Tag: Central Alberta

  • Government and Physicians to Discuss Sustainability of Health System

      Alberta Health and the Alberta Medical Association are set to commence formal negotiations on issues affecting the fiscal state and sustainability of our province’s health system. “Alberta is fortunate to have some of the best doctors in Canada. The upcoming negotiations are about improving health-care delivery for Albertans, and to better support physicians in…

  • Alberta Party: Massive Deficit, NDP Inaction on Operational Spending puts Alberta Firmly on Track for Future Credit Downgrades

    Alberta Party: Massive Deficit, NDP Inaction on Operational Spending puts Alberta Firmly on Track for Future Credit Downgrades

    By Meagan Wade EDMONTON, AB – February, 2016 – Alberta Party Opposition Leader Greg Clark is deeply troubled by the ND Government’s lack of action on operational spending and sees a big risk of future credit rating downgrades from Alberta’s historic anticipated budget deficit. “The fact they have no plan to curb operational spending is contributing to…

  • Notley fundraising trips damaging chances at Energy East: Wildrose

    Notley fundraising trips damaging chances at Energy East: Wildrose

    By appearing at big-money fundraisers for politicians opposed to Energy East, Premier Rachel Notley is hurting Alberta’s chances of securing a pipeline to tidewater, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Notley appeared alongside Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath last Friday at a $10,000-a-head corporate and labour fundraiser in Toronto. The event generated around $200,000 for the…

  • Wildrose: NDP Remain Without Realistic Plan to Fight for Jobs, Tackle Deficit

    Yesterday’s third-quarter fiscal update shows an NDP government that remains without a realistic plan to fight for jobs as the consolidated deficit continues to balloon to over $9 billion, borrowing skyrockets and the economy is set to contract 2.6 per cent over two years, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. “As Albertans have been dealing with…

  • Historically Low Oil Prices and Declining Revenue Impacting Third Quarter Results

    Historically Low Oil Prices and Declining Revenue Impacting Third Quarter Results

    Alberta faces a significant budget shortfall as oil prices continue to collapse – to the lowest levels in more than a decade – causing a substantial hit to government revenue. The oil price collapse has significantly impacted Alberta’s resource and personal income tax revenue streams. Prudent financial management, including the re-profiling of some projects and…

  • Staying Within the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines: its Easier than you’d Think

    Staying Within the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines: its Easier than you’d Think

      Awareness campaign encourages young adult Albertans to think about responsible drinking The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is launching an awareness campaign on responsible drinking among young adult Albertans. The goal of the Enjoy Responsibly campaign is to inform and educate young adults as to what and how much it means to drink…

  • Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee legislation review

    Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee legislation review

      Deadline for written submissions is Friday, February 26.  The Legislative Assembly Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee continues to accept written submissions from Albertans as it reviews the following legislation: Election Act Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act Conflicts of Interest Act Submissions are being accepted until Friday,…

  • Open House Events to Focus on Backcountry Trail Flood Repairs

    Open House Events to Focus on Backcountry Trail Flood Repairs

      Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions on backcountry trail restoration. The Alberta government will host information sessions in three communities to share progress on repairs to backcountry trails damaged in the 2013 floods and set rehabilitation priorities for the 2016 season. Nearly 350 kilometres of backcountry trails have been restored through…

  • Alberta Acts on Mental Health Recommendations

    Creating new addiction treatment beds is among several immediate actions the Alberta government is taking in response to the Mental Health Review. “The Albertans who took part in the Mental Health Review shared their experiences with courage and strength. I wish to thank the members of the review committee and everyone who came forward to…

  • Albertans Stand up Against Bullying on Pink Shirt Day

    Albertans Stand up Against Bullying on Pink Shirt Day

      Today, Albertans will wear pink to show that bullying is unacceptable and to demonstrate the role we all play in stopping it. Pink Shirt Day began when two young students wore pink to support a classmate who was being bullied. Since then, Pink Shirt Day has become a powerful movement, and is celebrated across…

  • Rimbey RCMP – Return 70-Year-Old Letters to Family

    Rimbey RCMP – Return 70-Year-Old Letters to Family

    The Rimbey RCMP are pleased to return the found letters of Mungo Clark and Margaret Clark to two grandchildren this morning. The astounding amount of information and tips received from the public were vital to the return of the letters. The RCMP wish to thank the public and media for their interest and assistance with…

  • Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees

    Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees

    2016 Inductees Cheryl Bernard – Curling Athlete Cheryl Bernard skipped her team to a silver medal in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Cheryl’s contributions to the sport of curling in Alberta and Canada are significant and can be seen through her work with youth in curling camps and clinics. She is a difference maker…

  • Minister Morneau Announces $250 Million Stabilization Payment to Alberta

    Minister Morneau Announces $250 Million Stabilization Payment to Alberta

    Finance Minister Bill Morneau today announced that the Government of  Canada will provide Alberta with an advance fiscal stabilization payment of approximately  $251.4 million, as part of ongoing support to provincial and territorial  governments to assist them in the provision of programs and services. Today’s announcement is an example of cooperation between the federal  and provincial…

  • CPP Top of the List for CFIB President visit to Edmonton

      Edmonton, February 23, 2016 – Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) president Dan Kelly is in Edmonton today, joining CFIB vice-president Richard Truscott and director of provincial affairs for Alberta Amber Ruddy, for meetings with Finance Minister Joe Ceci.  At the top of their agenda will be a discussion on potential expansion of the…

  • Rural Tourism Conference Supports a Growing Industry

    Rural Tourism Conference Supports a Growing Industry

      Running February 22 – 24 in Camrose, the theme of the 2016 Growing Rural Tourism Conference is Bank On It. Through workshops, presentations, networking opportunities and a trade show, the conference provides education and inspiration to rural tourism operators, municipalities and industry representatives about tourism opportunities and challenges. “Tourism is an important industry in…