Tag: Central Alberta

  • Despite 11,000 Signatures in Favour, NDP Vote Down Recall Act

    EDMONTON, AB (April 4, 2016): Today in the Alberta Legislature, the NDP voted down Wildrose MLA Mark Smith’s Bill 201, the Election Recall Act, which would have increased accountability for Alberta’s politicians. An online recall petition organized by Wildrose gathered almost 11,000 signatures. Smith said Bill 201 addresses concerns previously raised by critics of MLA…

  • Wildrose statement on omission of Edmonton area for extended EI benefits

    Wildrose statement on omission of Edmonton area for extended EI benefits

    Wildrose Shadow Jobs Minister Grant Hunter today issued the following statement on the omission of only those in Alberta’s Capital Region from receiving a short-term boost in EI benefits: “I was disappointed to discover in the federal budget that those in the Edmonton Region who are currently sharing the brunt of our province’s economic downturn…

  • Government Takes Action to Protect the Safety and Dignity of Persons with Developmental Disabilities

    Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir has repealed the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Safety Standards Regulation in response to Albertans’ input. During the public consultation on the standards of safety for Albertans receiving supports through the PDD program, participants said the Regulation was confusing and caused undue stress in the community. The Minister accepted the…

  • NDP Still Without a Credible Jobs Plan as Weekly Earnings Drop

    With average weekly earnings plummeting 4.3 per cent year-over-year, it’s time for the NDP government to put an end to their risky economic experiments and put forward a credible jobs plan, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Over 80,000 jobs have been lost since last year, and the weekly earnings drop is the largest year-over-year…

  • Statement from Minister Ganley regarding potential privacy breach

    Statement from Minister Ganley regarding potential privacy breach

      Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement in response to a potential privacy breach of client data from the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP): “I am extremely disappointed to learn that Maintenance Enforcement Program client data may have been compromised in a potential privacy breach. “As this information came to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Oral Health ~ it’s about more than the Mouth

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Oral Health ~ it’s about more than the Mouth

    Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of your overall health? With April being Oral Health Month, it’s a great time to think about the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Although…

  • School Authorities Submit Policies Supporting Safe and Caring Schools in Alberta

    School Authorities Submit Policies Supporting Safe and Caring Schools in Alberta

      Education Minister David Eggen has provided an update on policy submissions from school authorities to support safe and caring schools. As of the morning of March 31, Alberta Education has received policies from 55 school authorities. It is anticipated that all but two out of the 61 school authorities in Alberta will submit policies…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence on Four Month Streak of Canadian Record Lows

    Alberta Small Business Confidence on Four Month Streak of Canadian Record Lows

    Calgary – Alberta small business confidence fell 0.2 points in March to 26.5 on the Business Barometer index published monthly by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The index registered consecutive historic lows in Alberta for the entire first quarter of 2016. Confidence remains 10 points below 2008 recessionary lows, and about 40 points below…

  • NDP Still Without a Credible Jobs Plan as Weekly Earnings Drop

    NDP Still Without a Credible Jobs Plan as Weekly Earnings Drop

    EDMONTON, AB (March 31, 2016): With average weekly earnings plummeting 4.3 per cent year-over-year, it’s time for the NDP government to put an end to their risky economic experiments and put forward a credible jobs plan, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Over 80,000 jobs have been lost since last year, and the weekly earnings…

  • RCMP Commissioner Presents Commendation Awards in Edmonton

    RCMP Commissioner Presents Commendation Awards in Edmonton

    Edmonton, Alta. – Today, at a private ceremony at “K” Division RCMP Headquarters in Edmonton, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson presented 12 commendation awards. Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta, was also in attendance at the ceremony celebrating recipients. Commissioner Paulson will be awarding the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery and the…

  • NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: High income earners like Murray Edwards fleeing the province is more evidence the NDP government’s economic agenda is hurting Alberta’s long-term competitive advantage, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Canadian Natural Resources recently listed Edwards’ new official residence as being in London U.K. rather than Calgary. Edwards’ net worth is pegged at $1.48 billion by Forbes…

  • Alberta to float oil to tidewater by Zeppelin

    Alberta to float oil to tidewater by Zeppelin

    New technology bypasses NEB, interprovincial disputes The Government of Alberta has cracked the energy industry’s market access issues with a new initiative to ship bitumen, oil and natural gas directly to foreign markets using Zeppelin balloons. The New Zeppelin Project will allow Alberta’s energy products to reach international markets without the involvement of the National…

  • New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    The Government of Alberta has appointed Stan Magidson as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Securities Commission. Mr. Magidson will provide a wealth of experience and strong leadership to the ASC. “Mr. Magidson is well suited to address the ASC’s priorities, and will provide strong and effective leadership, working in concert with the…

  • AUMA Encouraged by Federal Budget Investment into Infrastructure

    AUMA Encouraged by Federal Budget Investment into Infrastructure

    Edmonton – Alberta’s urban municipalities are heartened by the federal government’s commitment to long term infrastructure funding which spans transit, water and waste water, climate change, affordable housing and broadband. “Municipalities have shovel ready and shovel worthy projects that will support Alberta’s economic growth, environmental stewardship and wellbeing of our citizens” says AUMA President Lisa Homes. …

  • Province Freezes Salaries at Provincial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

    Province Freezes Salaries at Provincial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

    Alberta is freezing salaries for all management and non-union employees at provincial agencies, boards and commissions as part of the province’s ongoing restraint measures to reduce government operating costs. Among the organizations affected by the freeze are Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, and the Alberta Energy Regulator. The freeze will be…