Tag: Central Alberta

  • Red Deer RCMP investigate two reports of pet poisoning

      In the last five days, Red Deer RCMP have received two complaints of dogs being poisoned in the Kentwood neighbourhood. The first complaint came in on May 22 when a resident reported that her two dogs had become ill and were believed to have been poisoned. RCMP verified that the symptoms the dogs suffered…

  • Smith Statement on Education Funding Announcement

    Smith Statement on Education Funding Announcement

      EDMONTON, AB (May 28, 2015): Today, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith released the following statement following the NDP government’s announcement it will increase funding for school boards. “Wildrose believes every child deserves a world-class education, and in consultation with school boards, I’ve heard the importance of providing consistent year-over-year funding. “It is critical…

  • Helping secure a bright future for Alberta’s children

      The Premier and her Cabinet are restoring education funding for the 2015-16 school year —and are also funding enrolment growth — to provide needed resources to support student learning. “This government firmly believes that Alberta’s students deserve the best education we can deliver and, by restoring funding for kindergarten to Grade 12 students, we…

  • Premier Reverses Decision to Close Calgary Young Offender Centre

    Young offenders in Calgary and southern Alberta will stay in custody in Calgary to receive rehabilitative education services. Alberta’s new government is reversing the decision to close the Calgary Young Offender Centre. As a result, the centre will keep youth from Calgary and southern Alberta at the centre instead of moving them to the Edmonton Young…

  • Albertans Deserve Hard Timelines on Impending Royalty Review: Aheer

    Albertans Deserve Hard Timelines on Impending Royalty Review: Aheer

      CHESTERMERE, AB – The NDP should either abandon its royalty review or set hard timelines to prevent capital investment from leaving Alberta, Wildrose Energy Shadow Minister Leela Aheer said today. With Alberta facing challenging economic times and major energy companies cancelling or postponing capital investment, NDP Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd recently said a royalty…

  • Progressive Conservative Caucus disappointed with partisan behavior by new government

    Progressive Conservative Caucus disappointed with partisan behavior by new government

    Edmonton, AB – In response to an NDP MLA claiming he has already been chosen as legislature Speaker, Interim PC Leader Ric McIver expressed his Caucus’ disappointment with the blatant lack of regard for the traditions and history of the legislature. “The election of the Speaker is a long standing parliamentary tradition that should not…

  • Preparing for the Summer Grazing Season

    Preparing for the Summer Grazing Season

    An Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (AFRD) specialist says that cool dry conditions across most of Alberta have slowed forage growth in pastures and hay fields and if it stays that way could spell problems for producers. “If it stays dry the amount of growth will be limited and it is possible that pastures…

  • Another Overcrowding Crisis Signals Need for Change at AHS

    Another Overcrowding Crisis Signals Need for Change at AHS

      MEDICINE HAT, AB (May 27, 2015): AHS is putting vulnerable patients safety at risk by cramming them into hospital rooms that are dangerously overcrowded, Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes said today. A report surfaced Tuesday of serious overcrowding at two Calgary hospitals thanks to efforts from concerned front line workers within the health…

  • Alberta Forest Industry Congratulates Minister Carlier

      Edmonton – The membership of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates Oneil Carlier on his appointment as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. As a steward of Alberta’s forests, the forest industry looks forward to working with Minister Carlier to manage the landscape and grow Alberta’s economy in a sustainable way. Craig Armstrong, Chair of…

  • Alberta Parks – Fire Updates

    Alberta Parks – Fire Updates

      Before  you head out camping just check the Alberta Parks website for updates on fire bans: http://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/advisories-public-safety/fire-bans.aspx With the dry conditions and firefighters busy in Alberta’s forests we all need to be vigilante!

  • Ontario Firefighters Answer Alberta’s Call

    Ontario Firefighters Answer Alberta’s Call

    One hundred and twenty six Ontario wildland firefighters arrived in Alberta on Friday, May 22 to help battle wildfires. Current dry conditions in Alberta have increased the wildfire hazard to the point where more firefighters are needed to assist with current wildfires and respond to potential new wildfires. Alberta’s wildfire hazard is continually monitored. More…

  • Wildrose Expresses Concerns about “Appointment” of a New “Speaker”

    Wildrose Expresses Concerns about “Appointment” of a New “Speaker”

      EDMONTON, AB – Under Premier Rachel Notley, the Speaker’s Office is already appearing to be a partisan arm of the NDP government, Wildrose House Leader Nathan Cooper said today. On Monday, NDP Medicine Hat MLA Bob Wanner announced he will be the next speaker to media, before any election by the MLAs in the…

  • A New Chapter in the Story of Alberta

      Alberta’s 17th Premier, the Honourable Rachel Notley, and her Cabinet, were sworn in on the steps of the Alberta Legislature on May 24. Albertans have chosen a strong, stable majority government that will put the priorities of Albertans first – a government that shares in the very same values that built this province and…

  • Provincewide Fire Ban in Effect

    Provincewide Fire Ban in Effect

    Effective May 25 at noon, the province is applying a full fire ban to Alberta’s forests. The full fire ban prohibits all open fires, including campfires in campgrounds or backcountry and random camping areas. This includes charcoal briquettes. Portable propane fire pits and gas or propane stoves and barbeques designed for cooking or heating are…

  • Jean’s Statement on Swearing in of New Government

    Jean’s Statement on Swearing in of New Government

      EDMONTON, AB (May 24, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on the swearing in of Premier Rachel Notley and her new cabinet: “I’d like to congratulate Ms. Notley and the new members of her cabinet on being sworn in today for the monumental task of governing on behalf of all…