Tag: Central Alberta

  • Minister Miranda congratulates The Revenant’s Academy Awards success

    Minister Miranda congratulates The Revenant’s Academy Awards success

    February 29, 2016 Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement after the Alberta-filmed The Revenant took home three Oscars at the 88th annual Academy Awards: “Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Revenant on their Oscar wins. I am so proud to be able to say that another Oscar-winning production…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: How to Talk to your Children About Drugs and Gambling

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: How to Talk to your Children About Drugs and Gambling

      Children are smart and they are learning all the time. You are the best person to show them how to make good decisions. The thought of your children using drugs may scare you, but your children will hear you better if you talk calmly. Take time to learn the facts about different drugs and…

  • Equalization Fairness Panel Encourages Feedback from Albertans

    With the creation of an Equalization Fairness Panel comprised of four blue-ribbon experts on the subject, Wildrose is ensuring that Alberta will have a clear direction on equalization policy prior to the upcoming round of negotiations, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The four-member panel is comprised of leading experts on equalization from across the country.…

  • AHS Performing More MRI and CT Scans

    AHS Performing More MRI and CT Scans

    MRI and CT scans play key roles in helping diagnose many illnesses and conditions. As demand for these procedures grows across the province, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is investing in performing more scans to meet the needs of patients. Recent reports in both the Calgary Herald and Medicine Hat News point to increasing wait times…

  • Omission of Nonprofits and Firefighters Receiving Naloxone Kits Questionable

    Omission of Nonprofits and Firefighters Receiving Naloxone Kits Questionable

    With the announcement of increased access to naloxone kits in pharmacies across the province, Wildrose is questioning why other valuable partners have been omitted from this life-saving initiative, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Increased access to naloxone was one of ten common-sense recommendations to combat the fentanyl crisis that were proposed by the Wildrose in…

  • Helping Seniors Get Around Town

    Helping Seniors Get Around Town

      New resource shows Alberta communities how to deliver transportation options. The Transportation Toolkit is a free resource for communities that want to set up alternate transportation services for seniors. For many seniors, living longer can mean their world gets smaller—especially when they can no longer get behind the wheel. Giving up driving makes it…

  • Bill 6 ‘Consultation’ Fraught with Problems: CFIB

    Bill 6 ‘Consultation’ Fraught with Problems: CFIB

    Alberta Government still doesn’t get it; hosts sessions in big cities during busy farming season Calgary – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling into question the parameters the Alberta Government set for the consultation on Bill 6 – the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.  A new Ag Coalition recently raised…

  • Premier Don Getty Memorial

    Premier Don Getty Memorial

    Alberta’s 11th Premier, Mr. Donald Ross (Don) Getty, O.C., A.O.E., passed away on February 26, 2016. Share your condolences here. Condolences from across Canada were tweeted: Justin Trudeau, PM Canada Don Getty represented Alberta with distinction as Premier, Minister, MLA & Eskimos quarterback. My sincere condolences to his family today. Rachel Notley, Alberta Premier Don…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Death of Don Getty, Former Premier of Alberta

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Death of Don Getty, Former Premier of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario 26 February 2016 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement after learning of the death of former Alberta Premier Don Getty: “I learned with sadness today of the passing of former Alberta Premier Don Getty. On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to his family,…

  • Employers Encouraged to STEP up as Leap Day Deadline Approaches

    Employers Encouraged to STEP up as Leap Day Deadline Approaches

    Employers are encouraged to apply for Alberta’s Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) before February 29. STEP will benefit high school and post-secondary students seeking work experience and will support Alberta employers. “We’re excited to bring STEP back this summer and pleased to see employers across our province seizing the opportunity the program provides. I encourage…

  • Government Conducts Simulated Snowstorm Disaster

    Government Conducts Simulated Snowstorm Disaster

    The Alberta government and emergency management experts are holding a three-day emergency exercise to help better prepare Alberta for future disasters. Representatives from all levels of government, First Nations, industry, and emergency management agencies are teaming up February 24-26 to review and test their emergency plans to ensure they are well co-ordinated for disasters. Every…

  • Alberta Forest Products: Statement on the Passing of Former Premier Don Getty

    Alberta Forest Products: Statement on the Passing of Former Premier Don Getty

      The Alberta Forest Products Association released the following statement on the passing of former Premier Don Getty. “Alberta’s forestry sector was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the province’s 11th Premier, the Honourable Don Getty.” “Premier Getty recognized the value of focusing on Alberta’s strengths by diversifying our resource economy. He was…

  • Biography of Donald R. Getty

    Biography of Donald R. Getty

    The Honourable Donald R. Getty, OC, AOE, 1985-92 The Honourable Donald R. Getty was Alberta’s eleventh Premier. As well as being prominent in Alberta politics, he is well-known in Canadian business and sports. Donald Ross Getty was born on August 30, 1933, at Westmount, Quebec. He is the son of Charles Ross Getty and Beatrice…

  • Premier Notley statement on passing of former Premier Getty

    Premier Notley statement on passing of former Premier Getty

    Premier Rachel Notley released the following statement on the passing of former Alberta Premier Donald R. Getty. “It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of former Premier Don Getty. “Don distinguished himself not only in politics, but also in the worlds of sport and business, through leadership, hard work and service. “His…

  • Wildrose puts Forward Suggestions for Dental Fee Reform

    Wildrose puts Forward Suggestions for Dental Fee Reform

    (Wednesday), Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes released a letter sent to Health Minister Sarah Hoffman with recommendations to improve transparency and reduce costs for consumers in Alberta’s dental system. Hoffman announced a review of Alberta dental fees last September. Wildrose believes a comprehensive strategy is needed to increase competition and transparency for all Albertans.…