Tag: Central Alberta

  • Hoffman’s Reasoning for Cancelling Lab Services Project Contradictory; Patients at Risk

    Hoffman’s Reasoning for Cancelling Lab Services Project Contradictory; Patients at Risk

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes called for a firm timeline on the NDP’s review into lab services after new documents released show that Health Minister Sarah Hoffman has willingly gone against the advice of AHS, choosing ideology over safety for Albertans. The AHS documents were obtained by Wildrose through a freedom…

  • Wide Range of Local Projects Help to Preserve Alberta’s Past

    Wide Range of Local Projects Help to Preserve Alberta’s Past

      From restoration of a landmark fire hall to an exploration of First Nations impact on the development of Alberta’s film industry, a wide array of heritage projects are getting a boost from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. More than 60 projects in communities across the province will receive almost $1.5 million in total funding…

  • Wrongdoing Found after Manipulation of Procurement Process

    Wrongdoing Found after Manipulation of Procurement Process

    An investigation by Alberta’s Public Interest Commissioner has found two managers with the Government of Alberta’s department of Innovation and Advanced Education and one manager with Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures committed wrongdoing. Between October and December 2014, the Commissioner received several disclosures of wrongdoing from a whistleblower, who alleged staff in both the department…

  • Albertans Invited to Climate Change Open Houses

    Albertans Invited to Climate Change Open Houses

    Alberta’s Climate Change Advisory Panel is hosting two open houses to gather input from Albertans on how they can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Panel members and technical experts will be on hand to talk to Albertans about climate change, and exchange perspectives about acting on this important issue. Calgary open house Tuesday, September…

  • Small Business Confidence Continues Downward Trend

      One in five Alberta entrepreneurs look to cut back on staff as tax pressures rise CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released the latest Business Barometer numbers showing Alberta’s small business confidence falling.  Confidence levels dropped three and half points in August to 40.4, barely above 2008-recessionary lows.  The resource…

  • Alberta Sheriffs Welcome New Chief

    Alberta Sheriffs Welcome New Chief

      We have a new Chief Sheriff in town. An Assumption of Command ceremony was held August 25th to honour Lee Newton as he took over as Chief Sheriff this year. The Justice and Solicitor General Pipes and Drums, Sheriffs Honour Guard, colleagues, family, friends and members from law enforcement agencies throughout Alberta were in…

  • Just the Facts: Hawkesworth Wrong on Energy East

    Just the Facts: Hawkesworth Wrong on Energy East

      CALGARY, AB: As a career politician, NDP Calgary-Foothills candidate Bob Hawkesworth should know better than making up his own facts. But that’s exactly what he tried to do last night in order to soften the NDP’s ideological ideas on the economy and energy development when he claimed that within three months in government the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Shopping for Supplements

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Shopping for Supplements

    Nutrition experts agree: the best way to stock up on vitamins and minerals is by eating right. Popping a pill is no substitute for a balanced diet. But if, like millions of Canadians, you decide to take a vitamin and mineral supplement, here are some tips: Don’t waste your money on “natural” vitamins. Your body…

  • Sigurdson MIA on Jobs and Advanced Ed Portfolio

    Sigurdson MIA on Jobs and Advanced Ed Portfolio

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose Shadow Innovation and Advanced Education Minister Wes Taylor raised concerns that while Alberta’s economy is facing its most trying time since the Great Recession and the province’s major online university faces insolvency, Jobs and Advanced Education Minister Lori Sigurdson is busy campaigning for Tom Mulcair in BC. Athabasca University is one of…

  • Jobs Minister Should Focus on Economy, Stop Campaigning in BC

    Jobs Minister Should Focus on Economy, Stop Campaigning in BC

      EDMONTON, AB (August 25, 2015): Alberta’s Job Minister Lori Sigurdson needs to get off the campaign trail for Thomas Mulcair and start paying attention to the economy, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On Monday, Sigurdson was in BC campaigning for North Okanagan-Shuswap candidate Jacqui Gingras. That same day, oil dipped to new six-year lows…

  • New official administrator appointed to lead Alberta Health Services

    New official administrator appointed to lead Alberta Health Services

    Health Minister Sarah Hoffman has named David Carpenter the Official Administrator of Alberta Health Services, while work continues on a long-term governance plan for the organization. Carpenter was the mayor of Lethbridge from 1986 to 2001 and has a long history of board governance roles in the public and private sectors. He was the Chair…

  • Provincial Grant supports Environmental Research on Nature’s Doorstep

    Provincial Grant supports Environmental Research on Nature’s Doorstep

    The University of Alberta (U of A) Augustana Campus and Alberta Parks have established an environmental research facility at Miquelon Lake. The Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station is housed within the provincial park and will serve as an important resource to study human and wildlife impacts on the natural environment. “Our parks are amazing living…

  • Notley Doubling Down on Risky Economic Agenda

    Notley Doubling Down on Risky Economic Agenda

    CALGARY, AB (August 21, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley’s remarks today that the government will double down on the NDP’s risky economic agenda will only put more Alberta jobs at risk and hurt the economy, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said. According to reports, Notley confirmed Friday plans for a royalty review and higher taxes remain fully…

  • Special Weather Statement In Effect

    Special Weather Statement In Effect

    Environment Canada 4:31 AM MDT Monday 24 August 2015 Special weather statement in effect Smoke over Central and Southern Alberta could result in visibility reductions and poor air quality. Forest fire smoke from the Pacific northwest is expected to move into Alberta early this morning. The smoke will move in aloft but is expected to…

  • Former federal prosecutor to lead review of Alberta’s bail system

    Nancy L. Irving will lead a comprehensive review of the bail system to assist government in deciding if and how the bail process could be changed to better protect Albertans. On June 16, 2015, Justice and Solicitor General Minister Kathleen Ganley released a report into the involvement of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service with Shawn…