Tag: Central Alberta

Official Opposition Statement

By Pat Stier (March 27, 2015) Mr. Stier: Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the past three years this PC government has done just about everything in its power to break the will of Albertans. We’ve seen secret sky palaces, expensive Olympic trips, the partisan use of government airplanes, more debt and deficits, you…

April 1, 2015
Chris Turchansky New ATB Investor Services President

Edmonton — Chris Turchansky has been named the new President of ATB Investor Services. Turchansky moves into the president’s role after serving the organization for 10 years in various positions, most recently leading the Private Counsel, Solutions and Mass Market teams. “In my 10 years with ATB Investor Services, I’ve had a chance to work with…

April 1, 2015
Prentice Continues to Play Politics with New Schools

EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jim Prentice is using taxpayer resources to re-announce a backlog of new school promises that his government has already missed the deadline on, the Wildrose Official Opposition said (yesterday). The PC government made yet another campaign-style re-announcement Tuesday to build new schools. The announcements are a repeat of former Premier…

April 1, 2015
School Construction Promise Fulfilled

The Alberta government is keeping its promise to follow through with funding to complete the largest school capital build in Canada. The 2015-20 Capital Plan will ensure construction of the schools Alberta families need. “This investment is confirmation for Alberta families and school jurisdictions that we have kept our promise and they have the capital…

April 1, 2015
WILDROSE CALLS FOR CREATION OF ALBERTA COLUMBIA

EDMONTON, AB (April 1, 2015): Today, the Wildrose Official Opposition called for the Alberta annexation of British Columbia in an effort to diversify the economy and solve Alberta’s looming fiscal crisis. With a culture of balanced budgets, fishing, hydro, BC’s wine country and an expansion of Alberta’s current ski resort network, Wildrose Leader Brian…

April 1, 2015
Finalists Announced for the 24TH Annual Emerald Awards

EDMONTON, AB – “And the finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards are…” Friday, at Edmonton’s City Hall, nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation, its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, to find out who would be taking another step towards receiving the coveted environmental award. Over the past weeks, a…

March 31, 2015
Crime Spree Leads to Several Criminal Charges for Young Offenders

Airdrie, Alberta– On March 24, 2015, at 0324 a.m., Airdrie City RCMP responded to a glass break alarm at S&S Liquor store located in Airdrie, Alberta. Members arrived on scene and observed a 1999 Toyota Tercel running in front of the liquor store with two males inside the vehicle. When members attempted a traffic stop,…

March 31, 2015
RCMP Evansburg – Missing Woman Located Deceased

Evansburg, Alta. – Roze Burke, a 68-year-old woman reported missing from Red Deer County on March 13, 2015, has been located deceased. Burk’s vehicle was spotted by RCMP during an air search conducted on Friday, March 27, 2015. The air services officers had been working on a separate operation, when they spotted Burk’s vehicle in a…

March 31, 2015
April is Dental Health Month – Dental Health Goes Beyond Cavities

Edmonton – When it comes to dental health, most Albertans know that brushing is important to avoid both tooth decay and gum disease. However, the results of good dental health go beyond simply a bright smile. Good dental health is linked to health benefits in other areas of the body as well. Many people…

March 31, 2015
Bad PC Rerun: Promise Big on Health Care Before an Election, Break Promise After

EDMONTON, AB – The billions of dollars in new spending announced on an eve of an election is another bad rerun from the PC government: promising big on health care only to break their promise after an election, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “I’ve seen it first hand in Fort McMurray . Our…

March 30, 2015
Alberta Politics Heating Up

Are we ready for a Spring election? In the Foothills these are the candidates, so far, that have let their names stand should an election be called. Livingstone-Macleod Former PC MLA and Redford-era cabinet minister Evan Berger is seeking the PC nomination. He was defeated by Wildrose Pat Stier in 2012. NDP – Aileen Burke…

March 30, 2015
Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 33 year old Orsolya Baunok

Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 33 year old Orsolya Baunok. Baunok was last seen on Saturday, March 21, 2015. RCMP believe she may be in Calgary, but have not verified that so far. Orsolya Baunok is described as: 5’9″ Slim build Shoulder-length dark brown hair, usually up in a messy…

March 30, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Mother-Child Bond

A mother’s well-being is directly linked to her children’s Baby coos. Mom coos back. Baby’s wet and cries. Mom changes baby’s diaper. Such serve and return exchanges are the foundation of early childhood development. But what happens when baby coos or cries and Mom can’t respond? “Any chronic stressor in the family—violence, addiction, depression or…

March 30, 2015
Statement on the Resignation of Bill Jarvis

CALGARY, AB (March 30, 2015) – Brian Jean released the following statement on the resignation of Bill Jarvis as Wildrose candidate for Calgary-South East: “Earlier today I was made aware of a comment made by Bill Jarvis at last night’s Wildrose event. The comment was disrespectful and while I accept that Mr. Jarvis did not…

March 30, 2015
Actions Underway to Improve Well-Being of Aboriginal Women

Multiple initiatives are being implemented to improve the educational outcomes and economic prosperity of Aboriginal women. These actions are based on recommendations from the First Nations and Metis women’s councils on economic security. The councils were set up in 2013 to provide advice to government on improving the quality of life of Aboriginal women. Both…

March 29, 2015