Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Wildrose statement on omission of Edmonton area for extended EI benefits

    Wildrose statement on omission of Edmonton area for extended EI benefits

    Wildrose Shadow Jobs Minister Grant Hunter today issued the following statement on the omission of only those in Alberta’s Capital Region from receiving a short-term boost in EI benefits: “I was disappointed to discover in the federal budget that those in the Edmonton Region who are currently sharing the brunt of our province’s economic downturn…

  • Government Takes Action to Protect the Safety and Dignity of Persons with Developmental Disabilities

    Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir has repealed the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Safety Standards Regulation in response to Albertans’ input. During the public consultation on the standards of safety for Albertans receiving supports through the PDD program, participants said the Regulation was confusing and caused undue stress in the community. The Minister accepted the…

  • NDP Still Without a Credible Jobs Plan as Weekly Earnings Drop

    With average weekly earnings plummeting 4.3 per cent year-over-year, it’s time for the NDP government to put an end to their risky economic experiments and put forward a credible jobs plan, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Over 80,000 jobs have been lost since last year, and the weekly earnings drop is the largest year-over-year…

  • Statement from Minister Ganley regarding potential privacy breach

    Statement from Minister Ganley regarding potential privacy breach

      Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement in response to a potential privacy breach of client data from the Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP): “I am extremely disappointed to learn that Maintenance Enforcement Program client data may have been compromised in a potential privacy breach. “As this information came to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Oral Health ~ it’s about more than the Mouth

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Oral Health ~ it’s about more than the Mouth

    Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of your overall health? With April being Oral Health Month, it’s a great time to think about the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. Although…

  • The Gateway U of A’s Campus Newspaper to Morph to Online Delivery and Monthly Features Magazine

    The Gateway U of A’s Campus Newspaper to Morph to Online Delivery and Monthly Features Magazine

    After 106 years as a campus newspaper, The Gateway is gearing towards a new model, which will prioritize digital and online content. The Gateway plans to cease the printing of their weekly student newspaper as of the April 6 issue in order to focus on online production and publish a print monthly features magazine. The content and stories that…

  • School Authorities Submit Policies Supporting Safe and Caring Schools in Alberta

    School Authorities Submit Policies Supporting Safe and Caring Schools in Alberta

      Education Minister David Eggen has provided an update on policy submissions from school authorities to support safe and caring schools. As of the morning of March 31, Alberta Education has received policies from 55 school authorities. It is anticipated that all but two out of the 61 school authorities in Alberta will submit policies…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence on Four Month Streak of Canadian Record Lows

    Alberta Small Business Confidence on Four Month Streak of Canadian Record Lows

    Calgary – Alberta small business confidence fell 0.2 points in March to 26.5 on the Business Barometer index published monthly by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The index registered consecutive historic lows in Alberta for the entire first quarter of 2016. Confidence remains 10 points below 2008 recessionary lows, and about 40 points below…

  • NDP Still Without a Credible Jobs Plan as Weekly Earnings Drop

    NDP Still Without a Credible Jobs Plan as Weekly Earnings Drop

    EDMONTON, AB (March 31, 2016): With average weekly earnings plummeting 4.3 per cent year-over-year, it’s time for the NDP government to put an end to their risky economic experiments and put forward a credible jobs plan, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Over 80,000 jobs have been lost since last year, and the weekly earnings…

  • Permanent Dialysis Unit Coming to Lac La Biche

    Permanent Dialysis Unit Coming to Lac La Biche

      A permanent six-station dialysis unit will be constructed at the William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre. The new unit will be equipped to expand dialysis treatment to more individuals in the area, as well as enhance patient care in the region. “I am pleased to deliver on a plan that Lac…

  • RCMP Commissioner Presents Commendation Awards in Edmonton

    RCMP Commissioner Presents Commendation Awards in Edmonton

    Edmonton, Alta. – Today, at a private ceremony at “K” Division RCMP Headquarters in Edmonton, RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson presented 12 commendation awards. Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta, was also in attendance at the ceremony celebrating recipients. Commissioner Paulson will be awarding the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery and the…

  • Lakeland  M.P.  Denounces  the  Exclusion  of  Bruderheim  from  EI  Benefits  Extension

    Lakeland  M.P.  Denounces  the  Exclusion  of  Bruderheim  from  EI  Benefits  Extension

     TWO  HILLS,  Alberta  –  Last  week,  the  Liberal  government  introduced  their  2016  Budget,  including  temporary,  targeted  changes  to  the  Employment  Insurance  (EI)  system  intended  to  help  hard-­‐hit  regions  of  the  country  experiencing  high  unemployment.    While  this  measure  is  a  temporary  fix  and  is  not  a  concrete  plan  to  create  jobs  and  to  grow  the…

  • NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: High income earners like Murray Edwards fleeing the province is more evidence the NDP government’s economic agenda is hurting Alberta’s long-term competitive advantage, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Canadian Natural Resources recently listed Edwards’ new official residence as being in London U.K. rather than Calgary. Edwards’ net worth is pegged at $1.48 billion by Forbes…

  • Alberta to float oil to tidewater by Zeppelin

    Alberta to float oil to tidewater by Zeppelin

    New technology bypasses NEB, interprovincial disputes The Government of Alberta has cracked the energy industry’s market access issues with a new initiative to ship bitumen, oil and natural gas directly to foreign markets using Zeppelin balloons. The New Zeppelin Project will allow Alberta’s energy products to reach international markets without the involvement of the National…

  • New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    The Government of Alberta has appointed Stan Magidson as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Securities Commission. Mr. Magidson will provide a wealth of experience and strong leadership to the ASC. “Mr. Magidson is well suited to address the ASC’s priorities, and will provide strong and effective leadership, working in concert with the…