Tag: Central Alberta

  • Albertans Encouraged to “Report a Find” to Share Discoveries

    Albertans Encouraged to “Report a Find” to Share Discoveries

    Albertans can play a vital role in protecting valuable historic resources by sharing their discoveries through the Government of Alberta’s “Report a Find” program. The severe flooding in southern Alberta in 2013 exposed many previously unknown archaeological and palaeontological sites. The Report a Find program has been launched to help Albertans report the location and…

  • NDP Having Trouble with Their Own Numbers: Wildrose

    NDP Having Trouble with Their Own Numbers: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB – The almost $700 million in new spending today is compounded by a $1.5 billion shortfall in the NDP’s tax agenda and clashes with the $1.8 billion in new spending announced by NDP House Leader Brian Mason in the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On June 16, Mason said 10 per…

  • If You Can’t See the Driver of a Big Rig, the Driver Can’t See You Either

    If You Can’t See the Driver of a Big Rig, the Driver Can’t See You Either

    Drivers need to avoid No Zones – areas behind and alongside large commercial vehicles where the driver cannot see your vehicle. Occupants of a passenger vehicle are much more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a collision with a large vehicle due to the differences in weight, stopping distance and rollover potential. “It…

  • Taylor Pushes for a New Hospital in the Legislature

    Taylor Pushes for a New Hospital in the Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB – Thursday, Wildrose Battle River – Wainwright MLA Wes Taylor asked a question about the government’s plan to build a new hospital in Wainwright. The video can be watched here. “Today was the first of many hard questions I intend to ask this government about getting a new hospital for Wainwright,” Taylor said.…

  • Nixon Pushes for Flood Mitigation Measures in the Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB – Thursday, Wildrose Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre MLA Jason Nixon asked a question about the government’s plan for flood mitigation for the riding. The video can be watched here. “We cannot afford to leave our communities left on the front-lines for the next time a flood hits,” Nixon said. “We need answers on…

  • Bill 3 Restores Stability to Alberta’s Education, Health Care and Human Services, and Freezes Tuition

    The new government has taken steps to ensure Alberta families have the access to the essential services upon which they rely. If passed, Bill 3, the Appropriation (Interim Supply) Act, reverses reckless cuts to health care and invests in stable, predictable funding for the vital public services that matter most to Alberta communities. Reversing proposed…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Facts and Warning Signs

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Facts and Warning Signs

    A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to a part of the brain is cut off. This can be due to something (usually a blood clot) blocking the flow of blood to the brain (ischemic stroke). It can also be caused by a burst blood vessel bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). About 80%…

  • Propane Value Adding a Boost for Alberta

      Province would realize $1.2 billion in new tax revenue and 1,500 direct construction jobs from new propane processing facility  Alberta’s Industrial Heartland – Alberta would gain full time, stable jobs and an added $65 million annually in government tax revenue from each new industrial facility adding value to propane. A new report from Stantec,…

  • Elder Abuse Awareness

    Elder Abuse Awareness

      Every senior is a valuable member of society and has a right to be free of abuse. Elder abuse is any action or inaction by self or others that jeopardizes the health or well-being of an older person. An act of harm or the neglect resulting from a failure to act is especially detrimental…

  • Alberta RCMP supports Government of Alberta’s review of bail hearing process

    Edmonton, AB – The RCMP expressed its support for the Government of Alberta’s decision to undertake a review of the bail hearing process in the province. “The RCMP in Alberta welcomes any initiative that contributes to enhanced public safety. We look forward to working with the Government of Alberta in support of its review of…

  • Review into Crown Involvement with Shawn Rehn Prompts Comprehensive Review of Bail Process

    A report into the involvement of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) with Shawn Rehn recommends a comprehensive review of the bail process in Alberta, including who should attend Justice of the Peace bail hearings and under what circumstances. On January 17, 2015, Rehn shot two RCMP members at a St. Albert casino. Const. David…

  • Bill 1 to Ban Corporate and Union Donations

    Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta will ensure Albertans come first. “This legislation – the first bill of this government – is about focusing Alberta’s political parties where they should be focused: on Albertans. We are doing this by renewing our province’s democracy. Once this legislation is in place, Albertans can be…

  • NDP Restrict Debate for over $18 Billion in Spending

    NDP Restrict Debate for over $18 Billion in Spending

      EDMONTON, AB (June 16, 2015): The NDP are set to pass over $18 billion in spending with only three hours of debate in the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. That is $86 million of spending for every minute of debate, and $6 billion for every hour. “The NDP can’t just ask for…

  • Liberal Leader Swann to Co-Chair Mental Health Review

    Premier Rachel Notley and Liberal Leader Dr. David Swann announced that Dr. Swann will co-chair a review of Alberta’s mental health policy, working with Government MLA Danielle Larivee, a registered nurse. “Alberta’s current mental health system is not good enough, and needs to be reformed. Dr. Swann and I worked closely together on this issue…

  • Joint Committee Proposed to Protect and Renew Democracy

    Premier Rachel Notley and Official Opposition Leader Brian Jean have jointly proposed a special legislative committee to review Alberta’s elections, whistleblower and conflict of interest legislation. The committee will be comprised of nine government MLAs and eight opposition MLAs. “Albertans expect the rules governing their elections to ensure that the political process is all about…