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Alberta: Speech from the Throne
March 18, 2019 The fifth session of the 29th legislature opened with a speech from the throne delivered by Her Honour, Lois Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Fellow Albertans. Welcome to this, the first day of your legislature. We gather today on the traditional territory of Treaty Six and acknowledge the Métis…
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John Barlow: #UNITEDWEROLL
The “United We Roll” convoy reached Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 19th & 20th. This convoy is a testament to the importance of Canada’s energy sector and the crisis it’s facing. Canadian energy workers deserve a government that defends their jobs, supports their industry and champions it worldwide. It was great to see constituents like Brad…
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Help Forestry Take Root This Election
AFPA Releases Election Platform Edmonton, March 14, 2019 – Today, the Alberta Forest Products Association released Help Alberta’s Forest Industry Thrive, an election document for candidates in the upcoming provincial election. The document outlines actions that government can take to ensure a strong future for the province’s 3rdlargest resource sector. “Forestry has been one of the pillars of Alberta’s economy…
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Historic Agreement Protects Northern Boreal Forest
The newly created Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland conserves natural landscapes and watersheds, while supporting traditional Indigenous uses and sustainable development. The wildland will preserve more than 160,000 hectares of land just south of Wood Buffalo National Park, protecting the Peace-Athabasca watershed and increasing ecological integrity and habitat for species at risk such as woodland caribou and…
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Turner Valley 2019 Discovery Day Opportunities
The Town of Turner Valley has opportunities for the 2019 Discovery Day family event. We are looking for market vendors, food vendors, volunteers and sponsors. The communities of Black Diamond and Turner Valley invite you to join them for the annual Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Day being held Saturday, June 1, 2019. An annual…
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Investing in the Future of Winter Sport in Calgary
Action sport fans could experience the popular, high-energy X Games in Alberta. Calgary has secured exclusive rights to host the X Games. It would be the first time the event is in Canada. The X Games would bring more than 200 international skiing and snowboarding athletes to Alberta for a four-day action sports, music and…
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Planet Waves Horoscopes: March 18 – 25, 2019
ARIES — There’s something you don’t know, and you need to figure out what it is. The chances are, you’re looking right at it. There are a number of reasons that the situation might disguise itself or fade into the background where you may not notice it. For example, the implications of making a discovery…
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Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male – Located
Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – Crowsnest RCMP would like to advise that Stuart David Duff has been located. He is safe and unharmed. RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. BACKROUND: Jan. 18, 2019 Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – Crowsnest RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance…
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Digital Technologies Can Help People with Mobility-related Disabilities
Researcher Victoria Fast looks at how spatial data can improve routing for people with disabilities By Marta Cyperling, University Relations Google Maps is a digital technology that many people rely on, on a daily basis. It can help us find our way around the city by car, bike, or foot. For people with mobility-related disabilities,…
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Statement from United Conservative Party
EDMONTON, AB (March 18, 2019): In response to reporting from Jen Gerson in Maclean’s, United Conservative Party Executive Director Janice Harrington has issued the following statement: “This revelation confirms what we have been saying repeatedly for months – that the Jason Kenney campaign had nothing to do with the funding of the Jeff Callaway campaign. Any claim otherwise…
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New Zealand Terrorist Attacks: Premier Notley
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement about the mosque shootings in New Zealand: “The coordinated and violent terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, are devastating. At least 49 people were killed, and many more injured, while they gathered to pray together. “On behalf of all Albertans, I offer my condolences to everyone…
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Getting People Moving in Fort Saskatchewan
Families and businesses in Fort Saskatchewan will see critical transportation projects get underway this year. Construction of the new Fort Saskatchewan bridge and twinning of Highway 15 will begin this construction season, creating more than 500 jobs and making it quicker and safer to move people and goods throughout the Industrial Heartland region. “Families want…
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AHS Weekly Wellness: Talking to Your Teen About Bullying
Teens can be under a lot of pressure as they deal with hormonal changes, heartbreaks, anxiety about school, relationships, etc. With so much going on in your teen’s life, it is important to watch for signs that they may be struggling with bullying. If your teen seems unusually anxious, worried about going to school or…
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Alberta RCMP Hosted Brave Kids During Kids With Cancer Event
Edmonton – Alberta’s finest hosted Alberta’s bravest as part of the Alberta RCMP’s “dream experience” with the Kids with Cancer Society on Tuesday, March 12th. Five kids, accompanied by parents and some lucky siblings, spent a full day at “K” Division Headquarters in Edmonton. They got to see where 911 calls are received, try out…
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Genesis Centre Gets New Pitch
Soccer players in Calgary will have better turf to kick the ball on when the Genesis Centre upgrades its outdoor field. Government is investing $2 million to help the centre install artificial turf and upgrade lighting, scoreboards, walking paths, portable bleachers and leisure areas. “Recreation, active living and sport are essential to the health, well-being…
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