Tag: Central Alberta

  • October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Learn the Signs and Make the Call National Child Abuse Prevention Month offers a reminder to all Albertans to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect, and to report any incident in which they believe a child or youth may need help. “All Albertans have a responsibility to protect our children. Make the call…

  • Provincial Budget to be Released October 27

      Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced Alberta’s Budget 2015 will be tabled in the Legislature on Tuesday, October 27. “I’m pleased to announce that on October 27, our government will introduce its first provincial budget. Our budget will outline a plan for jobs and economic growth while stabilizing public services and putting us on a…

  • Is Your Child Safe and Sound in the Backseat?

    Is Your Child Safe and Sound in the Backseat?

    Child safety restraints are required by law for all children under the age of six who weigh less than 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Depending on their age, size and walking ability, children should be restrained in rear- or forward-facing child safety seats. Children under nine years of age who weigh between 18?36 kilograms (40 – 80 pounds)…

  • Fire Prevention Week: Your Home Fire Escape Plan

    Fire Prevention Week: Your Home Fire Escape Plan

  • False alarm? Dealing with nuisance alarms safely

    False alarm? Dealing with nuisance alarms safely

      There’s nothing quite like the smell of burned toast. It lingers for hours and, even worse, it often causes the smoke alarm to sound. Unfortunately, our first reaction is often to remove or disconnect the batteries in alarms that frequently go off. But that is the worst possible action we could take. Nuisance alarms,…

  • ZINC and the Art Gallery of Alberta named top event venue by Consumer’s Choice Award voters

    ZINC and the Art Gallery of Alberta named top event venue by Consumer’s Choice Award voters

      Edmonton, AB – ZINC, a restaurant operated by Compass Group Canada and located at the Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA), was presented with the 2015 Consumer’s Choice Event Venue award at last night’s Consumer’s Choice awards ceremony. Each year across Canada, Consumer Choice Award gathers the opinions, perceptions and expectations of consumers in order to determine award…

  • Fire Prevention Week – Hear the beep where you sleep

    Fire Prevention Week – Hear the beep where you sleep

    This year’s Fire Prevention Week will be held October 4-10, 2015, with the theme “Hear the Beep where you sleep.” Message from the Acting Fire Commissioner Whenever we hear that fire truck siren, we panic for a moment, hoping our fellow Albertans are safe. It’s a sound we’d rather not hear. The sound of a…

  • Awards Celebrate Best of Visitor Service

    Albertans who go the extra mile to help travellers at visitor information centres have been recognized with Ammy Awards. Named for Alberta’s official gemstone, ammolite, the Ammy Awards honour visitor information centres and staff that exemplify the hospitality the province is known for through creative and professional approaches to meeting visitors’ needs. “Visitor information centres…

  • AHS Wellness News – Get Your Influenza Immunization: why chance it?

    AHS Wellness News – Get Your Influenza Immunization: why chance it?

      With autumn comes a few certainties: first frost, Thanksgiving, changing leaves… and influenza. Influenza – often called the “flu” – is unfortunately also often confused with stomach illnesses and common colds. The reality is that influenza is of far greater risk to our communities than the common cold and stomach flu.  As a severe…

  • Jean Statement on the End of Merrifield’s Appointment in Washington

      EDMONTON, AB: Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on the end of Rob Merrifield’s appointment as Alberta Representative to Washington.  “Now is a pivotal time for our province’s future. As Mr. Merrifield noted, issues like Soft Lumber, Country of Origin Labeling and market access for projects like Keystone XL require a strong voice…

  • Wildrose Shadow Jobs, Skills, Training Minister to Launch Minimum Wage Tour

      EDMONTON, AB (October 2, 2015): Wildrose Shadow Jobs, Skills and Training Minister Grant Hunter will be kicking off an exploratory minimum wage tour on Monday, Oct. 5.  The tour will be an opportunity to talk to business owners and employees face to face about their concerns surrounding the NDP government’s move to a 50…

  • Modest recovery by end of 2016: ATB Financial’s latest Economic Outlook 

    Modest recovery by end of 2016: ATB Financial’s latest Economic Outlook 

      Calgary — The drop in oil prices has meant a tough year for Alberta’s economy. Today, ATB Financial is releasing its latest quarterly Alberta Economic Outlook, providing insight into what may happen in the months ahead. Capturing five primary economic indicators, the key results from ATB’s Alberta Economic Outlook include: Alberta’s economy will contract by less…

  • Minimum Wage Hike Another Blow to Alberta Economy

    Minimum Wage Hike Another Blow to Alberta Economy

    Calgary – The Alberta government’s reckless plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour could cost the economy at least 50,000 jobs, and will force employers to cut back on hours, re-think hiring plans, and will definitely mean less opportunity for young Albertans. As Alberta and four other provinces prepare to hike minimum…

  • Premier Needs to Support Economy and Get behind Trans-Pacific Partnership: Wildrose

    Premier Needs to Support Economy and Get behind Trans-Pacific Partnership: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (October 1, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley should voice her support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in an effort to expand access to markets and diversify Alberta’s economy, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  Exports to Trans-Pacific co-signatories Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Peru and the United States have increased by 63 per cent…

  • Premier Notley concludes successful economic mission

      Premier Rachel Notley met with investment, business and political leaders to attract investment, grow Alberta’s economy and create jobs. Premier Notley completed a week-long tour with stops in Montreal, Toronto and New York to underline the government’s commitment to stability and competitiveness. She also discussed the importance of encouraging a culture of innovation to…