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Alberta and Ontario Premiers Discuss Economy, Energy and Environment
Premier Rachel Notley and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne met Friday in Toronto to discuss issues important to the future prosperity of both provinces. The meeting focused on climate change, the upcoming First Ministers’ Meeting and infrastructure, including Energy East. “I have said all along that we need to balance what must be done to address…
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Estimated ED wait times in Red Deer now online
Online estimated emergency department wait times were first posted for hospitals and urgent care centres in the Calgary Zone in July 2011, and then in the Edmonton Zone in June 2012. RED DEER — Real-time estimated emergency department (ED) wait times for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre are now available online, giving central Albertans another…
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Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Saskatchewan school shooting
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement of condolence and support on the shooting at a school in La Loche: “Albertans’ prayers are with the victims, their families and the first responders to the horrific shooting at the La Loche Community School in northern Saskatchewan. “It is unacceptable that innocent children and their caring teachers…
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ATB Loan Numbers Add Up to Significant Story of Support for Alberta Business
Calgary — ATB Financial’s book of loans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Alberta tells a story of optimism not always easy to read in the accounts of job losses, falling oil, and a lower dollar these days. “We are not saying that we should all somehow ignore the challenging news out there, because it…
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Activists Who Supported Ndp Carbon Tax Now Doubling Their Efforts Against Alberta’s Energy Sector: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB (January 22, 2016): After Premier Rachel Notley stood with activist groups and promised Albertans a new carbon tax would guarantee market access for Alberta, several of these groups have redoubled their efforts in spreading misinformation against Alberta’s energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. When the Alberta climate change deal was…
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Ceci Needs to Get Serious About the Debt Ceiling: Fildebrandt
EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): A new credit outlook downgrade sounding the alarm over the NDP government’s debt burden should be the last warning Finance Minister Joe Ceci needs to get spending under control, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Credit rating agency DBRS sounded the alarm Thursday over Alberta’s skyrocketing debt, warning Alberta’s debt…
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Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Ron Southern
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement of condolence on the passing of Ron Southern: “Albertans’ thoughts, prayers and deepest appreciation are with the family of a great Alberta business leader and community giant, Ron Southern. “From founding the ATCO Group, to establishing Spruce Meadows and putting Alberta on the international equestrian stage, to…
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NDP Pipeline Strategy Failing, Coderre’s Hypocrisy Must Be Called Out: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): With Quebec mayors hypocritically opposing the Energy East pipeline, it’s clear the NDP government’s plan for a new carbon tax to get the “social license” for pipelines is failing, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Thursday, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre was joined by other Quebec mayors in opposing the project…
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Albertans Have a Chance to Shape Their Province: All-Party Committee Seeks Input from Albertans for Legislation Review
How elections are run and whistleblower protection are just some the areas where Albertans can share their views as an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly undertakes a special review of key pieces of legislation. Christina Gray, chair of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee and MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods, said the review will…
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All-party Committee Seeks Input from Albertans: Personal Information Protection Act Under Review
The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future is looking for feedback from Albertans as it undertakes a review of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). The committee is responsible for a comprehensive review of PIPA, which aims to protect the personal information of customers, clients and employees held by private-sector organizations. The…
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Bragg Creek’s Banded Creek School Among Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients
The AEF believes in inspiring the next generation of eco-heroes by supporting Alberta’s young people (aged 25 and under) in their environmental efforts. With funds from founding program sponsor, ConocoPhillips Canada, and other sponsors and individual donors, the AEF provides micro-grants of up to $400 to environmental projects. The AEF intends to allocate over 100…
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Alberta Party Royalties Plan Focused on Sustaining Prosperity, Continued Growth of Alberta’s Energy Industry
CALGARY AB – January 12, 2016 – Understanding the total value Alberta’s energy industry delivers to Albertans beyond just royalties and creating policy that attracts investment even in challenging times is key to creating sustained prosperity in Alberta, says Alberta Party leader Greg Clark. The complete document, entitled Sustaining Prosperity can be found here.…
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Wildrose Calls for Jobs Summit to Evaluate NDP Policies and Solutions for Alberta’s Economy
EDMONTON, AB (January 19, 2016): Today, the Wildrose Official Opposition called on the NDP government to strike a jobs summit to evaluate the impact of current government policies on small business and Alberta’s energy sector, and to propose solutions that would help the overall economy. For this summit the government should invite small business leaders,…
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Moody’s Negative Outlook Shows Urgency to Limit Borrowing and Constrain Spending: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday’s Alberta credit rating outlook change by Moody’s from stable to negative is the latest indication the NDP government must put together a more aggressive plan to reduce borrowing and program spending, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. In October, Wildrose first warned the NDP government about the dangers of further borrowing and failing…
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Statement from Minister Ceci regarding Alberta’s credit rating
Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, issued the following statement in response to Moody’s Investor Services’ decision to re-affirm Alberta’s AAA credit rating but assign Alberta a negative outlook. “We are pleased that Moody’s has affirmed our AAA credit rating. While today’s negative outlook is another consequence of the collapse…
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