Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Conference Board of Canada Report Confirms Out of Control Health Spending in Alberta: Wildrose

    Conference Board of Canada Report Confirms Out of Control Health Spending in Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (June 22, 2016): The latest Alberta Fiscal Snapshot by the Conference Board of Canada paints a bleak picture of Alberta’s out of control health spending without results, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Alberta spends 33 per cent above the national average on a per-capita age-adjusted basis for health spending, and approximately $600…

  • Update 3: Wood Buffalo wildfire recovery (June 22 at 2:30 pm)

    Update 3: Wood Buffalo wildfire recovery (June 22 at 2:30 pm)

    Recovery efforts are well underway two weeks after the start of voluntary re-entry into wildfire-affected communities in Wood Buffalo. Re-entry update Since voluntary re-entry began on June 1, nearly 62,000 people have visited information centres. Information for residents returning to the Rural Municipality of Wood Buffalo is available at the Future Forward Building (9717 Franklin…

  • NDP Government Must Clarify any Roadblocks to Municipalities Receiving Federal Infrastructure Funding: Wildrose

    NDP Government Must Clarify any Roadblocks to Municipalities Receiving Federal Infrastructure Funding: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government, like the government before it, appears to be missing out on much-needed federal funding by delaying approval for projects in Alberta’s municipalities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The New Building Canada Fund provides funding for projects to communities across Alberta, including small communities, designated as those with fewer than…

  • NDP And PC MLAs Letting Down Albertans by Blocking Fentanyl Study: Wildrose

    NDP And PC MLAs Letting Down Albertans by Blocking Fentanyl Study: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: NDP and PC members of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities failed to stand up for vulnerable communities across Alberta by voting down a motion to study the province’s opioid and fentanyl crisis, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The motion, presented by Wildrose MLA Ron Orr, would have set parameters for a…

  • Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Full Costs in Latest Series of Carbon Tax Ads

    Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Full Costs in Latest Series of Carbon Tax Ads

    EDMONTON, AB: With the NDP government’s new carbon tax and climate plan risking up to 15,000 jobs and dropping household income by $4 billion, today the Wildrose Official Opposition called on the government to release the full costs of their most recent radio and television carbon tax ad campaign. The government has already spent $700,000…

  • Province Funds Supportive Housing in Calgary

    Province Funds Supportive Housing in Calgary

    The Alberta government is investing $4 million for permanent supportive housing for Albertans with disabilities. Construction is expected to begin this summer on the site of Accessible Housing’s Fourth Dimension Group Home. Once complete, the new building will offer 45 units of barrier-free accessible housing with 24-hour, on-site supports for individuals with disabilities or limited…

  • National Aboriginal Day: Premier Notley’s Statement

    National Aboriginal Day: Premier Notley’s Statement

    “Today marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, honouring the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples across Alberta and Canada. “The spirit and pride of Indigenous people shine brightly across the province. Our celebrations today foster stronger connections tomorrow. “To the more than 220,000 Indigenous people who…

  • Province Supports Programs to Protect Children

    Province Supports Programs to Protect Children

    Seven community organizations throughout Alberta are receiving funding so survivors of child sexual abuse can get specialized services and the healing supports they need. The Government of Alberta is investing over $1.7 million through the Family and Community Safety Program to strengthen the work being done by Child Advocacy Centres, police services and other community…

  • Curriculum Review Must Provide Assurances on Standardized Testing and a Focus on Literacy and Math: Wildrose

    Curriculum Review Must Provide Assurances on Standardized Testing and a Focus on Literacy and Math: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government’s announcement of a major curriculum overhaul was short on details about getting back to basics in literacy and numeracy, just a few days after the Minister told a dedicated education advocate that “the matter of how mathematics is taught at individual schools [is] closed.” “Consultation is of the utmost importance…

  • Alberta Updating Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for Future Success

    Alberta Updating Curriculum to Better Prepare Students for Future Success

    Starting this September, Alberta Education will begin developing new curriculum and will be asking Albertans to provide input. Alberta Education’s new approach to developing curriculum will span six years and work will be done simultaneously on six subject areas: Arts, Language Arts (English, French, Français), Mathematics, Social Studies, Sciences, and Wellness. “This government is committed…

  • Government to Review Fort McMurray Wildfire Response

    Government to Review Fort McMurray Wildfire Response

    Agriculture and Forestry is reviewing its response to the Horse River wildfire that burned through parts of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the City of Fort McMurray in early May. The review will look at Agriculture and Forestry’s wildfire preparation and readiness up to May 31 of this year and the steps taken…

  • Grants Help Communities Prevent Elder Abuse

    Grants Help Communities Prevent Elder Abuse

    Twenty five seniors groups, community organizations* and municipalities across the province will receive a total of $1.2 million to help address and prevent elder abuse. The grants, announced on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, will be allocated for year two of the three-year, $3-million Taking Action Against Elder Abuse Co-ordinated Community Response program. The recipients…

  • Fort McMurray Animal Reunions

    Fort McMurray Animal Reunions

    More than 80% of animal evacuees are now reunited with their owners! The Alberta SPCA continues in its efforts to reunite the remaining animals with their owners. Anyone who hasn’t heard about their animals should check the gallery of unidentified animals maintained by Wood Buffalo’s Animal Control Services. New photos are added periodically. We welcome…

  • National Aboriginal Day in Canada

    National Aboriginal Day in Canada

    National Aboriginal Day Events National Aboriginal Day is an occasion for all Canadians to celebrate the rich contributions Indigenous Peoples, also known as Aboriginal peoples, have made to Canada. Find suggested events to help you celebrate this special day, either on your own, with family and friends, or with hundreds and thousands of other people…

  • Governments of Canada and Alberta Announce Continued Support for People of Fort McMurray

    Governments of Canada and Alberta Announce Continued Support for People of Fort McMurray

    The governments of Canada and Alberta have been working to support and bring relief to the people of Fort McMurray and all those impacted by the devastating wildfires in northern Alberta. Both governments will continue to stand with the community as the focus shifts to recovery and rebuilding efforts. In keeping with this commitment, the…