Tag: Central Alberta

  • Brian Jean New Leader of the Wildrose Party

    Brian Jean was elected party leader on March 28, 2015 with 55 percent of the vote defeating Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes and former Strathcona County Mayor Linda Osinchuk. See more on Brian Jean here

  • PCs Final Super Saturday Saw Carrie Fischer Win over Danielle Smith in Highwood

    PCs Final Super Saturday Saw Carrie Fischer Win over Danielle Smith in Highwood

    We’ve just wrapped up our final Super Saturday, and our team for the next general election is almost complete. We have candidates in 83 of 87 constituencies and those last few spots will be filled with nominations over the next ten days. One last time, I want to thank everyone of our members who voted,…

  • AB Small Business Confidence Trails Nation Again in March

    AB Small Business Confidence Trails Nation Again in March

    Entrepreneurs have no appetite for tax hikes in Alberta Budget 2015 CALGARY, March 26, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results that show Alberta’s small business outlook halted its downward slide in March and remains relatively unchanged at 48.1.  For the second consecutive month, Alberta maintains…

  • Beware Scams Targeting Alberta’s Reputation for Generosity

    Beware Scams Targeting Alberta’s Reputation for Generosity

    Albertans are known for their generosity, often leading the country in annual per-person donations to charity. Unfortunately, that reputation for kindness attracts predators looking to make a quick buck in the form of scams involving bogus charities. Fundraising campaigns are often launched on short notice in the wake of a natural disaster, or other tragic…

  • Budget Causes Concern as to Impact in Alberta Classrooms

    Budget Causes Concern as to Impact in Alberta Classrooms

    The association representing Alberta’s 61 school boards acknowledges restraint was expected in the 2015/16 education budget, but fears the direction taken by government may mean school boards across the province will struggle to meet the needs and expectations of schools, students, parents and their communities. “We are very concerned about the impact this budget will…

  • Prentice Budget is all About Politics, Not About Solving Alberta’s Fiscal Problems

      FORT MCMURRAY, AB (MARCH 27, 2015):  Brian Jean released the following statement about Jim Prentice’s budget: “If any Albertans were expecting that Jim Prentice would keep his word and introduce a fiscally responsible budget, they have to be sorely disappointed. “This budget was about electoral politics and not about solving Alberta’s fiscal problems. After signalling for…

  • Bad News Budget, Fails to Deliver for all Albertans.

    Bad News Budget, Fails to Deliver for all Albertans.

    EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann has released the following statement on the unveiling of Budget 2015: “Budget 2015 fails to reflect the true priorities and needs of a new generation of Albertans who are driving this province, and it leaves those who built it scrambling for spare change. “The PCs are calling…

  • PC Budget – Pay more, get less

    PC Budget – Pay more, get less

    Prentice’s 2015 budget will hurt middle-income families EDMONTON –Prentice’s 2015 budget asks regular Albertans to pay more out of pocket, while they get less of vital public services like education, health care, child protection services and post-secondary education, New Democrat Leader Rachel Notley said today. “The PCs have not only proposed a Waiting Room Tax—today they’ve…

  • Budget Tough on Taxpayers, Easy on PC Waste

    Budget Tough on Taxpayers, Easy on PC Waste

      Prentice Raises Taxes by $2,500 on Average Family EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jim Prentice’s Budget 2015 will cost the average family $2,500 in 59 new and increased taxes and fees on everything from income, to marriage and death, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Budget 2015 will increase spending by $3.5 billion by 2019…

  • Budget 2015 Sets a Balanced Direction for Alberta’s Future

    Budget 2015 Sets a Balanced Direction for Alberta’s Future

    Budget 2015 will invest in the programs and infrastructure Albertans need while holding the line on spending. Guided by 10 Fiscal Principles and a matching 10-year vision, Budget 2015 includes five year fiscal and capital plans showing Albertans the long-term approach government is taking. Budget 2015 balances spending restraint with revenue enhancements and will use…

  • Alberta Budget to be Released Today

    Alberta Budget to be Released Today

    Government is taking action to reduce expenses and create a long-term sustainable fiscal plan. Alberta’s 2015 Budget will be announced on today at 3:15pm. Click to watch it here live.  

  • Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth responds to Premier Jim Prentice’s television address last evening

    Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth responds to Premier Jim Prentice’s television address last evening

      Good evening. I am grateful for this opportunity to respond to the Premier’s address on behalf of the Wildrose and all Albertans – free of charge. Twenty years ago, a very different Premier addressed the province. At that time, he said, Quote “Some people think taxes are the answer… The government of this province…

  • Do I Need A Premises Identification Account and Number?

    Do I Need A Premises Identification Account and Number?

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Alberta horse owners and operators of stables are being reminded of the requirement to register for Premises Identification (PID) and the importance of obtaining a PID Number.  Registering is free, simple and helps protect your horse(s) in the event of an emergency such as…

  • Drew Barnes Comments On The Prentice TV Address

      EDMONTON, AB – “The Alberta government has management problems that require immediate action,” said Wildrose Leadership Candidate Drew Barnes.  “We cannot wait for ten years to tackle issues that are hitting Alberta’s pocket books and dinner tables today.” Yesterday Premier Jim Prentice stated the Alberta government must seek new ways to raise revenue as…

  • Alberta Looks Ahead: Address by the Premier

    Alberta Looks Ahead: Address by the Premier