Tag: Central Alberta

  • Jean, Barnes and Osinchuk United Heading into Campaign

    Jean, Barnes and Osinchuk United Heading into Campaign

      CALGARY, AB (April 7, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean, Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes and Sherwood Park candidate Linda Osinchuk presented a strong and united front heading into the next election. “Both Drew and Linda have shown his hard work and dedication to our party.  I am thrilled to stand beside these dedicated…

  • An Unnecessary but Expected $28 Million Election

    An Unnecessary but Expected $28 Million Election

    07 April 2015 Calgary, AB – As expected Jim Prentice dropped the writ this morning for an election that will cost Alberta taxpayers an estimated $28 million. “The PC’s introduced a budget that raises taxes on ordinary families but cuts their kids’ education and their family’s health care. The Alberta Party has a better way…

  • Alberta To Head to the Polls

    Alberta To Head to the Polls

    Premier Prentice has called an election for May 5th, one year early. Are you ready? Political Party Party Leader As of (yyyy.mm.dd) Seats Occupied Seats Occupied by Women Percentage of Women Progressive Conservative Party Prentice, Jim 2014.09.06 70 19 27.14% Wildrose Alliance Party Jean, Brian 2015.03.28 5 1 20.00% Liberal Party Swann, David (Acting) 2015.02.01…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: All Smiles for a Healthy Mouth

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: All Smiles for a Healthy Mouth

      April is Oral Health Month Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of your overall health? With April being Oral Health Month, it’s a great time to think about the importance of keeping…

  • Marigold Libraries Offer Travelling Display of Alberta Books

    Marigold Libraries Offer Travelling Display of Alberta Books

    Alberta Award Winners Each year, Alberta authors and publishers are recognized through the WGA’s Alberta Literary Awards, the BPAA’s Alberta Book Publishing Awards, and the Alberta Readers’ Choice Award. Join Marigold, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta as we recognize these amazing Alberta bred books! About this Travelling Display…

  • Tips for Better Dental Health

    Tips for Better Dental Health

    The Alberta Dental Association and College reminds you that taking proper care of your teeth and gums makes a significant contribution to your overall health and well-being. Follow these steps to contribute to your good dental health. Put a smile in Your Body: Visit Your Dentist Regular dental exams by your dentist are the best…

  • The Results are in! Finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards Announced

    The Results are in! Finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards Announced

      EDMONTON, AB – “And the finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards are…” Today, at Edmonton’s City Hall, nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation, its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, to find out who would be taking another step towards receiving the coveted environmental award. Over the past weeks, a…

  • Auditor General Asked To Investigate PC Ministers’ Luncheon

      EDMONTON, AB – A taxpayer funded luncheon with no apparent government business requires an investigation by the Auditor General, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said (Thursday). A pre-election luncheon was held in January 2012 at a cost of $3740 and the hosting expense was picked up by two ministries; Alberta Education and Alberta Culture. However,…

  • Alberta’s economy: What’s next?

    Alberta’s economy: What’s next?

    Calgary, AB – We’re starting to see and feel the effects of the low price of oil. Our economy has slowed and various industries are tightening their belts. Many Albertans and others across the country are asking what will happen next. ATB Financial’s Chief Economist Todd Hirsch is addressing that question with findings from the…

  • Didsbury RCMP – Update: Subject in Custody

    Didsbury, AB: Didsbury RCMP and the RCMP Emergency Response Team have taken one subject in to custody from a residence in the 24th Street area of Didsbury. Didsbury RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance. No other details are going to be released at this time. An update will be sent, should…

  • Community Emergency Response Team Summit Coming to Calgary

    Community Emergency Response Team Summit Coming to Calgary

    Alberta Floods – Slave Lake Fire – H1N1 Alberta labelled “Disaster Capital of Canada” CALGARY, AB – After a large-scale disaster, local governments do not have the capacity to manage the over-whelming needs of an entire community. With dependence on municipal services, residents are exposed to longterm recovery efforts. Networks of prepared individuals and local…

  • Didsbury RCMP – Containing Area with High Risk Suspect

      Didsbury, Alberta:  Didsbury RCMP and the RCMP Emergency Response Team are  still active in a police operation and securing the area around 24th Street to ensure public safety while efforts continue to contact a resident. The RCMP continue to urge that residents in the 24 Street area of Didsbury to remain indoors with all exterior doors and…

  • Regional Intermunicipal Transit Discussions Held in Red Deer

    Regional Intermunicipal Transit Discussions Held in Red Deer

      (EDMONTON March 27, 2015) Regional municipal representatives this week were in solid agreement that public transit is vital to Alberta’s economic diversification and long-term prosperity. Following a first meeting between the transit-related committees of each of the Capital Region Board (CRB) and the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) March 26 in Red Deer, the group…

  • Spring is Coming – Are You Ready?

    Spring is Coming – Are You Ready?

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Kathleen Winfield Spring is approaching – are you and your horses ready?  There are quite a few tasks you can be doing now so you are ready to get out and enjoy your horses once winter has left us.  Our outdoor equestrian activity…

  • The Sheep River Ramblers Need your Vote

    The Sheep River Ramblers Need your Vote

    We need your help! As much help as we can get! Sheep River Ramblers, the library’s walking/hiking club, have been nominated for a 2015 Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Library Service and we are eligible for the YOU Libraries award, which is a people’s choice award, chosen by online voting by Albertans. Go to the…