Tag: Central Alberta

  • Throne Speech has Some Positive Reforms, But Fails to Address Economic Uncertainty

      EDMONTON, AB (June 15, 2015): Today’s Speech from the Throne contains positive measures but lacks key details to address the looming fiscal crisis facing Alberta during a time of economic uncertainty, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said today. “We are encouraged by a commitment to work with the opposition to ban corporate and union donations.…

  • New Government Brings in New Rules to Rebuild Democracy

    New Government Brings in New Rules to Rebuild Democracy

    Alberta’s new government opened the legislative session with action to renew democracy and restore stability to health, education and other vital public programs. The Speech from the Throne, read by Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell, announced that Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, will fulfill the government’s promise…

  • Knitted Knockers Create Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors

    Knitted Knockers Create Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors

      If you are a knitter then this group could use your help in keeping up with all the requests for Knitted Knockers! The Canadian website has patterns and video tutorials to learn to knit a Knocker. Knitted Knockers AB is a grassroots organization connected to other Knitted Knocker Groups across Canada and in the…

  • Fildebrandt Calls on NDP to be Open with ‘Mini-Budget’, End Fuzzy PC Accounting

    Fildebrandt Calls on NDP to be Open with ‘Mini-Budget’, End Fuzzy PC Accounting

      EDMONTON, AB – (Friday), Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt released recommendations to ensure the NDP ‘mini-budget’ is fully open and transparent and the government puts an end to fuzzy PC accounting practices. “Albertans sent Wildrose to the legislature to make sure the government doesn’t have a blank cheque. The NDP are looking to…

  • We asked Albertans, how happy are you? Here’s what you told us!

    We asked Albertans, how happy are you? Here’s what you told us!

      Calgary — The results are in from the first-ever ATB Financial Alberta Happiness Survey and, it turns out, we’re a pretty happy bunch. The majority of Albertans surveyed said they had a high level of life satisfaction, general happiness and emotional well-being. In fact, eight out of ten Albertans say they are happy. As the first-ever…

  • New Lieutenant Governor pledges to serve fellow Albertans

    New Lieutenant Governor pledges to serve fellow Albertans

    Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell took the oath of office (Friday) to become the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Events included a formal installation ceremony in the Chamber of the Alberta Legislature Building followed by outdoor closing ceremonies that featured a 15-gun Royal Salute, a 100-person military guard of honour and ceremonial music. In…

  • Grants help communities take action against elder abuse

    Grants help communities take action against elder abuse

      Nineteen seniors groups, community organizations, and municipalities across the province will receive support to help address and prevent elder abuse. The three-year $3-million Elder Abuse Co-ordinated Community Response grant program will allocate about $1 million per year. “Elder abuse affects our families, our neighbours and our friends. We all have a role to play,…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ride Safe this ATV Season

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ride Safe this ATV Season

      As Albertans gear up for summer and outdoor activities, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds all residents, and particularly parents of children less than 16 years of age, to be mindful of the significant risks associated with the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Children less than 16 years of age have not yet developed…

  • The Long Way Home Pauses in Okotoks

    The Long Way Home Pauses in Okotoks

    By Pam Jones, Editor. A journey from Nipawin, Saskatchewan to Chilliwack, B.C. can be daunting at the best of times but riding a horse and walking alongside it is a sheer feat of determination. I had the pleasure of meeting Kate MacEachern, Rebecca Santanna and her team members last week as they came through Okotoks…

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Grows Nearly 8% in 2014

    Industry’s growth supports 50 Alberta communities Edmonton – The latest numbers indicate that Alberta’s forest industry is continuing to grow and contribute to the province’s economic diversity. Values of lumber, pulp and paper, and panelboard manufactured by Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) members totaled $2.9 billion in 2014. The numbers reflect a 7.7% increase from…

  • Speeding Doesn’t Always Kill: Brain Injuries Can Change Your Life Forever

    Motor vehicle collisions account for more than one quarter of serious brain injuries in Alberta. This month, Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety is focusing on speed. “It is staggering that more than one quarter of all traumatic brain injuries in Alberta are due to traffic collisions. These life altering events are entirely preventable. Albertans of…

  • NDP Tuition Plan Misses the Mark For Students and Taxpayers: Taylor

    NDP Tuition Plan Misses the Mark For Students and Taxpayers: Taylor

      EDMONTON, AB – The NDP plan to freeze tuition is irresponsible and fails to protect students and taxpayers from the growing costs of education, Wildrose Advanced Education Shadow Minister Wes Taylor said. Advanced Education Minister Lori Sigurdson announced last week the NDP is poised to put an “absolute freeze” on all tuition. Taylor said…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Preventing Strokes

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Preventing Strokes

    Your best bet in preventing stroke is to identify your risk factors for stroke, and to work on the ones that can be controlled or treated. Your health care professional will be able to help you identify the risk factors that you can work on, and develop a plan that will work for you. There…

  • Alberta Critical Alert – Possible Tornado

    Alberta Critical Alert – Possible Tornado

    At 5:10 pm, a rotating severe thunderstorm was located 20km southwest of Ponoka, moving east at 30 km/hr.  This dangerous storm is likely producing very large hail and may produce a tornado over the next 30 minutes. Communities in the path include: Gull Lake, Morningside and Lacombe. Be prepared to take shelter immediately in a…

  • New Energy Chief Registered to Lobby Against Alberta Pipelines: Wildrose

    New Energy Chief Registered to Lobby Against Alberta Pipelines: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (June 11, 2015): NDP Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd must immediately explain why her new Chief of Staff Graham Mitchell is registered as an active lobbyist against Energy East and other key pipeline projects for Alberta’s industry, Wildrose Shadow Energy Minister Leela Aheer said today. “This sends a troubling message to our energy…