Category: Politics

  • AUMA Supports Big Cities Charter Framework

    AUMA Supports Big Cities Charter Framework

    Edmonton – AUMA is pleased that the province has committed to moving forward on building the framework for the big cities charter. “We certainly recognize the unique requirements of the two big cities and support the need for their own powers beyond the MGA,” says AUMA President Helen Rice. “By building the framework for a…

  • Harper Government announces common sense firearms measures for law-abiding firearms owners

    Harper Government announces common sense firearms measures for law-abiding firearms owners

    October 7, 2014 – Ottawa – Today, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, introduced the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act. This bill meets the Government’s objective to cut red tape for law-abiding firearms owners and provide safe and simple firearms policies. Changes to the Criminal Code and the classification regime…

  • Senator Black Applauds Canadian Government on South Korea FTA and CETA

    Senator Black Applauds Canadian Government on South Korea FTA and CETA

    OTTAWA – Alberta Elected Senator Doug Black congratulates Prime Minister Harper on his recent advancements on free trade agreements with South Korea and the European Union and encourages quick implementation of both agreements. “These agreements represent a watershed in free trade for Canada and Alberta,” said Senator Black. “They are critically important for Alberta because…

  • Wildrose Announces $2 Billion Investment in Schools

    CALGARY, AB – (October 2nd) in Calgary-West, Wildrose Education Critic Bruce McAllister along with Calgary-West candidate Sheila Taylor announced a Wildrose commitment to tackle Alberta’s classroom shortage by investing $2 billion over four years into new schools, modernization and maintenance. “Wildrose is committed to building more than just starter schools, but the full schools Alberta…

  • ISIS Releases a Fourth Video of a Hostage Beheading

    ISIS Releases a Fourth Video of a Hostage Beheading

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] An online video released Friday shows an Islamic State group fighter beheading British hostage Alan Henning, a former taxi driver who was taken captive while travelling with an aid convoy. British Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday on Twitter, “The brutal murder of Alan Henning by ISIL shows just how barbaric these terrorists are. My thoughts are with…

  • Scrapping long-term care cuts not enough, more nursing beds needed

    Scrapping long-term care cuts not enough, more nursing beds needed

    EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jim Prentice must immediately commit to adding more long-term care capacity in order to avoid an emergency room crisis, Wildrose Seniors Critic Kerry Towle and Health Critic Heather Forsyth said today. According to recent reports, Alberta Health Services CEO Vickie Kaminski has pledged to abandon a long-standing plan to cut thousands…

  • Time to send the PCs a message: Wildrose kicks off campaign for by-election race in Calgary-Foothills

    CALGARY, AB – Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith officially kicked off the Calgary-Foothills by-election today by introducing Wildrose candidate Kathy Macdonald and delivering a clear call to action for constituents: It’s time to send the PCs a message. Macdonald will square off against Premier Jim Prentice who is running for the governing Progressive Conservatives. Smith said…

  • Wildrose Announce List of Candidates for By-Elections

    Here is a final list of the four Wildrose candidates for the 27 October 2014 by-election: Calgary-Elbow: Col. John Fletcher As the Commander of the reserve army in Alberta, John commanded approximately 1,300 soldiers and managed a multi-million dollar budget. His diplomatic duties included maintaining a close relationship with the consular appointments in the Province…

  • Premier Prentice Announces Revitalization of Southern Alberta Office

    Premier Prentice Announces Revitalization of Southern Alberta Office

    October 01, 2014 – Premier Jim Prentice announced that high-profile community advocate Emma May is the new Executive Director of the Premier’s Southern Alberta office at McDougall Centre. Ms. May is the co-founder of a successful real estate brokerage, former corporate lawyer, active community advocate and volunteer. Many Albertans will recognize Ms. May from her prominent…

  • Calgary Regional Partnership welcomes new Chair: Mayor Bill Robertson

    Calgary Regional Partnership welcomes new Chair: Mayor Bill Robertson

    The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) welcomes its new Chair, Mayor Bill Robertson from the Town of Okotoks. Mayor Robertson was recently elected at the September CRP’s Board of Directors meeting. He succeeds former Councillor Barry Williamson from the Town of Turner Valley. Mayor Robertson has been the CRP’s Board Secretary for four years and is…

  • Albertans Invited to Discuss Changes to the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

    Albertans Invited to Discuss Changes to the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

    The Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund invites the public to its annual meeting to discuss information about the $17.5 billion Fund. “The Fund belongs to all Albertans, and it benefits us in so many ways,” said Ron Casey, committee chair and MLA for Banff-Cochrane. “I encourage everyone…

  • Ken Hughes Resigning at MLA for Calgary West

    Ken Hughes Resigning at MLA for Calgary West

    Calgary, September 29, 2014 – Ken Hughes, MLA, Calgary West has announced that he has resigned as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary West, in order to continue to create opportunities for renewal. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Calgary West as MLA. I step aside…

  • Writs issued for four by-elections in Alberta: Calgary-Elbow; Calgary-Foothills; Calgary-West and Edmonton-Whitemud

    Writs issued for four by-elections in Alberta: Calgary-Elbow; Calgary-Foothills; Calgary-West and Edmonton-Whitemud

    Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirms that Writs were issued today to administer four (4) by-elections to be held in Calgary-Elbow; Calgary-Foothills; Calgary-West; and Edmonton-Whitemud. “Returning Officers and Election Clerks have been appointed and trained along with their office teams and are ready to manage and conduct voting in the four (4) electoral divisions…

  • MP Joan Crockatt & MP John Barlow Congratulate Premier Prentice on Response to Flood Recovery

    Calgary, AB – Members of Parliament John Barlow and Joan Crockatt are applauding today’s announcement on flood recovery and mitigation by Alberta Premier Jim Prentice. Both MP’s are encouraged to learn two flood mitigation projects have received the green light from the Premier’s office, to help minimize the risk of another major flood in southern…

  • Liberals Table Motion Supporting EI Premium Exemption Plan

    Liberals Table Motion Supporting EI Premium Exemption Plan

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] OTTAWA – Liberals introduced an Opposition Day Motion calling on all parties to support an Employment Insurance (EI) premium exemption plan focused on creating more jobs for Canadians after years of anemic economic growth. “Canadians deserve a plan for jobs and growth,” said the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Ralph Goodale.…