Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Forsyth Statement on Cabinet Pay Cut

    Forsyth Statement on Cabinet Pay Cut

      CALGARY, AB – Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth released the following statement on news the PC government will cut cabinet minister base pay by 5 per cent. “While my Wildrose colleagues and I welcome any cut to cabinet minister pay, I’m disappointed Premier Prentice chose not to take real action in addressing the bloated compensation packages…

  • Forsyth Issues Statement on Raj Sherman

    Forsyth Issues Statement on Raj Sherman

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth released the following statement on Raj Sherman’s resignation as Alberta Liberal party leader. “During his time as an MLA, Raj fought with passion and conviction on the issues he most believed in and it is a legacy he should be proud of. “He is a fierce advocate…

  • Reserve Your Site Online and Be a Happy Camper

      Gathering with family and friends, relaxing by an evening fire pit and sleeping under the stars at a provincial campground are not too far away. To help visitors connect with the summer camping season sooner, the Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca online campsite reservation system will soon launch to accommodate pre-booking of campsites. The system will open for…

  • Cabinet ministers take five per cent pay cut; MLAs asked to follow suit

    Cabinet ministers take five per cent pay cut; MLAs asked to follow suit

    Effective February 1, cabinet ministers will voluntarily take a five per cent wage reduction as part of their commitment to exercising fiscal discipline in these challenging times. “While work on our overall budget challenges is ongoing, Albertans are clearly telling us that they expect their political representatives to be part of the solution. All members…

  • Wildrose Remains Committed to Protecting Alberta Families

    Wildrose Remains Committed to Protecting Alberta Families

      By Heather Forsyth Is anyone else experiencing déjà vu? It wasn’t long ago Alison Redford was warning us about a “Bitumen Bubble,” talking up new taxes, and complaining her government wasn’t making enough revenue to balance the books or avoid new debt. Now, Premier Jim Prentice is talking about a “Price Trough” in oil,…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Rough Sledding?

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Rough Sledding?

    Every year, emergency departments treat children injured in sliding accidents. When minor bruises and bumps give way to broken bones and serious injuries of the head and spinal cord, it’s a sign that parents and children should be reminded of safety while playing outside. There are several precautions you can take that can help protect…

  • Alberta Supports Energy Innovation Through Kinetica Ventures

    Alberta Supports Energy Innovation Through Kinetica Ventures

    Kinetica Ventures program supports innovative companies to grow and diversify the Alberta economy. The Government of Alberta will partner with the federal government’s Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP) to support Innovate Calgary and its Kinetica Ventures program. Kinetica will assist in ensuring new energy-related technologies with proven market demand can become commercialized in a…

  • 33rd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference

    33rd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta  A total of 486 horse enthusiasts left their farms and convened at the 33rd annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer for a weekend filled with fun and education. Delegates came from all over BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon,…

  • ASIRT: Officer Involved Shootings Investigated

      ASIRT concludes investigation into RCMP officer-involved shooting near Tofield On January 6, 2014, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate an RCMP officer-involved shooting that occurred near Tofield, Alberta. On the same date, two rural residences were broken into and property was stolen including…

  • Alberta PC: Candidate Nominations Open In 10 More Constituencies

    Alberta PC: Candidate Nominations Open In 10 More Constituencies

      On Saturday, the provincial Nomination Committee for the PCAA met and determined another round of constituency nominations to be held on 7 March if a vote is required. They are: Calgary-Bow, Calgary-Mackay Nosehill, Edmonton-Calder, Edmonton-Decore, Edmonton-Gold Bar, Edmonton-Riverview, Edmonton-Rutherford, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo and Livingstone-Macleod As well, Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville will hold their nomination on 5…

  • Managing Cash Flow More Critical Than Ever For Small Biz

    Managing Cash Flow More Critical Than Ever For Small Biz

      Calgary – More than four in 10 of Alberta small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) surveyed run deficits at any given time of the year. That’s one of they key findings of the latest ATB Financial Business Beat. While 57 per cent of SMEs say they never run deficits, 42 per cent say they experience…

  • Premier Thanks Raj Sherman for his Service

    Premier Thanks Raj Sherman for his Service

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement following the announcement that Dr. Raj Sherman has stepped down as Liberal leader: “As Liberal leader, Raj has been a committed representative of his party members. “He is an advocate for health care and a champion for improving quality of life for all Albertans. “I expect that, as…

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust

    Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Albertans mark the United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust: “The Holocaust stands as the largest example of genocide in modern times. Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime murdered six million European Jews – men, women and children. The Holocaust claimed another five million lives…

  • National Post: Link Byfield Dead at 63

    National Post: Link Byfield Dead at 63

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  • Investor Optimism Remains for the Heartland

      Industrial growth continues despite surge of economic uncertainty in Alberta Alberta’s Industrial Heartland – Industrial construction projects and plans for $14+ billion in future growth in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland will generate valuable income and employment. Details of industry’s investment plans were highlighted at the annual Stakeholder Update and Luncheon hosted by Alberta’s Industrial Heartland…