Category: Politics

Prentice’s ‘School Construction’ Nothing But Empty Fields

EDMONTON, AB – Barren, empty lots remain, in places where Premier Jim Prentice says new school construction is already underway, the Wildrose Official Opposition announced. Wildrose released photographs Wednesday revealing how there is not a single shovel in the ground on any of the ‘Phase 2’ schools listed as under construction in Edmonton. Similarly, at…

March 16, 2015
CBC: Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman to run for 3 parties

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March 16, 2015
Bill 36 Review: Just Another PC Broken Promise: Saskiw

EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jim Prentice is failing to keep his commitment to review the merits of Bill 36, months after he signed a promise to do so, Wildrose MLA Shayne Saskiw said (Thursday). Prentice promised to review Bill 36—the government’s property right bill that limits rights to compensation and blocks access to courts…

March 14, 2015
AG Report Creates Concerns Over Flood Mitigation Planning: Stier

FORT MACLEOD, AB – The PC government is failing to do its due diligence in flood mitigation planning and protect our communities, according to the latest Auditor General’s report, Wildrose MLA Pat Stier said today. The report chastises the government for not having up-to-date flood maps, adequate risk assessment processes or systems to assess the…

March 14, 2015
Saskiw Statement On Bhardwaj Resigning From Cabinet

EDMONTON, AB (March 13, 2015): Today, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw released the following statement on Naresh Bhardwaj removing himself from cabinet amid bribery allegations: “Mr. Bhardwaj’s decision to step aside from his cabinet post was appropriate given the serious nature of the allegations he’s facing. “These types of troubling allegations directed at members…

March 13, 2015
Government Acting on Auditor General’s Report

Ministers affected by today’s Auditor General’s report have released the following statements. Part of being under new management is how this government acts on recommendations from Alberta’s Auditor General. All the recommendations call for better monitoring and oversight, improved performance measures or systems, thorough risk analysis, or training to improve program accountability and results. Improving…

March 13, 2015
Statement from Premier Jim Prentice re Naresh Bhardwaj

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement today: “Recently, troubling allegations have been made against Naresh Bhardwaj, the Associate Minister of Persons with Disabilities and the MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie. While these allegations remain unproven, they must be treated seriously. “I spoke to Mr. Bhardwaj this morning. Following our discussion, he indicated his desire to step…

March 13, 2015
In Light Of #PRENTICEBLAMESALBERTANS, Wildrose Launches NotYourFault.CA

EDMONTON, AB (March 13, 2015): After Premier Jim Prentice pinned the blame on Albertans for years of PC waste and mismanagement, the Wildrose today launched a new website called NotYourFault.ca where Albertans can sign up and join a movement dedicated to putting Albertans first. Prentice has steadfastly refused to apologize for his comments telling…

March 13, 2015
Statement from Shayne Saskiw, MLA for Lac La Biche-St Paul-Two Hills

March 13, 2015
Saskiw calls for Stronger Extradition Policy to Keep Sex Offenders like Stanley Behind Bars

EDMONTON, AB – Following news convicted Alberta sex offender Michael Stanley was arrested for raping a 69-year-old Seattle lady, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw called on Justice Minister Jonathan Denis to immediately expand and strengthen the government’s extradition policy today. The new policy would ensure those who have committed heinous crimes and break their…

March 12, 2015
Trudeau Promotes Canadian Liberty, Rejects Politics of Fear

TORONTO – Liberal Party of Canada Leader, Justin Trudeau, today criticized Stephen Harper’s politics of fear and division, and outlined his inclusive vision for the country, in a speech to the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. “Under Stephen Harper, Canadians have been encouraged by their government to be fearful of one another; to…

March 11, 2015
Meet the Wildrose Highwood Candidate

We are thrilled to announce and support our Wildrose candidate for Highwood Wayne Anderson. Wayne was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the youngest of four children. As a youth he spent his summers working on the family farm in Ericksdale, Manitoba, and later as an auto mechanic, and welder for CP rail yards. Wayne attended the…

March 11, 2015
Renewed Wildrose to Focus on Holding PCs Accountable, Paving out New Ideas for Alberta

EDMONTON, AB – A renewed Wildrose Official Opposition will be squarely focused on holding the PC government accountable and presenting a positive alternative that will create jobs, grow the economy and make Alberta an even better place to live, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. With an elitist PC government blaming Albertans for years of…

March 10, 2015
Alberta PC: Nomination Updates

This weekend marked our third Super Saturday, and we are now less than 30 nominations from a full PC Alberta team for the next general election. Four constituencies voted in their new nominees while nominations were closed in a handful of other constituencies. Before we move onto the results, I want to thank of our…

March 10, 2015
Wildrose Formally Announces Leadership Candidates

EDMONTON, AB – On March 8th, the Wildrose announced the ballot for the Wildrose leadership has been set, with three strong candidates from across Alberta vying for the job. Drew Barnes, Linda Osinchuk, and Brian Jean each submitted their candidate package, entry fee, and nominating signatures prior to the March 7 deadline to enter…

March 9, 2015