Tag: Central Alberta

  • Alberta Facing Threat of Credit Downgrade without Action: Wildrose

    Alberta Facing Threat of Credit Downgrade without Action: Wildrose

    ALBERTA FACING THREAT OF CREDIT DOWNGRADE WITHOUT ACTION: WILDROSE  EDMONTON, AB: On the eve of the NDP government’s first budget, Premier Rachel Notley must put forward a plan to keep Alberta’s strong credit rating and resist the temptation to scrap legislation to encourage deeper borrowing, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. A recent story in…

  • These Species at Risk May Flora You

    These Species at Risk May Flora You

      Many of us are familiar with Alberta’s species at risk – from the peregrine falcon to the whooping crane, the swift fox to the woodland caribou and more. These animals are often featured in news stories, school curriculums and more. But species at risk aren’t just animals. In Alberta, there are 10 plant species…

  • AUMA Congratulates New Minister of Municipal Affairs Danielle Larivee

    AUMA Congratulates New Minister of Municipal Affairs Danielle Larivee

      Edmonton – Following yesterday’s announcement from Premier Rachel Notley, AUMA offers its congratulations to Minister Danielle Larivee on her appointment as Minister of Municipal Affairs. “We look forward to discussing the needs and opportunities for Alberta’s municipalities with the new Minister” says AUMA President Lisa Holmes. For municipalities to effectively meet the needs of their citizens, AUMA…

  • AUMA Applauds Province’s Commitment to Economic Development

    AUMA Applauds Province’s Commitment to Economic Development

      Edmonton – AUMA is pleased with yesterday’s announcement of a new economic development department, given the government’s commitment to grow and diversify our economy. The focus is on economic development, which comes on the heels of the Premier’s announcement of a Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. “Alberta is at a critical point in its global…

  • Child and Youth Advocate Appears Before the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee

    Child and Youth Advocate Appears Before the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee

    Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, appeared before the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in Calgary (Tuesday) morning and spoke about how the current mental health system is working for vulnerable children and youth. Graff also proposed ideas on how to improve the system. “I spoke with the Committee about what we have heard from…

  • Shop (small) Until you Drop this Saturday!

    Shop (small) Until you Drop this Saturday!

      Canadians who shop small will make a big difference on October 24 Toronto, October 22, 2015 – This weekend presents the perfect opportunity for consumers who want to make a big difference in their local community by shopping small. October 24 marks the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, when Canadians turn out to support…

  • New Ministry to Focus on Economic Development

    New Ministry to Focus on Economic Development

      A new ministry of Economic Development and Trade is being created to support greater economic growth and diversification for Alberta and jobs for Alberta’s communities. Deron Bilous has been named minister of the new department, and will oversee implementation of the economic plan. It will include enhanced supports for small- and medium-sized businesses, sector…

  • New Department Won’t Stop the Pain of Bad NDP Economic Policies: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (October 22, 2015): If the NDP government was serious about diversifying the economy, it would stop hurting business and investor confidence with bad economic policies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. With this cabinet shuffle, the important ministry of Municipal Affairs gets its sixth minister in three years as Deron Bilous is…

  • Thank You, Foster and Kinship Caregivers

    Thank You, Foster and Kinship Caregivers

    Caregivers are recognized for opening their homes to children in need during National Foster Family Week – October 18 to 24. Foster parents and kinship caregivers support some of Alberta’s most vulnerable children. They offer hope, support and compassion—sometimes in emergency situations, sometimes for years. “Foster parents and kinship caregivers help connect children with family…

  • Cabinet Changes Show Focus on Economic Diversification, Supporting Job Growth

    Cabinet Changes Show Focus on Economic Diversification, Supporting Job Growth

    The changes to Cabinet demonstrate the Notley government’s focus on economic diversification and supporting Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Deron Bilous will serve as Minister of Economic Development and Trade. Minister Bilous most recently served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister of Service Alberta. Minister Bilous will also chair a Cabinet committee tasked…

  • NDP Break Balanced Budget Pledge

      EDMONTON, AB (October 21, 2015): Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s announcement of delaying balancing the budget until 2020 leads to questions of whether the NDP will ever balance the books, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  “This is the NDP breaking their single most important campaign promise of balancing the budget before the end of…

  • New Chair to lead Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board

    New Chair to lead Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board

    E.J (James) Kindrake has been appointed to a three-year term to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta. “Mr. Kindrake brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Workers’ Compensation Board. I am confident that his visionary and collaborative approach will help ensure workers and employers receive fair and equitable treatment.” ~ Lori Sigurdson,…

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Alberta’s Small Businesses

    Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Alberta’s Small Businesses

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Alberta’s small businesses: “October 18 – 24 is Small Business Week, a time when we recognize and celebrate the key role small business plays in the economies and communities across our province. Small businesses are strong contributors to the provincial economy and are job creators. They…

  • Small Business Week: Things I Wish I Knew……

    Small Business Week: Things I Wish I Knew……

    We Grow Alberta stories ATB Financial is inspired by the small businesses that help Alberta grow. We meet some incredible entrepreneurs and we love sharing their stories, learning from their experiences, and weighing in with expert insight that could help you. Among the businesses featured here, you’ll see YYC Cycle, our 2015 $50,000 We Grow…

  • Enough with Demonizing Coal

    The evidence disproves the ideological-driven phase-out coal campaign By Michelle Stirling-Anosh, Communications manager, Friends of Science Society CALGARY, AB/ Troy Media/ – Albertans have recently been told by Premier Rachel Notley that Alberta is on track to having “bad air” and that restrictions will be imposed if we don’t get our environmental house in order. Fear is…