Tag: Central Alberta

Statement from Premier Jim Prentice re Cabinet

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement about changes in Cabinet responsibilities: “Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson is taking a few weeks’ time to recover from some personal health issues, and I am proud that he will be receiving groundbreaking medical treatment here in Alberta. He remains a valued member of my Cabinet,…

March 17, 2015
Seniors’ Beds Promise Lacks Credibility: Forsyth

EDMONTON, AB – The PC government is giving Alberta seniors false hope after it promised hundreds of new seniors’ beds, without admitting where they would go or how they would be funded, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said (yesterday). Health Minister Stephen Mandel recently promised to create 311 seniors beds by the end of 2015,…

March 17, 2015
New App Makes Post-Secondary Planning Easier

Students now have a new tool available to help plan post-secondary education and avoid problems transferring between institutions. The new Transfer Alberta Mobile App makes it easier for students to get current and accurate information about courses or programs that can transfer for credit between participating Alberta post-secondary institutions, as well as high school upgrading…

March 17, 2015
Government Amends the Municipal Government Act

The Government of Alberta has tabled amendments to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to better serve Alberta’s municipalities. The proposed legislation represents consensus items that were identified by the Government of Alberta and its municipal partners, during the extensive MGA review process. “The legislative amendments introduced today are an important milestone for the Municipal Government…

March 17, 2015
Forsyth Calls for Independent Budget Officer with Bill 207

EDMONTON, AB – Monday, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth introduced Bill 207, the Independent Budget Officer Act, to provide taxpayers with transparent, non-partisan budget analysis of the provinces finances. The office’s mandate as written in the legislation would include: providing independent analysis of economic trends, the budget and quarterly updates, and when requested, providing research for…

March 17, 2015
The Role of Effective Opposition

Until the April 2012 Provincial Election, it had been many years in some of Alberta’s electoral districts that their member of the Legislature had been in the opposition party, rather than the governing party. Yet, for democracy to be fair, it must be more than just a heavy handed majority rules mentality to be an…

March 17, 2015
Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Skyler Abernethy – Update – Located

Red Deer RCMP advise that 14 year old Skyler Abernethy has been located in good health and thank the public for their assistance.

March 16, 2015
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
RCMP Blackfalds – Missing Person (Roze BURK)

Background Blackfalds RCMP received a call for assistance on March 13, 2015 to locate a 68 year old female, Roze BURK, who is missing from an address in Red Deer County, Alberta. Roze was last seen by a friend at 8:30 PM at the CO-OP in Deer Park in Red Deer on March 12, 2015.…

March 16, 2015
Number of New Seniors’ Spaces Exceeds Expectations

Affordable Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI) grants will help build up to 2,612 supportive living spaces, higher than the original projections of 1,500. “We have made significant investments in safe, affordable and quality housing to meet the diverse needs of Alberta seniors. We’ve exceeded our original target by working with dedicated community partners to find new…

March 16, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Poison Prevention Week

Poison Prevention week is March 15 to 21, 2015. It’s a week designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them – at home, at work and in the community. The Poison & Drug Information Service (PADIS) offers a free, confidential poison line for Albertans, 24 hours a day, 7 days…

March 16, 2015
New Investments will Improve Access to Health Care

The Government is taking action to improve access to health care for Albertans. These actions include creating more than 300 new restorative care beds in Edmonton and Calgary, expanding the role of paramedics, and expanding and renovating some of the busiest Emergency departments in Edmonton and Calgary. “Our government has made it a priority to…

March 16, 2015
Alberta Resources Help Young People Sort Fact from Fraud

Young people often make tempting targets for online scammers. Fraud Prevention Month is an ideal time to remind all Albertans that there are laws in place to protect them when they browse or shop online. The online marketplace suits young people’s need for speed and convenience, but it can also leave them vulnerable to identity…

March 15, 2015
More Reasons to Improve Efficiencies and Environmental Sustainability on the Farm

New AutoRate™ Service Provides a Streamlined Approach to Managing Crop Inputs, Carbon Credits and Farm Records. Calgary, AB – Decisive Farming™, provider of a data management platform with integrated services for crop farmers, today announced a new approach to improving the efficiency of fertilizer and seed applications. AutoRate™, a new product by Decisive Farming, simplifies…

March 15, 2015
Proposed Legislation Would Protect Alberta’s Waterways

Alberta has introduced legislation that would make boat and watercraft inspections mandatory on major highways coming into the province. If passed, the proposed amendments to the Alberta Fisheries Act will help protect Alberta from the looming threat of a zebra and quagga mussel infestation. “Alberta faces a serious threat from zebra and quagga mussels.…

March 15, 2015