Tag: Central Alberta

  • Concrete Action Needed on Energy Development

    Concrete Action Needed on Energy Development

      EDMONTON, AB – Premiers acknowledging the importance of the energy sector is positive, but today’s agreement falls short in assuring the development of critical pipeline projects, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. “I’m pleased that all premiers were able to come together and acknowledge the important contribution the energy sector makes to Canada’s economy,” Wildrose…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Window and Balcony Safety ~ Protecting your Children

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Window and Balcony Safety ~ Protecting your Children

      As summer temperatures rise outside, many parents open their windows or balcony doors to let in fresh air. Unfortunately, along with the fresh air comes a significant risk to children. For a curious child, an open window or balcony door can pose the risk of a serious fall. Every year, Alberta Health Services (AHS)…

  • Thank You Safeway, for helping us fund raise $272,281 to #HelpFeedAbility!

    Thank You Safeway, for helping us fund raise $272,281 to #HelpFeedAbility!

      Easter Seals Canada Easter Seals Canada would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who participated in this year’s Help Feed Ability campaign at Safeway stores from June 12 -28, 2015 in support of our Easter Seals kids. As a result of the incredible effort from Easter Seals’ volunteers and Safeway…

  • MacIntyre to Co-Chair Pacific Northwest Economic Region Initiative

    MacIntyre to Co-Chair Pacific Northwest Economic Region Initiative

      EDMONTON, AB – Innisfail–Sylvan Lake MLA Don MacIntyre has accepted an invitation to co-chair a Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) initiative to improve energy efficiency in new and existing buildings, create jobs and increase resiliency and competitiveness in the Pacific Northwest, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The Roadmap to Resilient, Net-Zero Construction and…

  • Be a Part of Choosing a New App for Alberta

    Be a Part of Choosing a New App for Alberta

    Voting is open to pick a new app that uses Government of Alberta information in a way that helps you. Service Alberta, in partnership with Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, has launched an online competition to see how the government’s open data can be used to create applications that provide social and economic value to…

  • Documentary “An Alberta Farm” wins $10,000 prize at The Eddies Short Film Festival for Big Rock Brewery

    Documentary “An Alberta Farm” wins $10,000 prize at The Eddies Short Film Festival for Big Rock Brewery

      CALGARY/CNW/ – Top prize for the inaugural Eddies Short Film festival has been awarded to Red Deer producer, Brendan O’Brien and his “An Alberta Farm” documentary. O’Brien’s documentary about the changing landscape of the family farm picked up the $10,000 cash prize at the inaugural Big Rock Eddies Short Film Festival at Theatre Junction Grand…

  • BVJ: 2015 Molson Canadian Saloon Stage Line Up

    BVJ: 2015 Molson Canadian Saloon Stage Line Up

    Every Line-Up is Complete for the 2015 Big Valley Jamboree: July 30th to Aug 2nd – Limited Camping and Tickets Still Available – CAMROSE, AB – There’s so much more to the Big Valley Jamboree than just its main stage—and we’ve got the line-ups to prove it. We’ve rounded out the performers for the Thursday…

  • Time to Give More Teeth to Electronic Monitoring Program: Cyr

    Time to Give More Teeth to Electronic Monitoring Program: Cyr

      EDMONTON, AB (July 17, 2015): Today, Wildrose Shadow Justice Minister Scott Cyr called for reforms after a convicted Edmonton sex offender wandered the streets without an electronic monitoring bracelet and broke his release conditions just seven days after release. The offender was allowed to remove his electronic bracelet despite several warnings from Edmonton police…

  • New Record for Online Camping Reservations as Province Celebrates Parks Day

    New Record for Online Camping Reservations as Province Celebrates Parks Day

    Camping reservations made through Alberta Parks’ online system have already shattered last year’s total and set a new high for Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca. More than 110,000 online reservations for regular, comfort and group campsites have been made so far this year. That’s an increase of over 12,500 bookings, or 11 per cent, compared to the same period…

  • Jean Calls for Alberta’s Interests to be Protected in Energy Strategy Talks

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement calling on Premier Rachel Notley to stand up for Alberta’s interests during energy strategy talks at the Council of the Federation. “Giving provinces veto power over critical energy projects for all of Canada is a dangerous slippery slope that will hurt the long-term…

  • Premier Couillard Welcomes Alberta’s New Premier, Rachel Notley

    Today, the Premier of Québec, Philippe Couillard, welcomed Alberta’s new Premier, Rachel Notley. This first visit to Québec marks her first interactions with her provincial and territorial counterparts since she was elected head of the Government of Alberta on May 5. Their discussions focused on climate change and energy in particular. “This first bilateral meeting…

  • The Downside of Gluten-Free

    The Downside of Gluten-Free

    New study suggests young people with celiac disease may be eating too much processed gluten-free food, putting bone health at risk. By Helen Metella (Edmonton) Children and teens who have celiac disease and are treating it with a gluten-free diet are courting extra problems if much of the gluten-free food they’re eating is processed. So,…

  • New Report on Wait Times Shows Urgent Need for Reform and Innovation: Barnes

      EDMONTON, AB (July 14, 2015): A new report shows the true cost to Albertans of having among the longest wait times in the country, Wildrose Health Shadow Minister Drew Barnes said today. According to the Fraser Institute, Alberta’s long wait times mean an average personal cost of $1,848 for every patient. Compared to all…

  • Experience Alberta Agriculture During Open Farm Days

    Experience Alberta Agriculture During Open Farm Days

    Albertans looking for a unique tourism experience will have the opportunity to visit farms and ranches during Alberta Open Farms Days, August 22 and 23.   Open Farm Days is a collaborative, open house event that spans the province and encourages Albertans to taste local foods direct from the producer and participate in a wide…

  • Poll: Canadians prefer TFSAs, RRSPs over a bigger CPP

      CFIB urging premiers meeting in St. John’s to say no to payroll tax hike Toronto – As Canada’s premiers prepare to meet in St. John’s this Wednesday, new data shows that most Canadians can’t afford to save more for retirement, and wouldn’t put any extra money into the CPP or QPP if they could.…