Tag: Central Alberta

  • Fire Prevention Week: Sound the Alarm

    Fire Prevention Week: Sound the Alarm

    Smoke alarms save lives…when they work The sound of a smoke alarm can be a life saver! A smoke alarm gives early warning of smoke or fire danger but is useful only if it is in working condition. Most people who die in fires die from the inhalation of smoke which has toxic gases, and…

  • Fire Myths and Facts: Think you know about house fires? Think again

    Fire Myths and Facts: Think you know about house fires? Think again

      Do you REALLY know fire? Test your house fire facts in this quiz adapted from Kidde Canada and be aware of fire facts, myths and realities to protect the ones you love. Myth: Pets can sense danger and usually escape a fire Reality: Household pets are very vulnerable to fires. Smoke can damage the…

  • Government calls on Auditor General to look into school capital planning

    The Government of Alberta has requested the Auditor General look into major delays in the construction of provincial education infrastructure and a substantial lag in funding related to the previous government’s announcements to build new schools and modernize existing schools. “It has become painfully clear through the development of our school capital plan that the previous…

  • Extinguishing home fires: When to leave it to the professionals

    Extinguishing home fires: When to leave it to the professionals

      It’s tempting to stay and fight a fire in your home. It’s a small fire, you think. And you can probably put it out yourself with that fire extinguisher in your closet before the fire department arrives. Acting Fire Commissioner Spence Sample respects and understands the temptation. “A portable fire extinguisher can save lives…

  • Good Oversight that Focuses on Results: Key Message of Auditor General’s October 2015 Report

    The Report of the Auditor General of Alberta—October 2015 includes a total of 13 new and four repeated recommendations to government. Those who are responsible for oversight need to: be vigilant check that processes and systems, including the accountability-for-results system, are working well signal preferred behaviour all in the pursuit of desired results. Mr. Saher…

  • Agriculture Minister issues statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership

      Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier issued the following statement in response to the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade negotiations. “Alberta is a trade-focused province and we support the responsible growth of trade opportunities for our export sectors. This is a wide-ranging agreement that we need to review in detail before we…

  • Sleeping Like a Baby: Nighttime fire drills critical for heavy sleepers and children

    Sleeping Like a Baby: Nighttime fire drills critical for heavy sleepers and children

      Is someone in your family a heavy sleeper? Whether it’s a child or an adult, people who are heavy sleepers need extra measures if there is a fire in your home. Heavy sleepers may not wake up when a smoke alarm sounds or their judgment may be impaired when they do wake up. Current…

  • Fire Safety Week: Infographic

    Fire Safety Week: Infographic

  • Panda Sworn in as 22nd Wildrose MLA

      EDMONTON, AB: The size of Alberta’s Official Opposition caucus has grown to 22, following the swearing in of Calgary-Foothills MLA Prasad Panda, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Panda was sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell Monday morning at the Alberta Legislature Building, where he was joined by family and friends. Following the ceremony, Panda vowed…

  • Provincial Budget Must Serve Albertans, Not Ideological Interests: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Following Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s announcement that Alberta’s long overdue budget will be tabled on Oct. 27, the NDP must reconsider its priorities and introduce a budget that is truly in the best interests of Albertans, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Monday. “Wildrose has been repeatedly calling on the NDP to bring back…

  • Fire Prevention: Smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

    Fire Prevention: Smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

      Smoke alarms save lives. However, people who are deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to depend on the traditional smoke alarm to alert them to a fire. Smoke alarms and alert devices, called accessories, are available for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. There are a few types of…

  • Alberta Forest Companies Plant 65 Million Trees in 2015

    Alberta Forest Companies Plant 65 Million Trees in 2015

    Tree planting is essential for Alberta’s environment and economy Edmonton – Members of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) planted 65 million tree seedlings in forests throughout the province in 2015. The industry also planted 65 million trees in 2014. This means that each year 16 trees were planted for every man, woman, and child…

  • True or False? Test your Smoke Alarm Knowledge

    True or False? Test your Smoke Alarm Knowledge

      Think you know all there is to know about smoke alarms? Challenge yourself by taking this quiz! True or False I should replace my smoke alarm every 10 years. A smoke alarm connected to household current is better than a battery-operated smoke alarm. Ionization smoke alarms are better than photo-electric smoke alarms. I will…

  • Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Strengthening Safety

    Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Strengthening Safety

      This year’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct.4-10) theme, “Hear the beep where you sleep” encourages all Albertans to install smoke alarms inside each bedroom of their home. While all homes in the province must have working smoke alarms, fire officials are now recommending Albertans increase safety by installing smoke alarms: inside every bedroom, outside each…

  • Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm

    Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm

    Fire Prevention Week 2015: October 4 – 10 The sound of a smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Unfortunately, many Alberta homes are missing this lifesaving tool. “We know from the research that working smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a fire nearly in half,” says,…