Tag: Northern Alberta

  • No Timelines, No Terms of Reference, No Certainty from Today’s Royalty Announcement

    No Timelines, No Terms of Reference, No Certainty from Today’s Royalty Announcement

      EDMONTON, AB (June 26, 2015): Today’s royalty review announcement offered no clarity for Alberta’s energy industry, and added another layer of uncertainty to Alberta’s economy, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Ongoing delays in providing any framework or timelines for a royalty review will hurt confidence and investment in Alberta’s economy which is already…

  • Province Names Chair of Royalty Review Advisory Panel

    Dave Mowat, President and CEO of ATB Financial, will chair the province’s royalty review advisory panel. The panel will be responsible for listening to Albertans and stakeholders on what type of royalty structure the province should have. It will work under the principle that the owners of our oil and gas resources, the people of…

  • Environment Minister Must Explain Radical Book

    Environment Minister Must Explain Radical Book

      EDMONTON, AB – Environment Minister Shannon Phillips must explain a radical book she inspired and wrote the introduction for, the Wildrose said. An Action A Day Keeps Global Capitalism Away, written by Greenpeace activist Mike Hudema, advocates everything from climbing buildings and dropping banners to taking “militant” action against government and industry. The book says…

  • Wildrose to Put Forward Amendment to Shrink Small Business Tax Rate

      EDMONTON, AB – In light of several policies that will hurt the economy, businesses and families, Wildrose will put forward an amendment to Bill 2 to lower the small business tax rate from three to two per cent, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Royalty reviews, dramatic minimum wage hikes and tax hikes on businesses…

  • Parks Canada Warn Visitors to Watch for Bears

    Parks Canada Warn Visitors to Watch for Bears

    Before you go into the woods tonight…..check out the Parks Canada website for the latest bear sightings and trail closures: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/miseajour-update.aspx The months of July, August and September are busy in our parks for both bears and tourists. If you see a bear while visiting our mountain parks follow the advice for safe viewing on…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

    Stroke is a medical emergency. It is important to get emergency medical help right away so that the stroke can be treated. Strokes can be treated with medications, surgery, or other non-surgical techniques. The exact treatment used depends on the type of stroke, when the stroke started, and the overall health of the person having…

  • Two Phone Scams Hitting Alberta

    Two Phone Scams Hitting Alberta

    Service Alberta is warning Albertans of telephone scams in which callers demand payment of electricity bills and income taxes. Albertans have been receiving calls recently from individuals claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency or from Direct Energy and ENMAX, demanding payment through a credit card or online money/wire transfer services. Canada Revenue Agency…

  • Changes to our Health System Desperately Needed

      If there’s one word on everyone’s mind following the May 5 election, it’s change. Albertans spoke loudly and clearly at the voting booths that they wanted their elected representatives to go to work on reforming a political system that had grown stagnant in its ideas, unresponsive in its delivery of public services and unaccountable…

  • Unanimous Approval to Ban Corporate and Union Donations

    Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, was unanimously passed by the Alberta Legislature. The bill bans corporate and union donations to political parties, efffective June 15, 2015. Only residents of Alberta are permitted to contribute to a candidate, constituency association, political party or leadership contestant. “Fostering a vibrant, healthy democracy, where all…

  • Wildrose Helps Push Forward Amendment in Bill 1, Significant Loopholes Remain

    Wildrose Helps Push Forward Amendment in Bill 1, Significant Loopholes Remain

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose successfully helped amend Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy, to block a loophole allowing unions and corporations to make loan payments to political parties, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. However, Wildrose expressed concerns that two significant loopholes remain in the legislation. “Wildrose promised to fight for a total…

  • Canadian Angus Association 50, 75 and 100 Year Long-Term Recognition Awards Presented at National Convention

    Canadian Angus Association 50, 75 and 100 Year Long-Term Recognition Awards Presented at National Convention

      ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) honoured 550 years of membership at their National Convention banquet on Saturday, June 6, presenting six 50-year, two 75-year and one 100-year long-term recognition awards. The awards recognize breeders who have been a member of the Association for 50, 75 and 100 consecutive years.…

  • Stolen Horse Nightmare

    Stolen Horse Nightmare

      This article is provided courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Cpl E.A. Turco, RCMP Livestock Investigator Your worst nightmare has come true. Your horse is missing. Calm down and breathe. First, has he gotten out of his enclosure and maybe just strayed? Look for physical signs-a downed fence, open gate or…

  • RCMP Wood Buffalo – Plane Crash Near Fort McMurray – Update

      Wood Buffalo RCMP reports search crews have located remains identifying the second deceased person in this crash. The remains were located outside of the debris field. Next of kin notification has taken place. Search crews will continue to scan the area to assist the Transportation Safety Board in their investigation. Wood Buffalo RCMP is asking…

  • CFIB Challenges AB Govt to Release Economic Impact Analysis of $15 Minimum Wage Hike

    CFIB Challenges AB Govt to Release Economic Impact Analysis of $15 Minimum Wage Hike

      Files Freedom of Information request for all AB government studies and analysis CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today challenged the Alberta government to release all economic impact studies and analysis it has conducted or commissioned on the impact of raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. “The Jobs Minister’s…

  • Premier Enlists Financial Expert for Advice on Capital Plan

      David Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, will provide advice to guide the development of a new plan to meet Alberta’s infrastructure needs. “Investment in public infrastructure is foundational to the success of Alberta’s families and communities. As this government develops a plan to build the schools, hospitals and roads Albertans need,…