Tag: Central Alberta

  • Minister Phillips statement on new Federal Review Process

      January 27, 2016 Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips issued the following statement, after the federal government announced new interim principles that will guide the review processes of Canadian energy infrastructure projects: “As you all know, energy infrastructure and getting our product to tidewater is a very important priority for this government. Alberta’s ability…

  • New Report Shows NDP Plan Will Lead to Dramatic Power Bill Increases: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): The NDP government must justify and explain the benefits of their $3-billion carbon tax and energy strategy with Albertans set to see their power bills possibly double or triple according to a new report, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Tuesday. EDC Associates Ltd. estimates the accelerated shut down of coal could lead…

  • Health Minister Joins National Conversation on Mental Health

      Health Minister Sarah Hoffman provided the following statement on Bell Let’s Talk Day, and on Alberta’s Mental Health Review. “Too often, people who are coping with a mental illness suffer in silence. As a national conversation flourishes around mental health today, I encourage everyone to talk, text, tweet or share so that we can…

  • Alberta M.P.s Barlow and Stubbs Denounce Liberal’s Lack of Leadership

    Alberta M.P.s Barlow and Stubbs Denounce Liberal’s Lack of Leadership

    OTTAWA – Today, Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland and Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Natural Resources and John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills and Official Opposition Deputy Critic of Employment, Workforce and Labour condemned the Liberal government’s lack of action in support of the tens of thousands of energy workers in Alberta…

  • Standing Committee Seeks Input on Mental Health Legislation

    Standing Committee Seeks Input on Mental Health Legislation

    The Standing Committee on Families and Communities is seeking public input on the changes introduced by theMental Health Amendment Act, 2007. “Mental health is an issue that affects many Albertans, and as such it is critical that all Albertans have the opportunity to join our discussions on the Mental Health Amendment Act, 2007,” said Heather…

  • Hoffman Continuing the Culture of Secrecy at AHS Around Performance Measures

    EDMONTON, AB (January 26, 2016): Despite NDP promises to improve transparency in Alberta’s health care system, AHS has failed to post health care performance measures that were due at the end of Sept. 2015, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. AHS still hasn’t publically reported its Q2 (July – Sept.) performance measures. At nearly 5…

  • Minister Ganley Discusses Key Justice and Public Safety Issues with Colleagues Across Canada

      Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley issued the following statement after meeting with federal, provincial and territorial justice and public safety ministers in Quebec City (last week): “Today was an important step in building collaborative and healthy relationships with my federal, provincial and territorial counterparts in justice and public safety. I look forward…

  • Petrochemical Sector a Realistic Source of Growth

    Petrochemical Sector a Realistic Source of Growth

      Alberta’s Industrial Heartland remains a key player in job and economic expansion in province Edmonton, Alberta (January, 2016) – World demand for petrochemicals is expected to outpace GDP growth over the next decade. This growing demand coupled with Alberta’s robust petrochemical sector and abundant feedstock fueled optimism among a capacity crowd at (Thursday’s) annual…

  • Get Ready to RAP And Roll into the Summer Camping Season

    Get Ready to RAP And Roll into the Summer Camping Season

    Albertans anxious to get a jump on their May long weekend camping plans can book regular campsites through Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP) starting at 9 a.m. on February 22. Regular campsite bookings available on RAP will be preceded by group campsite (February 8) and comfort camping (February 16) reservations, also beginning at 9 a.m. “The reservation system…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Embracing Cold Air and Winter Activities

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Embracing Cold Air and Winter Activities

    As temperatures drop across the province, many people are content to put on an extra pair of socks, settle in with a hot cup of cocoa and grumble about the weather. Some good advice for anyone with the winter blahs is to get outside and get moving––and breathing deeply. You really can’t have too much…

  • Alberta Boosts Support for High-Tech Innovation and Research

    Alberta Boosts Support for High-Tech Innovation and Research

      The Government of Alberta is providing additional funding for Alberta’s high-tech businesses to create a more diversified and resilient economy. The Enhanced Innovation Voucher and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Support program will receive $5 million in additional funding to help small innovative and technology-based businesses gain access to services and expertise they need to…

  • Alberta Remains Focused on Economic Diversification and Supporting Families

    Alberta Remains Focused on Economic Diversification and Supporting Families

      A report from DBRS reaffirms the significant impact the drop in global commodity prices has had on Albertans and this province. “All across Canada – and especially right here in Alberta – communities are feeling the impact of the global oil price collapse.” Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance The DBRS report maintains Alberta’s AAA…

  • AHS 2015 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission

    AHS 2015 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission

      The Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Misericordia Community Hospital are important and integral parts of the health system in Edmonton and Northern Alberta, providing care and treatment to hundreds of Albertans every day. As we work hard to ensure we have the health system needed to meet the needs of patients and families well…

  • Small Return of Alberta Taxes Welcome, But NDP Must Fight for $28 Billion Worth of Pipeline Construction: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): A small return in Alberta tax dollars from Ottawa to spur infrastructure spending is nowhere near as beneficial as the NDP fighting for Ottawa to end its tanker ban on the west coast and to fast track over $28 billion in pipeline construction for Alberta, the Wildrose Official Opposition said.…

  • Mitigating the Effects of Mining: Land reclamation benefits Alberta’s grizzly bear population

    Mitigating the Effects of Mining: Land reclamation benefits Alberta’s grizzly bear population

    By Jennifer Pascoe In the face of ongoing demand for resource extraction, scientists are challenged to minimize disruption to sensitive wilderness species. A team from the University of Alberta has studied the effects of human disturbance—specifically mining and reclaimed mines—on grizzly bear movements. “We were concerned that mining and reclamation might be very disruptive to…