Tag: Central Alberta

  • Fildebrandt Statement on Ceci Trip to Meet with Credit Agencies

    Fildebrandt Statement on Ceci Trip to Meet with Credit Agencies

    EDMONTON, AB (April 25, 2016): Today, Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt released the following statement in response to NDP Finance Minister Joe Ceci travelling to speak with credit agencies: “Travelling to New York and Toronto will do nothing to restore Alberta’s plunging credit rating. Only demonstrating fiscal responsibility with a clear plan to control spending…

  • Notley Budget Ignores Lessons from Alberta’s History

    Don’t be reluctant to look to a Progressive Conservative government for an example of successful fiscal policy By Ben Eisen and Charles Lammam, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C. / Troy Media/ – Alberta’s 2016 budget confirmed provincial public finances are in bad shape. This year, the government expects to run an operating deficit of $10.4 billion (representing…

  • Minister Ceci to Boost Investor Relations

    Minister Ceci to Boost Investor Relations

      Finance Minister Joe Ceci will travel to Toronto and New York City to promote the Alberta Jobs Plan to investors and credit rating agencies. Minister Ceci will arrive in Toronto on April 25 and return from New York City on April 29. He will meet with international investors and credit rating agencies. He will…

  • CAPP Welcomes Alberta Royalty Clarity, More Work Needed

    CAPP Welcomes Alberta Royalty Clarity, More Work Needed

    CALGARY, ALBERTA Alberta’s new royalty system brings greater clarity for producers and investors, and more work is needed to attract new investment and create more jobs, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) said today. Tim McMillan, CAPP president and chief executive officer, commended the Alberta government for its timely approach to create a more…

  • Royalty Changes Promote Jobs, Investment and Innovation

    Royalty Changes Promote Jobs, Investment and Innovation

    Oil and gas producers in Alberta can move ahead on drilling and investment plans for 2017 with new technical formulas now available. These formulas are part of the next step in implementing Alberta’s Modernized Royalty Framework and will determine royalty rates and certain cost allowances. This milestone is another step towards implementing the recommendations from…

  • Alberta Jobs Plan Supports Businesses and Encourages Investment to Create Jobs

    Alberta Jobs Plan Supports Businesses and Encourages Investment to Create Jobs

    The Alberta Jobs Plan supports a $75 million Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) to encourage investment and support job creation as part of Budget 2016. “Large-scale capital investments in our province don’t just spur job creation, they also create spin-off economic benefits in communities throughout Alberta. This tax credit will help boost investor confidence and…

  • Jobs Plan helps Albertans get back to work during Alberta Works Week

    Jobs Plan helps Albertans get back to work during Alberta Works Week

    During tough economic times, the Government is collaborating with community partners to support job-seeking Albertans as they explore their career and training options. As part of Alberta Works Week, more than 60 free events will be hosted in nearly 30 communities across the province from April 25 to 29, to help Albertans re-enter the workforce…

  • Alberta’s Coal Communities Deserve Better

    Alberta’s Coal Communities Deserve Better

    By Wildrose Shadow Electricity and Renewables Minister Don MacIntyre Late last year, the NDP provincial government announced a plan to phase out all coal-fired electricity generation in Alberta by 2030. It is an abrupt change of policy in a province that has been supported by coal for more than 100 years. Coal currently accounts for…

  • Budget 2016 moves Alberta forward with rebates to help families adjust to the carbon levy

    Budget 2016 moves Alberta forward with rebates to help families adjust to the carbon levy

    Beginning in January 2017 to coincide with the introduction of an economy-wide price on carbon, low and middle income families and individuals will be eligible for rebates to help them adjust. “Every dollar collected from our Climate Leadership Plan will be put to work here in Alberta— diversifying our economy and creating jobs while helping…

  • Banked sick days costing Government of Alberta millions

    Banked sick days costing Government of Alberta millions

    Bulk of the liability-$96 million- lies with Alberta Health Services (AHS)  Calgary – The practice of government employees “banking” sick days left the Alberta government with a $114 million liability in 2013-2014, according to the latest research from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Banking means that if an employee doesn’t use all their allotted…

  • Announcing the 25th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists

    Announcing the 25th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists

    On March 24, at Calgary’s Eau Claire Market, hopeful nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, for the announcement of the 25th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists. A panel of knowledgeable third-party judges with cross-sectoral experience rose to the challenge of narrowing down the 70 brilliant…

  • Jean Statement on Passover

    Jean Statement on Passover

      EDMONTON, AB (April 22, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the follow statement to mark Passover: “Beginning at sundown, Jewish families here in Alberta will be joined by millions of people around the world to mark the beginning of Passover and commemorate the Hebrew exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. “Passover is a time for families…

  • Parkinson Alberta – April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

    Parkinson Alberta – April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

    Research & Innovation:  2016 Update Supporting research has always been a core pillar of Parkinson Alberta.  Alberta is home to many talented researchers who are taking on Parkinson disease from a variety of perspectives, all aimed at making a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Over the past seven years Parkinson Alberta…

  • Statement from Premier Notley on Earth Day

    Statement from Premier Notley on Earth Day

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Earth Day, a day for environmental awareness observed in 193 countries around the world. “Earth Day gives all Albertans the chance to reflect on our province’s incredible natural blessings and the importance of our environment to our lives, our economy and our future. “This year we…

  • Jean Challenges NDP Government on Wildfire Funding Cut

    EDMONTON, AB (April 21, 2016): In the legislature this week, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean questioned the NDP government about a $400 million cut to wildfire management in the 2016 budget. Budget 2016 allocates only $86 million to fight wildfires. $200 million less than the average over the last ten years. “It seems that fighting wildfires…