Tag: Central Alberta

  • Premier Notley Further Politicizes Senior Civil Service with Patronage Appointment

    Premier Notley Further Politicizes Senior Civil Service with Patronage Appointment

      EDMONTON, AB – Premier Rachel Notley is following the path set by the PCs by politicizing the senior civil service with a patronage appointment for an NDP partisan, the Wildrose Official Opposition said (Tuesday). An order in council passed by the NDP cabinet on May 28 created a top level job in the bureaucracy for…

  • Alberta MLAs Sworn In on Monday

  • Alberta’s Minimum Wage Increase Set in Motion

    Lori Sigurdson, the Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement today on minimum wage: “Today our government is pleased to announce the next steps in our plan to raise the minimum wage for Alberta families. The existing formula for minimum wage increases, based on the consumer price index and average weekly…

  • Government Acts to Protect Youth from the Dangers of Menthol Tobacco and Prevent Cancer

    Government Acts to Protect Youth from the Dangers of Menthol Tobacco and Prevent Cancer

    The province is banning the sale of menthol flavoured tobacco in Alberta after September 30, 2015. “More than half of young tobacco users are using flavoured tobacco, whether it’s menthol or a fruit or candy flavour. By banning the sale of these products, we can reduce tobacco use among youth and help our children stay…

  • Premier Notley and Minister Ganley issue statement on completion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    Premier Rachel Notley and Aboriginal Relations Minister Kathleen Ganley issued the following statement on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: “The Government of Alberta respects the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to bring light to a dark chapter in Canadian history. “The work of the commission and its members opened the door…

  • Progressive Conservative Caucus releases its Critic List

    Progressive Conservative Caucus releases its Critic List

      In response to the recent announcement of Alberta’s new Cabinet and on the day of all Members’ swearing-in, PC Interim Leader Ric McIver released the Progressive Conservative Opposition Critic List. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Alberta’s new Premier, her Cabinet, and her Caucus on their official swearing-in. Albertans have entrusted Premier…

  • Supporting Publishing in Alberta

    Themes & Variations receives Government of Canada funding Ottawa – Educational book publisher Themes & Variations will receive $22,500 through the Canada Book Fund for a publishing internship project. Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament (Red Deer), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. The…

  • Jean Releases Full Wildrose Shadow Minister Roster

    Jean Releases Full Wildrose Shadow Minister Roster

      EDMONTON, AB (June 1, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the full Wildrose Shadow Minister list. “On May 5, Albertans elected an incredibly strong team of Wildrose MLAs from every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for all Albertans over the next four years,” Jean said. “Our team will…

  • ATB Finishes Year With Record Results

    ATB Finishes Year With Record Results

    Edmonton – “When you read a news release about a financial institution’s fiscal year, it can come off pretty dry. It’s number after number and tends to be just about profits,” says Dave Mowat, President & CEO of ATB Financial. “Customers aren’t very impressed with increased profits if they see them coming on the backs of…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: It’s Time to Fight the Bite – Protect Against West Nile Virus

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: It’s Time to Fight the Bite – Protect Against West Nile Virus

      Summer has arrived in Alberta, and with it: the risk of West Nile virus. Much like you protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful UVA and UVB rays, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds you to make a summer habit of protecting yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites, and their potentially severe…

  • Alberta Business Barometer®: Small Biz Confidence Dips Further

    Alberta Business Barometer®: Small Biz Confidence Dips Further

      Half of entrepreneurs’ list wage costs as a major constraint: $15 minimum wage will exacerbate the problem CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer index today that shows Alberta’s small business outlook dropped 1.3 points in May to 45.7.  CFIB’s national Business Barometer® Index remained virtually unchanged…

  • Interprovincial Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Chicks

    Interprovincial Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Chicks

      Veterinary officials looking at hatchery’s source flocks Federal and Alberta provincial health and veterinary officials are probing almost three dozen cases of salmonella poisoning across three provinces, tied to handling of live baby chickens. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said Monday it’s so far investigating 17 cases of illness in people in…

  • Albertans have seized their political freedom: Now, what do we do with it?

    Albertans have seized their political freedom: Now, what do we do with it?

      It is probably difficult for people who have not lived in Alberta to understand the significance of our recent election:  after 44 years of one-party-state politics, the crippling of our political freedom is over.  We have proved to ourselves that political change is possible by making that change. Post-election polls show that Albertans are…

  • Restoring Trust: Wildrose Releases Proposals to Reform and Strengthen Legislature

    Restoring Trust: Wildrose Releases Proposals to Reform and Strengthen Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB (May 29, 2015): Today, Wildrose released a report outlining a series of proposals to empower MLAs, reform legislative committees, end bad practices and bring in new initiatives to reform Alberta’s legislature. Restoring Trust: Wildrose Proposals to Strengthen Alberta’s Legislature and Democracy was released today in Edmonton by Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and…

  • Albertans Welcome Short Term Commitments, but should be given long term solutions

    Albertans Welcome Short Term Commitments, but should be given long term solutions

      Edmonton, AB – Yesterday, the new NDP government announced they would restore education funding and fund enrollment growth for the 2015/16 school year at a cost of $103 million. Additionally, the Premier has reversed the decision to close the Calgary Young Offender Centre. “These announcements made by the new government do not come as…