Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques this month, with the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage increased from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage rose from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. A $1 per hour differential between the two wages will now…

  • Provincial boost for recovery of flood-damaged heritage sites

    Provincial boost for recovery of flood-damaged heritage sites

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Owners of heritage properties damaged during the June 2013 flooding are getting a boost from the province with grants to help preserve these historic sites. “Albertans take immense pride in the rich history of this province and in the historic buildings and sites that bring that history to life. The work to recover from the…

  • Zebra mussels busted at the border… twice

    Zebra mussels busted at the border… twice

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Alberta inspectors have discovered invasive mussels on two boats this summer, prompting a reminder for boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats. The contaminated boats, intercepted at Dunmore and Vermilion weigh stations, were headed to Alberta waters from New York and Ontario. One of the contaminated boat owners admitted he was very thankful for…

  • Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Calgary, September 4, 2014 – In keeping with his commitment at the beginning of his leadership campaign, Ric McIver today released his list of campaign contributions in advance of the first ballot to elect the next leader of PC Alberta and Premier. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of my campaign contributors, who…

  • Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    The Alberta government is providing $500,000 in community grant funding to help protect people and property from the threat of wildfires. “The FireSmart Community Grant program supports proactive wildfire management actions at the local level. These grants reaffirm our commitment to help communities reduce their vulnerability to wildfire.” ~ Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and…

  • Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    PC Leadership Candidates Continue Silence On Funding For Rare Disease Treatments in Alberta In a leadership race widely criticized as being void of ideas and real policy debate, The Isaac Foundation is again offering candidates an opportunity to get on record about an issue affecting the lives of a number of Alberta children. Last week,…

  • RCMP Jasper – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 16

    Today, September 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Jasper RCMP responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision approximately 5 km West of Jasper on highway 16. Jasper Fire and Emergency Services also attended the scene. As a result of further investigation it was determined that a Hyundai Elentra, driven by a 61 year old female (the…

  • Drive drunk, drive stoned, get caught: Alberta RCMP out in full force on Friday

    Edmonton, Alberta – On Friday, September 5th, RCMP officers across Alberta will step up enforcement efforts in support of the RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Strategy, aimed at increasing awareness of the dangers and social impact of a crime results in more injury and death across Canada than any other. In recognition of that reality, the…

  • RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    With the earlier darkness setting in, change of weather and wildlife movement there are a number of drivers striking wildlife while on Alberta roads. Motorists need to be aware of the safety issues. Slow down when visibility is diminished such as darkness. If you come to strike an animal take the appropriate actions to have…

  • Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Tiny fraction of small business owners say their priorities are being adequately addressed by candidates in race for premier CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that shows only six per cent of entrepreneurs feel small business priorities have been reflected in the race to become the new…

  • Parenting Tip: I Can’t Be the Problem

    Parenting Tip: I Can’t Be the Problem

    By Tom Barthel I hear this all the time “my other kids turned out fine and don’t have problems, just this kid does, so it can’t be me……” My answer is “If you had a car that started every morning, required no repairs, and never overheated, you would have an effortless experience owning that vehicle.…

  • The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    This article is provided courtesy of The Horse Industry of Alberta By Carolyn Willekes, PhD The domestication of the horse had a massive impact on the development of human civilizations. Although the horse continued to be used as a food source, he also came to fulfill a number of other essential roles in day-to-day life.…

  • Jim Prentice releases donors list ahead of leadership vote

    Jim Prentice releases donors list ahead of leadership vote

    (Calgary) All financial contributions to date have been disclosed a full week ahead of the leadership vote on September 6, said PC leadership candidate Jim Prentice. “I am fulfilling a commitment I made at the outset of my campaign to proactively disclose all donations to date ahead of the first ballot,” said Prentice. “I’m very…

  • Alberta Comes Out on Top at the 2014 Canada 55+ Games

    Alberta Comes Out on Top at the 2014 Canada 55+ Games

    Strathcona County hosted the Games this year. Everything just wrapped up on Saturday with the highlight being a Silver medal awarded to Florence Storch (101 years old) from Hanna, Alberta in the Javelin competition. The Turner Valley Braves battled their way to Bronze in the 55+ Mixed Slo-Pitch. Congratulations to all the participants in this…

  • RCMP Peace River – Male arrested on Canada wide warrants

    During the late hours of August 29, 2014 Peace Regional RCMP & High Prairie Police Dog Service arrested Keith Roland Carifelle, 27 years old of Cadotte Lake, AB on outstanding warrants. Carifelle was wanted on Canada wide warrants for being unlawfully at large after failing to report back to his halfway house in Edmonton, AB…