Category: News

Assurances on food safety, progress on primary care networks and a need for improvement in the Government of Alberta’s capital planning process are among the findings in a report released October 12, 2017 by Alberta Auditor General Merwan Saher. The Report of the Auditor General—October 2017 comprises two new performance audit reports, seven follow-up audit reports,…

EDMONTON, AB (October 13, 2017): United Conservative Party Caucus Interim Leader Nathan Cooper has issued the following statement to mark the 1-year anniversary of the plane crash that claimed former Premier Jim Prentice’s life: “One year ago today, Alberta lost a champion when former Premier Jim Prentice’s life was tragically cut short. “A man who dedicated…

OTTAWA – Wednesday, Fair Vote Canada and Democracy Watch jointly released a letter that was sent to federal Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, Mary Dawson, filing a complaint and requesting investigations and public rulings concerning Prime Minister Trudeau’s dishonest and improper actions concerning electoral reform. Set out in the letter to Ethics Commissioner, Mary Dawson, is the evidence that…

Aldersyde, Alberta – At approximately 10:30 am on October 13, Okotoks RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision on Hwy 2 near the hamlet of Aldersyde. A BMW 323i travelling north on Hwy 2 went off the road into the centre median and struck the centre support beam on the Hwy 547 overpass. The driver and lone…

Here’s Who Can Vote Where Black Diamond RESIDENTS Vote for Mayor, Council and School Trustee at this location: C. Ian McLaren School, 402 – 3 Street SW.10:00 am to 8:00 pm Longview RESIDENTS Vote for Mayor, Council and School Trustee at this location: Longview Community Hall10:00 am to 8:00 pm High River RESIDENTS Vote for…

EDMONTON, AB: NDP members of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship have voted down a motion by UCP MLA Wayne Drysdale to have an all-party committee review of the Property Rights Advocate Act, instead amending Drysdale’s motion to conduct a government only review with no deadline. Their decision further reiterates questions surrounding the NDP’s willingness to…

EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Party Interim Leader Nathan Cooper today released the following statement on the death of a Thorsby man due to a fatal gas-and-dash that has renewed calls for pay at the pump legislation: “The United Conservative Party Official Opposition is questioning why the NDP government has not followed through on its 2015 commitment…

LEDUC, AB:  United Conservative leadership candidate Brian Jean released the following statement: “It is entirely hypocritical for Premier Couillard of Quebec to call for national solidarity on the issue of heavily subsidized Bombardier that has cost taxpayers billions of dollars in corporate handouts while his province stands opposed to privately funded projects of national importance…

Calling Fort McMurray my home since I was a young boy, I’ve seen the very best of Alberta. Alberta is more than just a home for so many of us, it’s an idea. An idea that no matter where you’re from, you can make something for yourself here in our province. With a shared spirit of…

Edmonton, Alta. – Heartbreak isn’t the only risk you face when meeting someone online. Although online dating is a popular, and often successful, way to make a love connection, it is important to also be aware of potential dangers that may come with it. Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in…

EDMONTON, AB: The United Conservative Party reacted to the NDP government’s draft Alberta Cannabis Framework by calling for more stringent guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of Albertans and to extend the consultation period past the current October 27 deadline. In particular, United Conservative Party Justice Critics Angela Pitt and Mike Ellis are calling for greater detail…

Vulcan, Alberta – Today at 12:45 p.m., the body of a 27 year old male was recovered from McGreggor Lake.  The High River resident had gone missing following a boating accident on September 30, 2017.   The recovery was made with the assistance of the Calgary Fire Aquatics Teams, Strathmore Fire Department, Vulcan County Fire Departments, Fish and Wildlife officers, Vulcan…

HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River has obtained the necessary regulatory and landowner approvals to begin construction on the southern section of the “5 Street Dike.” This project is required to increase the natural flood mitigation protection this area already has, to meet the Town’s design standard. Once complete, this dike will provide…

Education Minister David Eggen met with his Minister’s Youth Council this past weekend. Students on the council gathered in Edmonton September 29 – October 2. This is the first of three sessions for the council. Students met the minister for the first time and began to provide input on education initiatives. They participated in activities…