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Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders
EDMONTON, AB – After reviewing Mr. Rob Anders’ leadership application, and conducting an interview with Mr. Anders, the Wildrose Executive Committee voted unanimously last night not to accept his application. Mr. Anders has been deemed ineligible for candidacy with the Wildrose Party. The Executive Committee thanks Mr. Anders for his interest and his service to Albertans.
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Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services
CALGARY, AB – The Wildrose continues to build on its legacy of protecting taxpayers from the PC government and Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) record of waste and mismanagement after the head of AHS admitted changes to policy came as a direct result of Wildrose freedom of information (FOIP) requests, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. On…
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Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on Family Day
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Albertans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the provincial Family Day holiday on February 16. “No matter what direction we may take in life, we are fundamentally shaped by family. In family, we find the source of our identity, the learning ground of tradition, the frame of memory…
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AHS Wellness News: Winter Fun for Everyone
Keeping kids active in winter Snow, ice, cold and fog are just a few of the natural elements we experience when autumn turns to winter. Although winter provides us with a great excuse to cozy up inside and stay warm, this isn’t always the healthiest choice. Children often experience a variety of distractions on…
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Healthy Q3 puts ATB in Strong Position to Support Customers
242 Alberta communities – Loan and deposit growth, along with prudent management, helped ATB Financial record a net income of $91.5 million in the quarter ending December 31, 2014. That’s up 22.6 per cent from the $74.6 million that ATB earned in the same quarter of last year. ATB’s net income for the first nine…
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Legislative Assembly of Alberta Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada
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AHS: Measles and Travel
As spring holidays approach, we know that many families have vacations planned, both within and outside of Canada. Travelling increases your family’s risk of exposure to many different diseases, including measles. Measles is a very real threat in many parts of the world, including as close to home as California, where a measles outbreak…
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RCMP Deliver Prevention News and Valentines to Seniors
On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 5 St. Albert RCMP officers attended the Chateau Mission Senior’s home for a special purpose. They delivered Fraud prevention flyers to the residents that explained how to protect yourself from scams. Then the uniformed RCMP officers gave each resident an old fashioned Valentine card as that romantic holiday is almost…
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CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta
Calgary, AB – Canada’s beef cattle industry takes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance seriously. The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place. BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally. It is not unexpected for…
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RCMP and Sheriffs – February is Distracted Driving Month
Edmonton, Alberta – February is distracted driving Month in Alberta and traffic units across Alberta have been focussing on distracted driving throughout the month. As a provincial priority, the Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) efforts is reinforcing the dangers associated to this serious traffic offence to reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes as a result of distracted driving. Distracted…
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Have fun this Family Day with free admission to Alberta’s provincial historic sites, museums and parks!
Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day by visiting our provincial museums, historic sites and parks for special events, including Family Fishing Weekend! Historic Sites and Museums All of the following sites will offer free admission on Monday, Feb.16. Oil Sands Discovery Centre – Fort McMurray The Odd-Lot Puppetry Company is presenting an all new…
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RCMP warn of internet romance scams
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to beware of internet Romance Scams. In Romance Scams, a victim connects with someone online – usually through a legitimate dating website. The victim and the scammer begin an online relationship, which the scammer tends to push into a whirlwind romance full of promises and…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension
Have you been tested for high blood pressure? Your doctor may put a cuff on your arm as part of a routine check-up to test your blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is caused by blood pushing too hard against the walls of your blood vessels, and it can be a serious medical condition. If…
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Premier Prentice statement on passage of Keystone XL legislation
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after the U.S. Congress passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline: “Today the U.S. Congress reflected the will of the American people and provided a path to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. “This positive, bipartisan decision is not a surprise. The indication I received in Washington…
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Shaw Communications Realigns Customer Service Operations to Enhance Customer Care
Impacted employees in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna offered relocation to contact centres expanding in Victoria, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montreal. Shaw reaffirms commitment to maintain all customer care operations in Canada CALGARY, February 11, 2015 — Shaw Communications Inc. today announced a realignment of its customer care operations in its Consumer division to better serve customers…
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