Tag: Good News

Wildrose “On Your Side” Tour Chance to Hear From Everyday Albertans

This summer, Wildrose is embarking on a province-wide tour entitled “On Your Side”. The tour is an opportunity for myself as Wildrose Leader and our entire team of 22 MLAs to travel across the province to hear from everyday Albertans. Grassroots supporters are the most important level of any political organization. They tell us what…

July 29, 2016
New Star Trek Movie Boosts BC Economy

Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot’s Star Trek Beyond spent over $69 million in British Columbia and created 3,925 jobs VANCOUVER, /CNW/ – Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Bad Robot’s Star Trek Beyond, out in theatres today, provided a significant boost to British Columbia’s economy. New data released today shows that over the course of 78 days of…

July 29, 2016
Exceptional Students Awarded Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Outstanding young Albertans received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal in a special ceremony on Tuesday, July 26. Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell, lieutenant-governor of Alberta, presented the 2015 Queen’s Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal to eight exemplary students at Government House. The medal recognizes the recipients’ volunteerism and leadership within…

July 29, 2016
Job Grant Helps Employers Remain Competitive

Employers are seeing the benefits of the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) program that is helping businesses build a strong workforce through training. Launched in October 2014, the Canada-Alberta Job Grant responds to Alberta’s labour challenges by helping employers build a skilled workforce to meet current and future needs. The program is delivered by the Government…

July 29, 2016
Millarville Flower Festival 2016

A dry spring and summer hail didn’t stop the flood of beautiful arrangements at this year’s Flower Festival.

July 28, 2016
Winged Burrowers at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

This birds live in colonies that can consist of anywhere from 10 to 2000 nests… and we have a colony living right here at Glenbow Ranch! Bank swallows (Riparia riparia) are named for the location of their nests – the sides of eroding banks. The males of the species dig into the side of the bank with its…

July 28, 2016
Canada’s Premiers: Health Care Sustainability

WHITEHORSE, July 22, 2016 – Canada’s Premiers discussed the need for Canada’s health care systems to remain sustainable and to ensure quality health services for all Canadians in the face of challenges such as chronic diseases, pharmaceutical costs, a growing and aging population and the disparities in health outcomes for Aboriginal peoples. Provinces and territories…

July 27, 2016
Minister Hehr Announces Contract Award for New Resource for Veterans’ Caregivers

Online interactive tool will help caregivers support themselves and their loved ones while undergoing treatment and recovery Ottawa — The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, today announced the successful bidder for a contract to develop a new online tool that will help caregivers of Veterans with physical and…

July 27, 2016
Canadian National Miniature Horse Show names Supreme Halter Champion

Calgary – If you’ve got a name like Imprint Totally Rich and Famous, you’d better bring the swagger when you step in the ring. As one of 82 animals competing in the Canadian National Miniature Horse Show that ran Tuesday through Thursday (during) the Calgary Stampede, Rich (as he’s known) was in it to win it,…

July 27, 2016
Alberta RCMP and AMA Join Forces for the #RoomToWork Campaign

Edmonton, AB – The Alberta RCMP and the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) have partnered together for the #RoomToWork campaign. The campaign’s goal is to decrease the number of motorists who speed past emergency workers and tow operators when they are at the scene of an accident. AMA Service Vehicle Operators (SVOs) and emergency responders have…

July 27, 2016
Youth Environmental Engagement Grant

Applications Open August 1 The Alberta Emerald Foundation is pleased to bring back their micro-grant program for another year, with some very exciting updates!! Youth-led or youth-targeted environmental projects from around the province can now apply for up to $500 to help fund their initiative. With two granting periods (August to December and January to…

July 27, 2016
Premiers Strike an Agreement in Principle on Internal Trade

WHITEHORSE, July 22, 2016 – Premiers are committed to maintaining a modern and competitive Canadian market. They recognize the role that more open internal trade can play in helping businesses be more productive, create jobs, and grow the economy. Premiers reached an agreement in principle on a new Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The CFTA…

July 27, 2016
Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Alberta in 2017

The next Council of the Federation summer meeting of Premiers will be held in Edmonton on July 17-19, 2017. “A strong partnership among our provinces and territories is essential to meeting our shared concerns in a strong Canada. I look forward to welcoming the Premiers to the heart of the West, as we build on what…

July 27, 2016
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Turkey Preparation Tips

By Reena Nerbas Pot Lid On or Off? Dear Reena, Julia Child once said, “The lid should always be left “ajar” if potatoes are left in the pot after cooking”. Also, someone said that cabbage should be cooked without a lid on. Would you know why? By the way here are some of my own…

July 26, 2016
FortisAlberta Honouring High River – Amazing People. Amazing Place.

It was three years ago that the community of High River experienced a devastating flood that evacuated its 13,000 residents for several weeks while work was completed to make them safe to return. On Saturday, June 18, FortisAlberta marked the anniversary of the flood by hosting a barbecue in the community’s honour. Our team of…

July 26, 2016