Tag: Central Alberta

  • NDP Finance Minister Breaks the Law by Failing to Release Fiscal Update: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government has broken the government’s own law and is in contravention of the Fiscal Management Act (FMA), all while keeping Albertans in the dark about Alberta’s fiscal situation, the Wildrose Official Opposition said yesterday. The FMA outlines a schedule for reports on progress that are to be made public three times a year,…

  • Wildrose Calls on NDP to Stop Suppressing Information on “Tobaccogate”

    Wildrose Calls on NDP to Stop Suppressing Information on “Tobaccogate”

      EDMONTON, AB: As further details are revealed surrounding the controversial awarding of a lucrative litigation contract to a consortium with direct ties to former Premier Alison Redford, the NDP government must stop fighting to keep “tobaccogate” documents secret, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Friday. Controversy has surrounded the decision to choose International Tobacco Recovery…

  • Don’t Ram Through Bill 6, Properly Consult Farmers: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (December 1, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley needs to go back to the drawing board and properly consult farmers, instead of insisting that Bill 6 is rammed through before Christmas, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  Notley told reporters on a call from Europe today that “Bill 6 will be passed this fall,” while…

  • Police bust stolen property ring in Rocky Mountain House

    Police bust stolen property ring in Rocky Mountain House

    Rocky Mountain House, Alberta (Tuesday, December 1, 2015).  On November 28th and 29th, 2015, Mounties in Rocky Mountain House conducted a search warrant at a local residence and seized a large quantity of stolen property, including three stolen vehicles, seven firearms, 12 chainsaws, a 27 foot enclosed trailer, a multitude of tools, new truck tires, seven weed trimmers, saddles and high end electronics. …

  • Alberta Continues Climate Leadership by Joining The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance

    Alberta Continues Climate Leadership by Joining The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance

      Alberta has been formally welcomed as a member of The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance. This comes following a meeting at COP21 in Paris between Premier Rachel Notley and Mark Kenber, CEO of The Climate Group. The partnership positions Alberta among an international network of subnational jurisdictions taking action on climate change. It…

  • Premier Notley Answers Question from Paris on COP21 and the Farm Bill

      The Premier took questions by phone in Paris on Alberta’s attendance at the COP21 and the conversation turned to the controversial Farm Bill #6. Listen to the question and answer session with the Premier here:

  • Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act: MLA Lori Sigurdson

    Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act: MLA Lori Sigurdson

    From the Nov 30, 2015 Broadcast of Call of the Land Just over a week ago, the government introduced Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, which has generated a lot of discussion. To help clarify some concerns that have been raised, we’re speaking with Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Minister…

  • Government Introduces Improved Teacher Bargaining Model

    Education Minister David Eggen has introduced Bill 8, the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act to bring education partners to the negotiating table. If passed by the Legislature, Alberta’s teachers would negotiate their next collective agreement with both their local school boards and a new provincial group under Bill 8, which introduces a formal two-table model for…

  • Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

    Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Economists are unanimously weighing in and agreeing the NDP carbon tax is not revenue neutral, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Trevor Tombe at the University of Calgary has suggested only $250 million of the $3 billion will be returned to any Albertans fortunate enough to qualify for a rebate, leaving $2.75 billion…

  • New Deputy Chief of Staff Appointed in Premier’s Office

    New Deputy Chief of Staff Appointed in Premier’s Office

    Anne McGrath has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Premier’s office. McGrath is a former Albertan who has served as National Director as well as President of the Federal NDP. She also served as Chief of Staff to late leader, Jack Layton. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Premier’s…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains Subdued

    Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains Subdued

      Index has now rebounded 3.4 points since historic lows registered in September  CALGARY, November 26, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released the latest Business Barometer results showing Alberta’s small business confidence rose in November to 37.4, a 1.3 point uptick over October.  The marginal increase marks the second month…

  • Minister Sigurdson Statement on Bill 6

    Minister Sigurdson Statement on Bill 6

      Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement: “I’ve been listening to Albertans about what Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, will mean for their family farms. “I want to assure those families that Bill 6 does nothing more than bring Alberta’s safety standards…

  • Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

    Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Putting power back into the hands of voters and keeping MLAs accountable to their constituents is the guiding principle behind Wildrose Chestermere-Rocky View MLA Leela Aheer’s Bill 206, the Recall Act, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  Under this new legislation, scheduled to be debated later today, voters would be empowered to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Have a healthy holiday season

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Have a healthy holiday season

      Holiday parties are upon us. Over the next several weeks, families and friends will gather together to share the season but unfortunately, they may also share not-so-joyful germs. With seasonal illness circulating, remember to protect your health and prevent illness. Get immunized: Immunization is the single most effective way of protecting yourself against influenza…

  • Wildrose to Introduce Common Sense Amendment for Teachers to Bill 5

        EDMONTON, AB: After consultation and feedback from stakeholders affected by proposed changes made in Bill 5, the Public Sector Transparency Act,Wildrose is planning to introduce an amendment to ensure teachers are not subject to disclosure thresholds lower than other public bodies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Wildrose believes public disclosure is an important…