Tag: Central Alberta

  • Canadian Supreme in Growth Mode

    Canadian Supreme in Growth Mode

      Red Deer – It’s easy to say a long-standing successful show is ‘bigger and better’ each year, but it can be harder to achieve. Yet the Canadian Supreme has managed to do just that, in a time of economic uncertainty. “Our entries have climbed ten per cent this year,” related Canadian Supreme Chairman Jeff…

  • Howie Ewashko Elected Chair of the Alberta Forest Products Association

    At its 73rd Annual General Meeting and Conference, the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) announced that Howie Ewashko has been elected Chair of the Association’s Board of Directors. Ewashko is the President of Northland Forest Products Ltd. in Fort McMurray. The business has been in the Ewashko family for 44 years. “It is a great…

  • Time for NDP Environment Department to go Paperless: Wildrose

    Time for NDP Environment Department to go Paperless: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: When a department stands alone in refusing to go paperless, does anyone notice? During National Forest Week, Wildrose Shadow Environment Minister Todd Loewen is saying it’s time for the Ministry of Environment and Parks to follow their own mandate outlined in the Greening Government Strategy, and go paperless for their freedom of…

  • Wells Appointment Shows NDP Politicization of Public Service

    Wells Appointment Shows NDP Politicization of Public Service

      EDMONTON, AB: The appointment of Mark Wells, former NDP campaign communications strategist and AUPE communications manager, to run the Public Affairs Bureau (PAB) shows a hypocritical acceleration of the politicization of the public service by the NDP, the Wildrose Official Opposition said (Thursday). In opposition, Premier Rachel Notley and former NDP leader Brian Mason were…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Managing Chronic Health Conditions

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Managing Chronic Health Conditions

      Live well and feel better Do you live with a health conditions that requires ongoing management? These are called chronic health conditions and include things like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and even some cancers. Approximately 30 per cent of Albertans report having at least one chronic health condition and for those over 65…

  • AUMA Announces Winners of 2015 Municipal Awards for Service, Achievement and Municipal Sustainability

    AUMA Announces Winners of 2015 Municipal Awards for Service, Achievement and Municipal Sustainability

      The Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2015 Awards. The Awards were presented last night at the Association’s President’s Dinner, the first event of its Annual Convention and AMSC Trade Show being held Wednesday through Friday at Calgary’s Convention Centre. Awards are…

  • Human Services Announcement means New Support for Women’s Shelters

    Human Services Announcement means New Support for Women’s Shelters

    ALBERTA – Wednesday the Government of Alberta announced additional funds for women’s shelters. Included in this historic funding increase are targeted dollars for second-stage shelters, operational increases for emergency shelters, child trauma counselors, specialized housing & support services staff working in shelter and an increase in the fee-for-service agreements with on-reserve shelters. It’s worth highlighting that…

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Police and Peace Officer Memorial Day

      Premier Rachel Notley provided the following statement on the 17th annual Police and Peace Officer Memorial Day. “Today, we recognize and remember the 100 brave men and women who lost their lives as they worked to keep Albertans safe. “This year Albertans lost two exceptional men in the line of duty: RCMP Constable David…

  • Report Confirms Job Creator Confidence Hits New Low

    Following the most recent report from ATB Financial released on confidence among small and medium sized business in the province, Wildrose is sounding the alarm that confidence among SME’s is plummeting to unprecedented lows. “This report paints a bleak picture of business confidence in our province being at an all-time low,” Wildrose Jobs, Skills, Training,…

  • Alberta Government supports women’s shelters with new investment

    Alberta Government supports women’s shelters with new investment

    Women and children affected by family violence will benefit from enhanced supports. The Government of Alberta is fulfilling its commitment to enhance supports for women and children affected by family violence with $15 million in new funding. This investment will help make a broader range of supports available, including counselling or other community supports, such…

  • Alberta Business Owners’ Confidence Slipping: ATB Business Index 

    Alberta Business Owners’ Confidence Slipping: ATB Business Index 

    Calgary — For the first time in the two and a half years since ATB Financial has surveyed small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the ATB Business Beat, more believe their business will be worse off six months from now (33 per cent) than those who feel it will be better off (26 per cent). This time…

  • Minister of Human Services responds to Legislative Offices Committee Decision

    Minister of Human Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement in response to the restoration of funding for the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. “Any time a child dies, it is a tragedy. As government we have a responsibility to ensure that when a child dies in our care, it is properly investigated,…

  • Entrepreneurs: Capitalize on Tourism

    Entrepreneurs: Capitalize on Tourism

      New and improved tools and services are now available for entrepreneurs interested in starting or expanding their tourism business. The tourism entrepreneurship program includes one-on-one advisory services, regional workshops and partnerships to connect entrepreneurs with resources. “Diversifying our economy is essential. Tourism creates jobs and we are proud to help support small businesses grow…

  • Notley Must Stand Up Against Claims Alberta Has The ‘Dirtiest’ Oil: Jean

    Premier Rachel Notley must stand up for Alberta against claims that we have the ‘dirtiest fuel’ and tell the real story which is that Alberta does the best job of protecting the environment of all energy producing jurisdictions, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said today. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stated her opposition to the Keystone…

  • Alberta Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

    Alberta Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

      ‘Remember, Honour, Love, Respect and Recognize’ Each year, the ceremony begins with the Massed Pipes and Drums of Alberta leading the marching law enforcement officers to the South Grounds of the Alberta Legislature. A number of dignitaries address the families, friends and public, followed by the reading of the fallen officers’ names. Family members…