Tag: Central Alberta

33rd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference

This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta A total of 486 horse enthusiasts left their farms and convened at the 33rd annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer for a weekend filled with fun and education. Delegates came from all over BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon,…

January 28, 2015
Alberta PC: Candidate Nominations Open In 10 More Constituencies

On Saturday, the provincial Nomination Committee for the PCAA met and determined another round of constituency nominations to be held on 7 March if a vote is required. They are: Calgary-Bow, Calgary-Mackay Nosehill, Edmonton-Calder, Edmonton-Decore, Edmonton-Gold Bar, Edmonton-Riverview, Edmonton-Rutherford, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and Livingstone-Macleod As well, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville will hold their nomination on 5…

January 28, 2015
Managing Cash Flow More Critical Than Ever For Small Biz

Calgary – More than four in 10 of Alberta small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) surveyed run deficits at any given time of the year. That’s one of they key findings of the latest ATB Financial Business Beat. While 57 per cent of SMEs say they never run deficits, 42 per cent say they experience…

January 27, 2015
Premier Thanks Raj Sherman for his Service

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement following the announcement that Dr. Raj Sherman has stepped down as Liberal leader: “As Liberal leader, Raj has been a committed representative of his party members. “He is an advocate for health care and a champion for improving quality of life for all Albertans. “I expect that, as…

January 27, 2015
Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Albertans mark the United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust: “The Holocaust stands as the largest example of genocide in modern times. Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime murdered six million European Jews – men, women and children. The Holocaust claimed another five million lives…

January 27, 2015
National Post: Link Byfield Dead at 63

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January 27, 2015
Premier Thanks Doug Horner

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement (Friday) following the announcement that Doug Horner will be leaving the Legislature at the end of January: “It was with regret that I received the news this morning that Doug Horner would be stepping down as a Member of the Legislative Assembly later this month. “Doug has been…

January 26, 2015
Statement from Raj Sherman, Alberta Liberal Leader

EDMONTON, AB (January 26, 2015): Alberta Liberal Leader Raj Sherman has released the following statement of his intentions in advance of the next provincial election: “Today, after much thoughtful reflection and consultation, I met with my Caucus colleagues and members of the Executive Committee of the Alberta Liberal Party to inform them of my decision…

January 26, 2015
New Phone Number for Potential Rat Sightings

Albertans now have a new way to report potential rat sightings.“Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) has a new easily remembered phone number, 310-RATS (7287), for all Albertans to report possible rat sightings,” said Bruce Hamblin, rat inspector, ARD, Olds. “It’s not a replacement for the current system of reporting rats, but it is an…

January 26, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Beat the Winter Blues

Many people are more sluggish in winter than in summer, but for those affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the problem goes beyond getting a little gloomy. People who have SAD can experience: depressed mood, lack of motivation, fatigue, and often feel tired throughout the day. These symptoms can lead to excessive time in bed…

January 26, 2015
Agreement Targets New Municipal Government Act in 2016

The Government of Alberta and representatives of Alberta’s municipalities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see a revised Municipal Government Act (MGA) in place in 2016. The agreement was signed by Premier Jim Prentice, Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s (AUMA) President Helen Rice and Alberta Association of Municipal…

January 25, 2015
Honouring Volunteers Who Help Seniors Never Gets Old

Many Albertans volunteer their time, skills and energy to improve the lives of seniors across our province. Now it’s time for Albertans to nominate volunteers in our communities for a 2015 Minister’s Seniors Service Award and recognize those who make a difference. “These dedicated volunteers enhance the quality of life for our province’s seniors by…

January 25, 2015
Recognizing inspiring work that protects our communities

Albertans can nominate a group or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to community safety. The Alberta Community Justice Awards recognize those who are dedicated to their work in community safety, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. These individuals and groups support community justice and improve quality of life by helping to address…

January 24, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Don’t Get Stuck in the Snow

Dread winter driving? Being prepared is the key. But would you know what to do if you got stranded or found yourself driving through heavy snow? Follow this advice – and download our Winter Driving Safety Checklist to print out and make sure you’re prepared. A winter car tune-up can help reduce your worries about…

January 22, 2015
Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 32 year old Cecil Alberta

Red Deer RCMP would like to request public assistance to locate 32 year old Cecil James Alberta. He is known to spend time at various downtown locations, but numerous checks by RCMP have not located him yet. He has not been in touch with family for some time and they are concerned for his…

January 22, 2015