Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Thank You Mr. Hancock

    Thank You Mr. Hancock

    On behalf of Progressive Conservatives and all Albertans, I would like to thank Premier Hancock and his wife Janet for their enormous contributions to our province throughout their time in public life. I have always admired the Premier’s extensive understanding of public policy, and his passion for issues like education and children’s literacy which have…

  • RCMP Strathcona County – Mannequin Prank

    RCMP Strathcona County – Mannequin Prank

    Mannequin prank a “dummy” move……. Sherwood Park, Alberta – This morning at approximately 6:30 a.m, Strathcona County RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible body hanging from a power line along Wye Road east of Range Road 216. The citizen who called in with the information believed it was a possible prank but was…

  • Alberta Forest Products Association Forest Regeneration Statistics

    Alberta Forest Products Association Forest Regeneration Statistics

    Alberta Forest Companies Plant 65 Million Trees in 2014…Industry Plants 16 Trees for Every Albertan Edmonton, September 10, 2014 – Members of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) planted 65 million trees in forests throughout Alberta during the summer of 2014. This works out to 16 trees for every person in Alberta and an average…

  • Horses 101 and 201 Seminars: Getting Started With Horses

    Horses 101 and 201 Seminars: Getting Started With Horses

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Everything you always wanted to know about horses but didn’t know who to ask! The General Horses 101 seminars cover the topics of horse care & nutrition; assessing stables; keeping horses at home; and horse selection. Presenters for the seminar are well-known horse industry…

  • By Winning Final Stage, Impey Wins Six-Day Tour of Alberta

    By Winning Final Stage, Impey Wins Six-Day Tour of Alberta

    South African Comes From Behind to Win the Overall by One Second EDMONTON, ALBERTA – South Africa’s Daryl Impey of Orica-GreenEDGE outsprinted top Canadian Ryan Anderson to take a 10-second time bonus that catapulted him past five-day race leader Tom Dumoulin of The Netherlands and Team Giant-Shimano to win the Tour of Alberta, presented by…

  • 2014 CCMA Awards Show proves that Country rocks in Edmonton

    2014 CCMA Awards Show proves that Country rocks in Edmonton

    September 7, 2014 (Edmonton, AB) – The 2014 Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) Awards Show, hosted by Jann Arden and Rick Mercer, celebrated eight CCMA Award categories in a televised ceremony, live from Rexall Place in Edmonton. The 2014 CCMA Awards Show was broadcast across Canada on CBC-TV at 8:00pm (8:30pm NT) and 10:00pm EST…

  • Prentice Announces Transition Team

    Prentice Announces Transition Team

    Premier designate gets to work on forming his new government (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice announced his transition team today. “This is a group of talented, principled, and well respected Albertans who will assist in the transition to a new Progressive Conservative government, and I am honoured to have them on my team” said Jim…

  • Catch a Break helps Albertans catch Osteoporosis early

    Catch a Break helps Albertans catch Osteoporosis early

    EDMONTON – More Albertans will get screened and treated for osteoporosis with the launch of Catch a Break, a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) program that aims to reduce the number of hip fractures in the province. Through the program, health professionals contact Albertans who may have sustained a bone break as a result of…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Hints: Keeping Lunch Safe!

    AHS Weekly Wellness Hints: Keeping Lunch Safe!

    It’s that time of year again, time to dust off the lunch boxes and get the kids back to school. When packing a lunch it’s important to think not just about the nutritional content but also about food safety. If your child’s school doesn’t have fridges or microwaves for students to use, it can be…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after Jim Prentice was confirmed as the Premier-Designate of Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Premier-Designate Jim Prentice on his selection as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. “I look forward to working with Mr. Prentice on…

  • Prentice Meets with Leadership Candidates

    Prentice Meets with Leadership Candidates

    (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice met Sunday with Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver to acknowledge their campaign efforts and discuss ways to move the party forward. “There is absolutely nothing easy about leadership campaigns, and both these men worked extremely hard this summer,” said Prentice of Lukaszuk and McIver. “I’m grateful for the opportunity I…

  • School is back and so are children crossing the street

    School is back and so are children crossing the street

    Alberta drivers need to take extra care and attention because school has started and children will once again be active in school zones, playgrounds and neighbourhoods. Between 2008 and 2012, approximately 240 children under 15 were killed or injured while riding their bicycle or simply crossing the street on average each year. “The death of…

  • Alberta Crop Conditions at End of August 2014

    Alberta Crop Conditions at End of August 2014

    The warm, dry weather during the (month) continued to rapidly enhance crop development toward maturity. Outside of spotty showers, the Central and North East Regions reported some precipitation as well as hail storms with moderate to severe damage. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye is underway in the South, Central and North East Regions.…

  • “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    Edmonton, Alberta — Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.…

  • Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta

    Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta

    Jim Prentice was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative party today with about 77% of the votes. Here’s his acceptance speech: Thank you. I want to begin by thanking my family who have been by my side for this entire campaign. When Karen and I were married many years ago I promised her a motorhome…