Tag: Central Alberta

  • Parks Canada Warn Visitors to Watch for Bears

    Parks Canada Warn Visitors to Watch for Bears

    Before you go into the woods tonight…..check out the Parks Canada website for the latest bear sightings and trail closures: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/miseajour-update.aspx The months of July, August and September are busy in our parks for both bears and tourists. If you see a bear while visiting our mountain parks follow the advice for safe viewing on…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

    Stroke is a medical emergency. It is important to get emergency medical help right away so that the stroke can be treated. Strokes can be treated with medications, surgery, or other non-surgical techniques. The exact treatment used depends on the type of stroke, when the stroke started, and the overall health of the person having…

  • Two Phone Scams Hitting Alberta

    Two Phone Scams Hitting Alberta

    Service Alberta is warning Albertans of telephone scams in which callers demand payment of electricity bills and income taxes. Albertans have been receiving calls recently from individuals claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency or from Direct Energy and ENMAX, demanding payment through a credit card or online money/wire transfer services. Canada Revenue Agency…

  • Changes to our Health System Desperately Needed

      If there’s one word on everyone’s mind following the May 5 election, it’s change. Albertans spoke loudly and clearly at the voting booths that they wanted their elected representatives to go to work on reforming a political system that had grown stagnant in its ideas, unresponsive in its delivery of public services and unaccountable…

  • Unanimous Approval to Ban Corporate and Union Donations

    Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, was unanimously passed by the Alberta Legislature. The bill bans corporate and union donations to political parties, efffective June 15, 2015. Only residents of Alberta are permitted to contribute to a candidate, constituency association, political party or leadership contestant. “Fostering a vibrant, healthy democracy, where all…

  • Wildrose Helps Push Forward Amendment in Bill 1, Significant Loopholes Remain

    Wildrose Helps Push Forward Amendment in Bill 1, Significant Loopholes Remain

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose successfully helped amend Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy, to block a loophole allowing unions and corporations to make loan payments to political parties, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. However, Wildrose expressed concerns that two significant loopholes remain in the legislation. “Wildrose promised to fight for a total…

  • Canadian Angus Association 50, 75 and 100 Year Long-Term Recognition Awards Presented at National Convention

    Canadian Angus Association 50, 75 and 100 Year Long-Term Recognition Awards Presented at National Convention

      ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) honoured 550 years of membership at their National Convention banquet on Saturday, June 6, presenting six 50-year, two 75-year and one 100-year long-term recognition awards. The awards recognize breeders who have been a member of the Association for 50, 75 and 100 consecutive years.…

  • Stolen Horse Nightmare

    Stolen Horse Nightmare

      This article is provided courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Cpl E.A. Turco, RCMP Livestock Investigator Your worst nightmare has come true. Your horse is missing. Calm down and breathe. First, has he gotten out of his enclosure and maybe just strayed? Look for physical signs-a downed fence, open gate or…

  • CFIB Challenges AB Govt to Release Economic Impact Analysis of $15 Minimum Wage Hike

    CFIB Challenges AB Govt to Release Economic Impact Analysis of $15 Minimum Wage Hike

      Files Freedom of Information request for all AB government studies and analysis CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today challenged the Alberta government to release all economic impact studies and analysis it has conducted or commissioned on the impact of raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. “The Jobs Minister’s…

  • Premier Enlists Financial Expert for Advice on Capital Plan

      David Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, will provide advice to guide the development of a new plan to meet Alberta’s infrastructure needs. “Investment in public infrastructure is foundational to the success of Alberta’s families and communities. As this government develops a plan to build the schools, hospitals and roads Albertans need,…

  • Clear the Air: Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Election Contributions

    Clear the Air: Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Election Contributions

    EDMONTON, AB – Before passing Bill 1, the NDP should release all of their election financials up to June 15 to clarify that no parts of the legislation are designed to uniquely benefit the governing party above others, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. In Bill 1, there are provisions to allow unions and corporations…

  • Legislation Introduced to Restore Fairness to Alberta’s Tax System

    The government introduced changes to corporate and personal income taxes and is taking action to reverse proposed unfair fees. Bill 2, An Act to Restore Fairness to Public Revenues, will increase the corporate income tax rate for profitable corporations by two percentage points and introduce a more progressive personal income tax system. “We are asking…

  • Pat Stier in the Legislature: Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: When Temperatures Rise, Stay Safe

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: When Temperatures Rise, Stay Safe

      In addition to the risk of sunburn, rising temperatures also increase the risk of heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and sunstroke. While children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat exhaustion and dehydration, it’s important all Albertans follow these simple precautions to prevent sun and heat-related illness: Wear waterproof sunscreen of 30 SPF…

  • Government, Industry and Employers Join Forces to Connect Veterans to Employment

    Government, Industry and Employers Join Forces to Connect Veterans to Employment

    An innovative program connecting Alberta employers to those retiring from the Canadian Forces launched last week. BaseToBusiness is a program that empowers employers to tap into the skillsets of veterans and those retiring, releasing or transitioning from the Canadian Armed Forces. Every year, thousands of members of the Canadian Armed Forces transition out of the…