeney, C. Hendrickson, J.R. Love, and Geo M. Gibb. The Association's objectives included advancing and promoting the diary industry in Alberta, assisting in obtaining legislation to advance the diary industry, and facilitating the cooperation and coordination of the diary industry in Alberta. In pursuit of its objectives, the Alberta Dairymen's Association held an annual convention, supported community organizations, prepared exhibits, and funded research.

Dates of founding and/or dissolution: The Alberta Colleges Commission was founded in 1969 through the passage and proclamation of the Colleges Act and began operations on August 1st, 1969. The Commission was disbanded in 1973 through passage and proclamation of <em>The Colleges Amendment Act</em>., which repealed the sections of the <em>Colleges Act</em> which had created the Commission. The Commission ceased operations effective March 31, 1973. Functional responsibility: The primary functional responsibility of the Commission was to act as an intermediary between the Government and the province's public colleges. Its activities included:;coordinating programs and services at public colleges,;administering the college system as a whole, including planning the growth and development of the system,;providing advice to individual colleges regarding finance and financial planning,;inquiring into the financial needs of colleges and advising the government regarding grants to institutions,;disbursing to individual institutions funds appropriated by the government for the capital and operating support of colleges as per the <em>Universities and Colleges Assistance Act</em>,;regulating the extension or expansion of services, facilities or programs at colleges,;promoting and supporting research projects at public colleges,;borrowing money for the support of colleges, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council,;acquiring and acting as trustee for any real or other property bequeathed to the colleges system as a whole, and;making recommendations to the Minister responsible regarding the establishment of new colleges based on identified needs. Predecessor and successor bodies: The functions of the Alberta Colleges Commission had previously been performed by the Provincial Board of Post-19Secondary Education, which reported to the Minister of Education. Upon the dissolution of the Colleges Commission in 1973, its functions were integrated into those of the Department of Advanced Education. Administrative relationships: The Colleges Commission first reported to the Minister of Education (1969-1971) then the Minister of Advanced Education (1971-1973). Oversight of the Colleges Commission was transferred in 1971 by means of Order in Council 1617/71. Annual reports of the Commission were submitted to the Legislature by the Minister responsible for the Commission at the time. Administrative structure: The Colleges Commission was made up of a Chairman appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Deputy Minister of Education (replaced by the Deputy Minister of Advanced Education as of June 2, 1972), the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the Deputy Provincial Treasurer, and five other members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Names of chief officers: Chairman of the Alberta Colleges Commission: Dr. Henry Kolesar (1969-1973)

Dates of founding and/or dissolution: The Universities Commission was founded in 1966 through the passage and proclamation of the <em>Universities Act</em>, and began operations April 1st of that year. The Commission was disbanded effective May 15, 1973 by means of passage and proclamation of the <em>Universities Amendment Act</em>, which repealed the sections of the <em>Universities Act</em> which had created the Commission. Functional responsibility: The primary functional responsibility of the Commission was to act as an intermediary between the Government and the province's universities. Its activities included:;inquiring into the financial needs of universities and advising the government regarding grants to institutions,;assisting institutions with their development plans,;regulating the extension or expansion of services, facilities or programs at universities,;acting as trustee for funds received from escheated estates as per <em>The Ultimate Heir Act</em>,;disbursing to individual institutions funds appropriated by the government for the capital and operating support of universities as per the <em>Universities and Colleges Assistance Act</em>,;borrowing money for the support of universities, with the approval of the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council,;appointing public members of the Senates of each university,;approving fees, tuition rates, wage and salary structures proposed by university Senates, and;performing ad hoc studies on specific issues related to the administration of universities at the request of the Minister of Education (after 1971, Minister of Advanced Education) or the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Predecessor and successor bodies: Before the creation of the Universities Commission, the Department of Education was responsible for the administration of the province's university system. Upon the dissolution of the Commission in 1971 its functions were integrated into those of the Department of Advanced Education. Administrative relationships: The Commission first reported to the Minister of Education (1966-1971) then the Minister of Advanced Education (1971-1973). Oversight of the Universities Commission was transferred in 1971 by means of Order in Council 1617/71. Annual reports of the Commission were submitted to the Legislature by the Minister responsible for the Commission at the time. Administrative structure: The Commission had nine members, a Chairman appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Deputy Minister of Education (replaced by the Deputy Minister of Advanced Education in 1971), the Deputy Provincial Treasurer, and six other members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. In its first year, the Commission retained a professional staff of three, a Capital Planning Officer, a Secretary and Financial Analyst, and a Research and Information Officer. In 1969, the position of Capital Planning Officer was split into two positions, Campus Planning Officer and Academic Planning Officer. This administrative structure was retained until the Commission was disbanded in 1973. Names of chief officers: Chairmen of the Alberta Universities Commission: Dr. William H. Swift 1966-1968; Dr. Andrew Stewart 1968-1970; L.A. Thorssen 1970-1971; D. Leif Erickson 1971; Haughton Thomson 1972-1973