Tag: Central Alberta

  • New Award for Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders

    New Award for Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders

    The Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction is searching for up-and-coming Alberta youth who are committed to fostering positive change in their communities. The Donald S. Ethell Youth Award, named for the founding patron of the Circle, celebrates Albertans age 25 or under who are taking a leading role in building compassion, understanding…

  • Alberta Health Services Says Walk Like a Penguin

    Alberta Health Services Says Walk Like a Penguin

  • Province to Strengthen Human Rights Legislation

    Province to Strengthen Human Rights Legislation

      Bill 7, the Alberta Human Rights Amendment Act 2015, would add gender identity and gender expression as expressly prohibited grounds of discrimination into the Alberta Human Rights Act. Protection from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression is specifically relevant for trans and gender variant people, as their gender identity may…

  • Red Deer RCMP Issue Alberta-wide Warrants for Man and Woman after Stabbing – Renewed Request for Assistance 

    Red Deer RCMP Issue Alberta-wide Warrants for Man and Woman after Stabbing – Renewed Request for Assistance 

      Red Deer, Alberta – Red Deer RCMP continue to look for 20 year old Zared Trey Saddleback and 24 year old Tara Lynn Lightning, both of Red Deer; the pair are wanted on Alberta-wide warrants after a stabbing at a residence in the Oriole Park neighbourhood of Red Deer on October 28.  If you…

  • Jean Statement on Bill 7

    Jean Statement on Bill 7

      EDMONTON, AB: (Thursday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the follow statement on the introduction of Bill 7.  “Today’s introduction of Bill 7 clarifies in writing what is already recognized by the courts concerning gender identity and expression.  “The aim of this legislation, to ensure that everyone has clarity over what rights are protected under the…

  • Growth Remains Strong at ATB Financial

    Growth Remains Strong at ATB Financial

      Edmonton — ATB Financial is seeing the strength in Albertans and the businesses they operate and is still growing its loan portfolio. ATB’s net loans reached $39.1 billion through the end of the second quarter ending September 30, 2015. That represents growth of 11.5 per cent, compared to growth of 10.3 per cent in…

  • NDP Need to Clarify what New Ottawa ‘National Standards’ on Alberta Mean: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Following a meeting between Alberta’s Environment Minister and her federal counterpart on Wednesday, questions are being raised about who exactly is controlling the direction of Alberta’s energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Thursday. Federal Liberal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna told reporters that Ottawa will, “have a national target and each province…

  • Doctors and Health Experts Support Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan

      Today, Minister Shannon Phillips and Minister Sarah Hoffman were joined by members of the Alberta Medical Association and the Asthma Society of Canada to speak to the need for Alberta to phase out coal emissions. “We know that the emissions from pollution caused by burning coal have a negative impact on Albertans’ health and…

  • NDP Agriculture Bill means Tough Times Ahead for Family Farms

    NDP Agriculture Bill means Tough Times Ahead for Family Farms

      Fresh off implementing a slate of policies hurting our energy sector, the NDP government is introducing a new bill that sets its sights on our agricultural industry. Last week, the NDP government announced plans to overhaul legislation applying to 43,000 farms and ranches across Alberta. The bill marks a staggering departure from nearly 100-years…

  • French Immersion in Alberta sees Largest Enrolment Since the Early 70’s

    French Immersion in Alberta sees Largest Enrolment Since the Early 70’s

      Canadian Parents for French Alberta Pleased with 15 years of consecutive growth EDMONTON – 2014/15 marked the 15th consecutive year of growth for French immersion in Alberta, and the largest total enrolment since the program was first offered here in the early 1970s. Just over 42,000 students were enrolled in French immersion in 2014/15, an increase of…

  • NDP Carbon Plan Puts a Tax on Everything, Will Hurt Economic Growth

    NDP Carbon Plan Puts a Tax on Everything, Will Hurt Economic Growth

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP’s new tax on everything means at least hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars taken away annually from Alberta households during a time of economic uncertainty and job losses, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The announcement was made today as part of the NDP’s climate change strategy. The strategy also…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Children with Food Allergies

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Children with Food Allergies

      About one in 13 kids have a food allergy. An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system overacts to a food protein (an allergen). The most common food allergens are: peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, soy, seafood (fish and shellfish), wheat, eggs, milk, mustard and sulphites. Symptoms of allergic reactions can be different…

  • Climate Leadership Plan will protect Albertans’ health, environment and economy

    Climate Leadership Plan will protect Albertans’ health, environment and economy

      Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan accelerates the transition from coal to renewable electricity sources, puts a price on carbon pollution for everyone, and sets emissions limits for the oil sands. Other measures include broad programs to improve energy efficiency, support green technological innovations, reduce methane, and provides supports to ensure that families and small businesses…

  • Province Boosts Funding for Municipal Clean Water Systems

    Province Boosts Funding for Municipal Clean Water Systems

      Budget 2015 invests $545 million over five years to fund critical water infrastructure in municipalities across Alberta. The Alberta government has increased funding to Water for Life and the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership by $170 million – or 45.3 per cent – compared to the proposed March budget. These programs provide critical funding for…

  • Albertans Invited to Discuss the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

    Albertans Invited to Discuss the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund

      The Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund invites all Albertans to its annual public meeting to discuss the status of the Fund. “Albertans benefit from the Fund in so many ways,” said Barb Miller, chair of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and…