Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Minimum-Wage Plan Brings Hope to Hardworking Albertans

    Minimum-Wage Plan Brings Hope to Hardworking Albertans

    The province is mapping out the next steps toward a $15 minimum wage by 2018 following several weeks of consultation with Albertans. The increases to minimum wage will move nearly 300,000 hardworking Albertans closer to earning a living wage for their families and provide certainty to businesses. Alberta’s general minimum wage will rise $1.00 to…

  • Wildrose Responds to Ridesharing Regulations Being Passed

    Wildrose Responds to Ridesharing Regulations Being Passed

    EDMONTON, AB: Following the release of the NDP government’s regulations for ridesharing services in the province, Wildrose Shadow Infrastructure Minister Dave Schneider released the following statement: “Following a delay of many months where a void was created in Alberta’s ridesharing industry due solely to the NDP government dragging its feet, it’s a relief to see these regulations…

  • Transportation Network Company Regulation and Insurance Driven by Safety And Fairness

    Transportation Network Company Regulation and Insurance Driven by Safety And Fairness

    The Government of Alberta has developed a framework to allow Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) to operate in a fair manner, while maintaining safe roads. The ministries of Transportation and Treasury Board and Finance have worked with the ride-for-hire industry, the insurance sector, municipalities and other stakeholders to develop appropriate insurance coverage, licensing and police information…

  • A Brush with Royalty for Returning Fort McMurray Continuing Care Residents

    A Brush with Royalty for Returning Fort McMurray Continuing Care Residents

    Residents invited to luncheon with Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex Story by Kerry Williamson An invitation to meet royalty does not come along every day. But what happens when your only clothes smell of smoke and ash – remnants of a devastating wildfire – and you have nothing fit for a date with a princess?…

  • Province Acts to Support and Protect Wood Buffalo Residents as They Rebuild

    Province Acts to Support and Protect Wood Buffalo Residents as They Rebuild

    Amendments to regulations under the New Home Buyer Protection Act and the Safety Codes Act will support and protect Wood Buffalo residents as they rebuild their homes. In May, more than 1,900 residential units were destroyed by devastating wildfires in the Wood Buffalo region. As residents return home and look for companies to help them…

  • Government Receives Confirmation of Foreign Firefighters’ Pay

    Government Receives Confirmation of Foreign Firefighters’ Pay

    Officials with the South African agency Working on Fire have confirmed that firefighters deployed in Alberta to help battle the forest blaze in the Fort McMurray area have been paid according to Alberta labour laws. Close to 300 South African firefighters stepped up to help the province fight the massive wildfire in northern Alberta last…

  • Annual Report Shows No Fiscal Restraint and Harmful Impact of NDP Policies: Wildrose

    Annual Report Shows No Fiscal Restraint and Harmful Impact of NDP Policies: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (June 29, 2016): The NDP government’s 2015-16 annual report shows a government with no plan for fiscal restraint, only policies that continue to hurt the economy, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The annual report showed an even higher than expected deficit after the NDP brought in billions of dollars in new government…

  • Government Stabilized Funding for Key Public Services in 2015-16, Despite Steep Drop in Oil Prices

    Government Stabilized Funding for Key Public Services in 2015-16, Despite Steep Drop in Oil Prices

    With the strongest balance sheet in the country, the Alberta government maintained nearly $50 billion in provincially owned net assets, despite the continued economic downturn and declining revenue due to the volatile price of oil. The newly released annual report shows government finished the fiscal year with a $6.4-billion deficit – $324 million more than…

  • Pinehurst Lake Campground Expansion to Include New Camping Sites and Recreation Facilities

    Pinehurst Lake Campground Expansion to Include New Camping Sites and Recreation Facilities

    The redevelopment of Pinehurst Lake campground in the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area this summer will expand outdoor recreation opportunities for Alberta families. Construction in the northeast Alberta recreation area will include approximately 100 new rustic campsites suitable for modern recreational vehicles. The old campground will be converted into a day-use area for the campers and…

  • Smith Affirms Choice in Education in Alberta: Wildrose

    Smith Affirms Choice in Education in Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Following the release of a Fraser Institute report on independent schools in Canada, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith issued the following statement: “This report highlights the importance of independent schools in Alberta.  There is tremendous choice in our education system, which allows parents to choose the option that best meets their child’s needs.…

  • Celebrate Leaders Working to Prevent Violence

    Celebrate Leaders Working to Prevent Violence

    Albertans are invited to nominate community leaders for recognition in the fifth annual Inspiration Awards. The awards honour Albertans who are working across the province, demonstrating leadership in family and community safety, by building healthy relationships and preventing family violence, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and bullying. “Violence in any form is unacceptable. Many individuals…

  • Liam and Olivia Top Baby Names Again in 2015

    Liam and Olivia Top Baby Names Again in 2015

    The graduating class of 2033 will abound with classic names. In 2015, the province welcomed 56,529 little Albertans to the world – 27,712 girls and 28,816 boys. With 2015 being another record breaking year for births in the province, Alberta’s future is exceptionally bright. The top name for boys was Liam at 301 and the…

  • Mail Service Disruption Possible – Alberta is Prepared

    Contingency plans are in place to ensure that Albertans can get access to government services in the event of a Canada Post work stoppage. A complete list of affected programs and the contingency plans will be posted on alberta.ca. The webpage will be updated regularly. Departments are working with clients in preparation for a possible…

  • Public Lands Enforcement Continues over Canada Day long Weekend

    Public Lands Enforcement Continues over Canada Day long Weekend

    There have been more than 1,200 charges and warnings issued since May 1 for various violations under provincial legislation, including the Public Lands Act. Government took steps to heighten enforcement on public lands this year through a co-ordinated effort by multiple enforcement agencies and use of the Report A Poacher line. Enforcing the safe and…

  • NDP Should Listen to Job Creators, Slow Down Minimum Wage Hike: Wildrose

    NDP Should Listen to Job Creators, Slow Down Minimum Wage Hike: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government should listen to the concerns of working families and back down from a dramatic minimum wage increase that is putting jobs and businesses at risk, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On Monday, Restaurants Canada warned the nearly 50 per cent hike from 2015 levels, on top of a hurting economy,…