Tag: Central Alberta

  • Minister of Human Services Responds to First Case Review

      Minister of Human Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement in response to the Family Violence Death Review Committee’s release of their first case review. “I want to thank the Family Violence Death Review Committee for their first Case Review Report. The Committee plays an important role in determining how we can prevent family…

  • Alberta Government Reinstates and Expands Student Employment Program

    Alberta Government Reinstates and Expands Student Employment Program

    Students will soon be able to access more job opportunities as government brings back the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The program will support employers by providing wage subsidies for more than 3,000 student positions starting in summer 2016. STEP will help students gain valuable work experience while helping small businesses and other employers access…

  • Official Launch of Community Action Plan on Sex Trafficking in Edmonton

    Official Launch of Community Action Plan on Sex Trafficking in Edmonton

    EDMONTON, Alberta – (Tuesday) marked the official release of the final report of the project Engaging Community: Addressing Sex Trafficking in Edmonton. This project, which aims to address sex trafficking in our city, is the first of its kind in Edmonton and is one of three across the country. Working in partnership with local experts, policy makers,…

  • NDP Interfering in Royalty Review Process, Ready to Rubber Stamp Higher Rates: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government must stop interfering in the work of its own royalty panel by suggesting it is ready to rubber stamp higher rates on the energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. “This review is creating nothing but uncertainty in an industry that is already being crushed by low oil prices,…

  • David Swann’s Statement on First NDP Budget

    David Swann’s Statement on First NDP Budget

    NDP’S FIRST BUDGET JUST NOT WHAT WAS NEEDED Alberta Liberal Leader Dr. David Swann says the budget tabled today by the NDP fails to address the needs of the Alberta economy. “Albertans were looking for a proactive budget that would meet the needs of Albertans and be a driver for stimulating and diversifying our economy,”…

  • This is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

    This is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

    November 1-7, 2015 Carbon Monoxide (CO) – tasteless, odourless, colourless and a deadly gas that can kill silently in just minutes. This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week and a great opportunity to educate yourself and your family about the dangers of CO and what you can do to keep your loved ones safe. How…

  • NDP Votes Down Key Ethics Legislation

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP has voted down a private members’ bill that would prevent governments from making manipulative announcements during election periods, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Bill 203, the Election (Restrictions on Government Advertising) Amendment Act, 2015, promised to make elections fairer by banning government spending announcements during writ periods. Premier Rachel Notley…

  • AB Small Business Confidence makes Slight Recovery from Historic Low

    AB Small Business Confidence makes Slight Recovery from Historic Low

      October marks the end of yearlong declining optimism Calgary – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer numbers showing Alberta’s small business confidence rose to 36.1, a two point bump from last month. This is the first time since October 2014 the Alberta numbers reversed the downward trend.  Small…

  • Just the Facts: NDP Oil Forecasts Don’t Add Up

    Just the Facts: NDP Oil Forecasts Don’t Add Up

      EDMONTON, AB – In Budget 2015, the NDP government presents two different sets of numbers for future oil prices. With every $3 swing worth a half-billion dollars, incorrect forecasting has serious implications on our future. Fact: The key assumptions, which are used to calculate revenues, appear to draw oil futures from two different places depending…

  • NDP Royalty Review set to make ‘Segments’ of Industry Uncompetitive: Wildrose

        EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government needs to explain to Albertans what panelist Peter Tertzakian meant when he said the royalty review will only leave “segments of the industry competitive,” Wildrose Shadow Energy Minister Leela Aheer said today. The comments were made over the weekend at a business conference in Lake Louise. Tertzakian followed…

  • Bill 203 to Level the Playing Field During Election Periods: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB – Using the money and power of government to try and buy votes during a writ period will be banned under new legislation being put forward by Wildrose MLA Rick Strankman today. Bill 203, Election (Restrictions on Government Advertising) Amendment Act, 2015 promises to make elections fairer by ensuring the government does not…

  • November is Family Violence Prevention Month

    November is Family Violence Prevention Month

      Get the facts. Take action. Help is available. Albertans must take action to address family violence in their communities. “No single organization or sector is going to solve family violence. Everyone has a role in ending this complex social issue. Recognizing the warning signs, and knowing how to support family, friends, neighbours and co-workers…

  • Municipalities Deeply Concerned about Provincial Cuts to Affordable Housing

    Municipalities Deeply Concerned about Provincial Cuts to Affordable Housing

      Edmonton –  Municipalities across Alberta are deeply concerned that the provincial government is reneging on its obligation to pay a grant in lieu of tax on government owned and supported social housing. Affordable housing is an issue that Alberta municipalities have long championed, as it is essential to building vibrant, sustainable, inclusive communities. “This…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Stay on your feet and stay active

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Stay on your feet and stay active

    November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month Let’s face it; falls can happen to anyone at any time but the reality is that as we get older our risks of falling are greater. The statistics paint an alarming picture; one in three Alberta seniors will fall every year. Not only are falls the leading cause of…

  • Outstanding Alberta Tourism Achievements Recognized at 2015 Alto Awards

    Outstanding Alberta Tourism Achievements Recognized at 2015 Alto Awards

    Excellence in Alberta tourism was celebrated (Monday night) with the presentation of the 2015 Alberta Tourism Awards, known as the “Altos.” “The Alto Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements that contribute to a stronger Alberta,” said Honourable David Eggen, Minister of Alberta Culture and Tourism, via a special video presentation. “Congratulations to everyone here tonight for…