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Dialogue and openness sets the foundation for renewed relationship
Premier Notley, Grand Chief Charles Weaselhead and Chiefs from Treaty 7 First Nations met to discuss working together to build a new relationship based on trust and respect. Today, the Premier and Chiefs of Treaty 7 met to discuss how to work together on a number of priorities. The initial conversation included: Progress on the…
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Nixon Issues Release Commending Community Support in Withrow
SUNDRE, AB (October 16, 2015): Today, Wildrose Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House MLA Jason Nixon released the following statement regarding the loss of three young girls near Withrow, Alberta: “This has been an incredibly trying week for the community of Withrow. As a father, there are no words I can say to comfort the Bott family…
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Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy to grow and diversify Alberta business
Premier Rachel Notley has named Joseph Doucet, Dean of the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business, as the chair of the new Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. The 10-member Committee will provide independent, expert advice to the Premier and government as it works to support Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The…
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NDP ideology takes a toll on Alberta small business
When the NDP government pledged to drastically hike Alberta’s minimum wage by 50 per cent, I took immediate concern for our province’s small businesses and the people they employ. In October, the first of three increases was implemented, and I set off on a provincial tour to find out how small business was being…
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Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway
Albertans are invited to weigh in on proposed consumer protection regulations connected with the Condominium Property Amendment Act. “Strengthening consumer protection is a priority of our government and that’s why we’re proposing stronger disclosure and clear options for new buyers when their condos are not completed on time or as promised.” ~ Deron Bilous, Minister…
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Despite sacrifices, Alberta entrepreneurs happy: ATB Business Beat
Calgary — Despite an economic slowdown, long work weeks and countless sacrifices in their personal lives, Alberta’s small and mid-sized business owners are in a good mood. According to ATB Financial’s latest Business Beat Survey, 77 per cent of business owners in Alberta are happy, including 22 per cent who say they are very happy. When asked…
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Jean and Nixon Release Joint Statment on Tragic Death of Three Girls
EDMONTON, AB (October 14, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre MLA Jason Nixon released the following joint statement on the tragic death of three girls near Withrow, Alberta: “Our hearts ache for the family suffering. No words can bring comfort to the loss of such precious and innocent life. “We…
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Agriculture Minister offers condolences on tragic farm incident
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier issued the following statement in relation to the tragic incident on a family-owned farm near Rocky Mountain House: “My thoughts are with the family of the three girls who died in the Hamlet of Withrow and my heart aches for them today. As a father myself, I believe…
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Man Van Visits Communities in Southern Alberta
The Urban Man Van will be in Calgary at the following locations and dates: Saturday, October 24th Safeway – Ogden 7740 18th Street SE 11:00 – 2:00 Saturday, November 7th Safeway – Whitehorn 3550 32 Ave. NE 11:00 – 2:00 Friday, November 20th Alberta Treasury Branch Chinook Centre 12:00 – 3:00 The Combines for…
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RCMP UPDATE on farm fatalities near Withrow, Alberta
Rocky Mountain House, AB – On October 13th, 2015 at 6:15 pm the Rocky Mountain House RCMP were called to a medical emergency at a family farm near Withrow, Alberta. The farm is located approximately 15kms east of Rocky Mountain House. Three young female sisters were playing on a grain truck loaded with canola when they were buried in the…
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New Board Chair appointed to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission
Susan Green has been appointed Chair of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Board. In addition to Green’s appointment, Ken Knowles joins the AGLC Board as a member. Both appointments are effective immediately. Susan Green has been appointed Chair of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Board. In addition to Green’s appointment, Ken…
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Recognize a Great Kid in Your Community
Nominations are open across Alberta for the 16th annual Great Kids Award. The Great Kids Award is given to recognize young Albertans for helping, inspiring and changing the lives of others. Young leaders accomplish this in various ways, from volunteering for organizations to fundraising for charity. “Great kids capture the vitality of Alberta and…
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RCMP officer sustains injuries after police vehicle rammed by stolen truck
Stettler, AB – On October 12, 2015 at approximately 11:54 PM, Stettler RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the industrial area of Stettler. Members located a black Ford truck in the area of one of the local businesses. The truck was later determined to be stolen. The first member on scene…
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Inspiring Education Leads to 5 Straight Years of Classroom Frustration: Smith
EDMONTON, AB: Five straight years of floundering math Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) scores show it’s time for Alberta Education to get away from implementing the Inspiring Education framework and go back to fundamental teaching methods, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith said today. PAT scores released Thursday show over one quarter of Alberta students…
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Education Minister Must Reassure Parents on New School Build Timelines: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB: One of the most mishandled files to grace the desk of a provincial cabinet minister is moving in the right direction with an Auditor General’s study into school capital planning in the province, but more questions remain about whether schools will actually be built by their new completion dates, the Wildrose Official…
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