Tag: Central Alberta

  • Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games

    Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games

    This talented team of Alberta’s best is comprised of 245 athletes competing in 19 sports. They are supported by 73 coaches and managers, along with 19 mission staff. Flag bearer for Team Alberta at the 2015 Canada Winter Games Opening Ceremony was Zak Madell from Okotoks, a member of the Wheelchair Basketball team. Local athletes…

  • ASBA President’s statement re: Possible 9 per cent cut to provincial budget

    ASBA President’s statement re: Possible 9 per cent cut to provincial budget

    ASBA President Helen Clease issued the following statement today: In the wake of Premier Jim Prentice’s recent reference to a possible 9 per cent reduction to Alberta’s provincial budget, the ASBA is concerned about the impact any cuts will have on classrooms in Alberta. School boards have been doing more with less for a number…

  • PC Alberta Says Thank You to Retiring MLAs

      Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a number of dedicated PC MLAs announce they were moving on from the Alberta Legislature in the near future. While more MLAs may make similar announcements in the near future, I’d like to take this time to thank each and every one of them for their service…

  • Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

    Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

      Edmonton, AB –  Easter Seals Alberta is pleased to announce that the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund (ECECAF) and the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) have each donated $40,000 for the Equipment and Support Services Program, totaling $80,000 to help clients of all ages with disabilities receive the equipment they need in the Edmonton…

  • PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    Ahead of the next general election, PC Alberta has started opening up nominations across the province. So far, 47 of our 87 constituencies have opened up their nomination date. Airdrie February 21st Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater February 21st Jeff Johnson – acclaimed Banff-Cochrane March 14th Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock Febuary 28th Battle River-Wainwright March 21st Bonnyville-Cold Lake February 21st Calgary-Acadia February…

  • Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

    Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

    Modest fee increases will ensure that campers at Alberta’s provincial parks will continue to enjoy safe and well-maintained sites. The regular provincial parks’ campsite fee will increase by $3 per night for the 2015 season. Sites will now range in price from $5-$26 per night depending on location. An additional fee of $1 per night…

  • Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders

    Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders

      EDMONTON, AB – After reviewing Mr. Rob Anders’ leadership application, and conducting an interview with Mr. Anders, the Wildrose Executive Committee voted unanimously last night not to accept his application. Mr. Anders has been deemed ineligible for candidacy with the Wildrose Party. The Executive Committee thanks Mr. Anders for his interest and his service to Albertans.

  • Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

    Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

      CALGARY, AB – The Wildrose continues to build on its legacy of protecting taxpayers from the PC government and Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) record of waste and mismanagement after the head of AHS admitted changes to policy came as a direct result of Wildrose freedom of information (FOIP) requests, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. On…

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on Family Day

    Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on Family Day

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Albertans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the provincial Family Day holiday on February 16. “No matter what direction we may take in life, we are fundamentally shaped by family. In family, we find the source of our identity, the learning ground of tradition, the frame of memory…

  • AHS Wellness News: Winter Fun for Everyone

    AHS Wellness News: Winter Fun for Everyone

      Keeping kids active in winter Snow, ice, cold and fog are just a few of the natural elements we experience when autumn turns to winter. Although winter provides us with a great excuse to cozy up inside and stay warm, this isn’t always the healthiest choice. Children often experience a variety of distractions on…

  • Healthy Q3 puts ATB in Strong Position to Support Customers

    Healthy Q3 puts ATB in Strong Position to Support Customers

    242 Alberta communities – Loan and deposit growth, along with prudent management, helped ATB Financial record a net income of $91.5 million in the quarter ending December 31, 2014. That’s up 22.6 per cent from the $74.6 million that ATB earned in the same quarter of last year. ATB’s net income for the first nine…

  • AHS: Measles and Travel

    AHS: Measles and Travel

      As spring holidays approach, we know that many families have vacations planned, both within and outside of Canada. Travelling increases your family’s risk of exposure to many different diseases, including measles. Measles is a very real threat in many parts of the world, including as close to home as California, where a measles outbreak…

  • CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta

    CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta

    Calgary, AB – Canada’s beef cattle industry takes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance seriously. The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place. BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally. It is not unexpected for…

  • RCMP and Sheriffs – February is Distracted Driving Month

    RCMP and Sheriffs – February is Distracted Driving Month

      Edmonton, Alberta – February is distracted driving Month in Alberta and traffic units across Alberta have been focussing on distracted driving throughout the month.  As a provincial priority, the Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) efforts is reinforcing the dangers associated to this serious traffic offence to reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes as a result of distracted driving. Distracted…

  • Have fun this Family Day with free admission to Alberta’s provincial historic sites, museums and parks!

    Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day by visiting our provincial museums, historic sites and parks for special events, including Family Fishing Weekend! Historic Sites and Museums All of the following sites will offer free admission on Monday, Feb.16. Oil Sands Discovery Centre – Fort McMurray The Odd-Lot Puppetry Company is presenting an all new…