Tag: Northern Alberta

  • New Strategy Supports Alberta Small Business

    The Prentice Government is giving small businesses a stronger voice in government, easier access to information, regulatory guidance, and entrepreneurship support. “Alberta is a great place to do business but we need to do better if we want to have the best climate for small business in North America. Our new Small Business Strategy will…

  • Alberta RCMP Statement re: Ottawa attacks

    “Today our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims of the attacks. These acts of violence impact all Canadians, and particularly the men and women who serve this country in uniform and their loved ones, “ said Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta. “I want to assure all Albertans that…

  • Nominate an Outstanding Educator in Your Community

    Nominate an Outstanding Educator in Your Community

    Students, parents, colleagues and community members are encouraged to nominate an outstanding teacher or principal for the 27th annual Excellence in Teaching Awards. Nominations for pre-kindergarten teachers will also be accepted for the first time since the awards began. The 2015 awards will recognize approximately 130 semi-finalists, 20 of whom will receive an Excellence in…

  • Mandel Expensed Over $69,000 in Oilers Tickets: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB – Jim Prentice’s hand-picked minister and PC Edmonton-Whitemud candidate Stephen Mandel expensed over $69,000 to taxpayers for Edmonton Oilers tickets between 2008 and 2012, along with high priced travel bills, thousands in hosting tabs and even tickets to Edmonton’s Symphony Orchestra, the Wildrose announced today. The previously undisclosed expenses were released as part…

  • Four days of advance polls begins

    Advance Polls in each of the four electoral divisions: Calgary-Elbow; Calgary-Foothills; Calgary-West; and Edmonton-Whitemud begin today, Wednesday, October 22 and are available through Saturday, October 25, 2014. All Alberta electors resident in these Electoral Divisions can vote at Advance Poll locations from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Advance Poll locations are printed on Notice of…

  • Prentice government advances plan to boost seniors care spaces across Alberta

    Prentice government advances plan to boost seniors care spaces across Alberta

    The government is addressing the growing need for continuing care spaces in Alberta. As the next step in ensuring seniors have accommodation options that fit their needs, a targeted 1,500 continuing care living spaces will be constructed in both rural and urban areas. “Albertans want their government to make fiscally prudent decisions that reflect their…

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on the situation in Ottawa

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement: “On behalf of all Albertans, I would like to offer my sincere thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and comrades of the soldier shot today while standing on guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. “As the situation in Ottawa is ongoing, we will continue to…

  • RCMP Updates on Two Missing Women in Alberta

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 15 year old Megan L’Hirondelle – Located Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that Megan L’Hirondelle has been located in good health, and thank the public for their assistance. UPDATE: Missing 29 Year Old Female – LOCATED Grande Prairie, AB: The Grande Prairie RCMP…

  • Initiative to Improve Patient Flow, Keep Ambulances on Road

    Initiative to Improve Patient Flow, Keep Ambulances on Road

    Rapid Transfer Units to open within next six weeks at two city hospitals EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) today announced a local pilot project that will see the creation of Rapid Transfer Units and increased capacity at two emergency departments. The pilot project will also change how Emergency Medical Services (EMS) crews transfer patients…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie – Missing 29 Year Old Female

    RCMP Grande Prairie – Missing 29 Year Old Female

    Grande Prairie: RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a 29 year old female who has been missing since near the end of August. On October 19, 2014 family members reported Erin Leslie-Marie MOSES, a 29 year old female from Grande Prairie, as missing to the Grande Prairie RCMP. They reported that she…

  • Travel Alberta a Finalist for Social Media Initiative of the Year

    Travel Alberta a Finalist for Social Media Initiative of the Year

    Travel Alberta’s campaign with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been recognized as a finalist for Social Media Initiative of the Year in the 2014 Canadian Tourism Awards. Building on success in previous years, Travel Alberta and the airline partnered on a winter (2013-14) program to generate awareness, engage with customers and increase bookings to Alberta…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Halloween

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Halloween

    Halloween – a time to dress up in costume and stock up on candy. No wonder kids love this time of year! Halloween can be frustrating for parents who don’t want to send mixed messages by letting their children go candy crazy. Here are some ideas to lessen the impact of candy on your children’s…

  • Travel Alberta announces 2014 Alto Award Finalists

    Travel Alberta announces 2014 Alto Award Finalists

    The 2014 Alto Awards will be presented in nine categories at the Alto Awards Gala on October 20 at The Fairmont Banff Springs in conjunction with the Travel Alberta Industry Conference, October 19-21. The awards are determined by an independent evaluation team of industry volunteer judges. The 2014 Alto Ambassador Award, recognizing an exceptional Albertan…

  • What You Should Know About Enterovirus EV-D68

    What You Should Know About Enterovirus EV-D68

    Enteroviruses are a common group of viruses that can cause various types of illness, including respiratory illness that effects the nose, throat and lungs. Much like many other respiratory illnesses, we often see an increase in cases of enterovirus in the fall and winter seasons. In recent weeks, as expected, Alberta has seen an increase…

  • ATB to Meet Challenge Facing Business Bankers

    ATB to Meet Challenge Facing Business Bankers

    Calgary – When it comes to being trusted advisors for business customers, financial institutions have work to do, the latest ATB Financial Business Beat Survey reveals. “Business owners often see their bank as a painful necessity rather than a real partner in their business,” says Wellington Holbrook, ATB’s Executive Vice-President, Business & Agriculture. “At ATB,…