Tag: Central Alberta

  • Alberta’s Environmental Innovators Recognized at Emerald Awards Celebration

    Alberta’s Environmental Innovators Recognized at Emerald Awards Celebration

      EDMONTON, Alberta – On June 4, 2015, environmental leaders from across the province gathered at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre for the announcement of the 24th Annual Emerald Awards. Presented by the Alberta Emerald Foundation, the uniquely-Albertan award showcases environmental excellence in nine cross-sectoral categories. Earlier this year, the Alberta Emerald Foundation received many nominations for…

  • Province and Municipalities Taking Action on Climate Change

    A provincial funding boost for the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre will help local governments further reduce their carbon footprint, create jobs, and lower energy bills. Today the Government of Alberta announced a $2 million investment in energy efficiency and conservation initiatives led by local governments. “Municipalities are on the frontline of climate change. Supporting…

  • Considering a Landscaping or Lawn-Care Company? Get it in Writing!

    Considering a Landscaping or Lawn-Care Company? Get it in Writing!

    Whether you’re planning a major landscaping project or hiring a lawn maintenance company to cut your grass this summer, Service Alberta recommends you get it in writing! When entering into a contract with any home renovation or maintenance company, including those specializing in lawn care, always insist upon a written contract. Verbal contracts are hard…

  • Community and business leader to become province’s 18th Lieutenant Governor

    Community and business leader to become province’s 18th Lieutenant Governor

    Distinguished Alberta business leader and community volunteer Lois Mitchell will be installed as the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on Friday, June 12, 2015. The ceremony will take place in Edmonton in the Chamber of the Alberta Legislature Building. The installation will be followed by brief closing ceremonies on the Legislature grounds, featuring a 100-person…

  • NDP Health Plan: More Managers, More Centralization

    NDP Health Plan: More Managers, More Centralization

      EDMONTON, AB (June 8, 2015): The NDP plan to beef up and centralize Alberta Health Services (AHS) away from local decision makers will mean less quality care for patients, Wildrose Health Shadow Minister Drew Barnes said today. The announcement was made today by the NDP after the release of AHS’ ‘Patients First Strategy’ and…

  • Alberta Wrong to Increase Minimum Wage

      Policies based on party dogma won’t solve the province’s problems By Charles Lammam and Jason Clemens, Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – The new NDP government in Alberta has indicated it will aggressively increase the province’s minimum wage from $10.20 to $15 per hour over the next three years. There are a number…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Think Before you Drink ~ Protect Against Tooth Erosion

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Think Before you Drink ~ Protect Against Tooth Erosion

    It’s no secret; most of your favorite beverages contain a lot of sugar. Sugar in beverages, along with bacteria in the mouth, creates acids that can decay teeth. But did you know that many popular beverages such as pop, fruit juices and sport drinks, also contain acids that can damage teeth and lead to tooth…

  • Take Precautions for Agricultural, Animal-Handling Activities

    Take Precautions for Agricultural, Animal-Handling Activities

      As agricultural and animal-handling activities pick up around the province, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging all Albertans to take precautions – and make them part of their routines – to protect from diseases (such as E. coli, salmonella and campylobacter) that can easily be transmitted from animals to humans. Wash hands, thoroughly and…

  • Time For Alberta Education to Get out of Discovery Learning: Smith

      EDMONTON, AB – With parents, teachers and education stakeholders warning against the detrimental impact of primarily using Discovery Learning methods and practices, the NDP government needs to allow teachers to get back to direct learning approaches, Wildrose Education Shadow Minister Mark Smith said today. “Parents with children in public school deserve to know their…

  • A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    Twelve of Alberta’s greenest Grade 5 students participated in Environment and Parks’ Minister for the Day program. “What a wonderful way to begin my new role as Minister by meeting with these exceptional kids and learning about their concerns, as well as their solutions, to our environmental challenges.” ~ Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and…

  • 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

      On May 29th the following Alberta athletes, builders and media personality were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Carla MacLeod – Hockey Athlete Carla MacLeod was a defenceman for Team Canada for six seasons and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2006 Torino Olympics – where she…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Are You at Risk for a Stroke?

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Are You at Risk for a Stroke?

    Stroke is the third-largest killer of Canadian adults, after heart disease and cancer. It’s also the primary cause of physical disabilities and is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as a cause of mental disability. In Canada, there are more than 50,000 strokes a year. About 6% of deaths in Canada are due to stroke –…

  • Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    The Alberta government has laid charges against a Manning company and its owner for failing to comply with provincial pesticide regulations and provincial environmental legislation. Incident details Six charges against Air Ag North Ltd. and five charges against Randal Seaholm are the result of an incident that took place between August 24 and August 25,…

  • Alberta innovators, community leaders to receive province’s top honour

    Alberta innovators, community leaders to receive province’s top honour

    Eight Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2015.  The Alberta Order of Excellence is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System. “These great Albertans have led the way in building our province. In addition to setting a standard of…

  • Minister Phillips Promises New Climate Change Regulations will be in Place by the End of June

    On June 30, 2015, Alberta has four climate change regulations that are set to expire, including the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips committed today that new regulations will be in place before current regulations expire. “This government will take leadership on the issue of climate change and make sure Alberta is…