Category: Politics

  • Changes Shed More Light on International Travel Expenses

    Changes Shed More Light on International Travel Expenses

    The policy and processes for international travel by the Premier, ministers and MLAs have been updated to more accurately reflect the full costs of these missions. Public notification of international travel by government elected officials will continue to be done through news releases. Effective immediately, international travel news releases will provide more complete and transparent…

  • DRP still broken, Prentice breaking his promise: Alberta Party Candidate

    DRP still broken, Prentice breaking his promise: Alberta Party Candidate

    Only 1 DRP claim closed in High River in February HIGH RIVER, AB – Alberta Party Candidate Joel Windsor says he’s worried about broken promises by Premier Jim Prentice that leave flood victims without pledged resources. This as he released data provided to him by the Disaster Relief Program showing a disconnect between what was…

  • Forsyth Statement on Increasing ER Wait Times

    Forsyth Statement on Increasing ER Wait Times

      CALGARY, AB – (Wednesday), Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth released the following statement on reports of dangerous conditions facing patients staring at increasing wait times. “This PC government continues to fail to take the pressure off our emergency system, and this neglect is taking a serious toll on patient care with new information showing patients…

  • Brian Jean Condemns Prentice Arrogance

      FORT MCMURRAY, AB – Wildrose leadership candidate Brian Jean released the following statement in response to Premier Jim Prentice’s comments blaming Albertans for the fiscal and management failures of his PC government: “Jim Prentice says that Albertans should ‘look in the mirror’ to see who is responsible for Alberta’s current financial mess. If Mr.…

  • Forsyth Statement on Prentice Blaming Albertans for PC Fiscal Woes

    Forsyth Statement on Prentice Blaming Albertans for PC Fiscal Woes

      CALGARY, AB (March 5, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth released the following statement on Premier Jim Prentice telling Albertans to “look in the mirror” in order to address the PC government’s fiscal woes: “For months, Mr. Prentice has been talking down to Albertans, acting like chicken-little, raising trial-balloons and shaking consumer and investor…

  • Another Weekend, Another Successful Super Saturday for PC Alberta

    Another Weekend, Another Successful Super Saturday for PC Alberta

    Three constituencies across this province voted to select their PC Alberta candidate for the next election. Before we get to the results, I’d once again like to thank all of our volunteers who spent time with the campaigns, or spent their Saturday running the polling stations. If it weren’t for your devotion to PC Alberta,…

  • Alberta Party Sets Policy

    Alberta Party Sets Policy

    Priorities include the economy, K-12 Education, Post-Secondary Education and Human Rights. HIGH RIVER, AB – The Alberta Party is among the smaller parties in provincial politics, but they aren’t shying away from the tough issues. Alberta Party Candidate for Highwood Joel Windsor attended an Annual General Meeting and Policy Session on February 21 and 22…

  • Incriminating Letter Reveals Serious Allegations of Wrongdoing at Service Alberta

      EDMONTON, AB (March 2, 2015): Premier Jim Prentice must answer for an incriminating letter that contains a number of serious allegations of wrongdoing at Service Alberta that occurred under his watch, Wildrose Service Alberta Critic Rick Strankman said today. The letter, written by Service Alberta Minister Stephen Khan to the Board Chair of the…

  • Disappointing Senate Decision Exposes Transgender People to Threats and Violence

      Ottawa, February 26, 2015 – Trans Equality Rights in Canada, a civil society-based coalition advocating for the rights of transgender people in Canada, is disappointed that Canada’s Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs amended Bill C-279 on Gender Identity yesterday, exempting it from applying to public spaces including bathrooms and locker rooms. “Human…

  • Protecting Alberta Taxpayers: Wildrose Commits to Ending Corporate Welfare

    Protecting Alberta Taxpayers: Wildrose Commits to Ending Corporate Welfare

      CALGARY, AB – Instead of raising job-killing taxes during a time of economic uncertainty, the Wildrose announced today a commitment to scrap over a billion dollars in corporate welfare payments to protect Alberta taxpayers. “Premier Jim Prentice wants Albertans to believe they need to pay more in job-killing taxes while the PCs run government…

  • Forsyth Statement on Premier’s Office Salary Changes

    Forsyth Statement on Premier’s Office Salary Changes

      CALGARY, AB – Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth released the following statement on Premier Jim Prentice’s office reducing the salaries of senior staff: “This is a badly needed concession from the Premier’s office after weeks of relentless pressure from Albertans and members of the opposition. “The reality is Mr. Prentice’s office has ballooned to one…

  • High River votes to rejoin Calgary Regional Partnership

    High River votes to rejoin Calgary Regional Partnership

    High River, AB – At their regular meeting February 23, High River Town Council voted to rejoin the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP). “It’s important that High River have a voice in the future development of this area,” said Mayor Craig Snodgrass. “Through this partnership we will have more influence by being part of the discussion…

  • Wildrose Party to Announce New Leader on March 28th

    Wildrose Party to Announce New Leader on March 28th

      EDMONTON, AB (February 26, 2015): The new leader of the Wildrose Party will be announced on March 28, 2015. After hearing much feedback from members, constituency associations, and candidates, the Wildrose Party Executive Council met and voted unanimously to accelerate the leadership process. “With no shortage of speculation into the timing of the next general…

  • Brian Jean Enters Wildrose Leadership Race – Secures Fildebrandt Endorsement

    Athabasca Member of Parliament Brian Jean announces that his is seeking the leadership of the Wildrose Party.

  • Third Quarter Results Show a Decline in Energy Revenue

    Alberta is expected to avoid a deficit in 2014-15 with significant financial challenges on the horizon. In the third quarter update, the total non-renewable resource revenue forecast is down $503 million from budget, mainly due to plummeting oil prices. Bitumen royalties have taken the biggest hit, and are expected to drop $644 million from budget…