Tag: Northern Alberta

  • AER responds to Auditor General’s audit of pipeline safety and will support recommendations made to the Government of Alberta on dam safety

    AER responds to Auditor General’s audit of pipeline safety and will support recommendations made to the Government of Alberta on dam safety

    Calgary, Alberta – The Alberta Energy Regulator has accepted all of the recommendations made by the Alberta Auditor General following an audit on pipeline safety that was released earlier today. Alberta Energy Regulator Pipeline Safety Audit The Auditor General’s pipeline safety audit found that the AER has well-functioning pipeline regulation systems, noting that “Albertans can…

  • Saskiw Statement On Bhardwaj Resigning From Cabinet

    Saskiw Statement On Bhardwaj Resigning From Cabinet

      EDMONTON, AB (March 13, 2015): Today, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw released the following statement on Naresh Bhardwaj removing himself from cabinet amid bribery allegations: “Mr.  Bhardwaj’s decision to step aside from his cabinet post was appropriate given the serious nature of the allegations he’s facing. “These types of troubling allegations directed at members…

  • Government Acting on Auditor General’s Report

    Ministers affected by today’s Auditor General’s report have released the following statements. Part of being under new management is how this government acts on recommendations from Alberta’s Auditor General. All the recommendations call for better monitoring and oversight, improved performance measures or systems, thorough risk analysis, or training to improve program accountability and results. Improving…

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice re Naresh Bhardwaj

    Statement from Premier Jim Prentice re Naresh Bhardwaj

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement today: “Recently, troubling allegations have been made against Naresh Bhardwaj, the Associate Minister of Persons with Disabilities and the MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie. While these allegations remain unproven, they must be treated seriously. “I spoke to Mr. Bhardwaj this morning. Following our discussion, he indicated his desire to step…

  • In Light Of #PRENTICEBLAMESALBERTANS, Wildrose Launches NotYourFault.CA

    In Light Of #PRENTICEBLAMESALBERTANS, Wildrose Launches NotYourFault.CA

      EDMONTON, AB (March 13, 2015): After Premier Jim Prentice pinned the blame on Albertans for years of PC waste and mismanagement, the Wildrose today launched a new website called NotYourFault.ca where Albertans can sign up and join a movement dedicated to putting Albertans first. Prentice has steadfastly refused to apologize for his comments telling…

  • Statement from Shayne Saskiw, MLA for Lac La Biche-St Paul-Two Hills

    Statement from Shayne Saskiw, MLA for Lac La Biche-St Paul-Two Hills

  • Saskiw calls for Stronger Extradition Policy to Keep Sex Offenders like Stanley Behind Bars

    Saskiw calls for Stronger Extradition Policy to Keep Sex Offenders like Stanley Behind Bars

      EDMONTON, AB – Following news convicted Alberta sex offender Michael Stanley was arrested for raping a 69-year-old Seattle lady, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw called on Justice Minister Jonathan Denis to immediately expand and strengthen the government’s extradition policy today. The new policy would ensure those who have committed heinous crimes and break their…

  • Alberta Emerald Foundation: Announcing our new Executive Director

    Alberta Emerald Foundation: Announcing our new Executive Director

      Alan Ross Board Chair, Alberta Emerald Foundation On behalf of the Alberta Emerald Foundation Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce Carmen Boyko as our new Executive Director. Carmen brings over fifteen years of progressive non-profit/charitable experience to the Alberta Emerald Foundation. A strong relationship builder, Carmen has been described by her references…

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Continues to Grow

      Alberta Forest Products Association 3rd Quarter Results Revenues up from 4% from same period last year Edmonton – Values of lumber, pulp and paper, and panelboard manufactured by Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) members totaled approximately $696 million for the 3rd quarter of 2014. The value of production was up $26 million or 3.9%…

  • Increased Hunting, Fishing Fees Aid Outdoor Programs

    Increased Hunting, Fishing Fees Aid Outdoor Programs

    Programs for Alberta fish, wildlife and habitat projects will be enhanced through increased fees for some hunting and fishing licences. The increases, which come into effect April 1, 2015, were requested by the Alberta Conservation Association. A portion of the levies for hunting and fishing licences are directed to that organization to help fund its…

  • CASS/Alberta Education Annual Learning Conference Scheduled for Edmonton on March 11 – 13, 2015

    CASS/Alberta Education Annual Learning Conference Scheduled for Edmonton on March 11 – 13, 2015

      (EDMONTON) – The 2015 Annual Learning Conference hosted by the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) and Alberta Education will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on March 11 – 13, 2015. The theme for the Annual Learning Conference is ‘Pathways for Leading and Learning.’ The Honourable Gordon Dirks, Education Minister…

  • Alberta Seeing Progress on New School Projects

    Alberta Seeing Progress on New School Projects

    A new status report shows progress on Alberta’s plan to create more than 78,000 new student spaces, with more than 230 school projects underway or recently completed. “Alberta faces major fiscal challenges but our commitment to core services has not changed. By extracting better value for the dollars we spend we are protecting priority infrastructure…

  • Renewed Wildrose to Focus on Holding PCs Accountable, Paving out New Ideas for Alberta

    Renewed Wildrose to Focus on Holding PCs Accountable, Paving out New Ideas for Alberta

      EDMONTON, AB – A renewed Wildrose Official Opposition will be squarely focused on holding the PC government accountable and presenting a positive alternative that will create jobs, grow the economy and make Alberta an even better place to live, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. With an elitist PC government blaming Albertans for years of…

  • Funds Flow for Sprinkler and Safety Upgrades

    Funds Flow for Sprinkler and Safety Upgrades

    Seniors in 105 housing and continuing care facilities will be more secure in their homes thanks to fire and safety system upgrades. The Government of Alberta will fund the upgrades in 75 government-owned or supported seniors lodges during the next three years, improving 4,700 units. The funding will also upgrade all 1,750 government owned or…

  • Alberta PC: Nomination Updates

    Alberta PC: Nomination Updates

    This weekend marked our third Super Saturday, and we are now less than 30 nominations from a full PC Alberta team for the next general election. Four constituencies voted in their new nominees while nominations were closed in a handful of other constituencies. Before we move onto the results, I want to thank of our…