Tag: Northern Alberta

  • RCMP Warns of Tax Scammers

    RCMP Warns of Tax Scammers

      The news release below was issued today from RCMP Headquarters in Ottawa. The Alberta RCMP continues to receive reports of Albertans being targeted by this scam and would appreciate the media’s help in raising public awareness on this issue in communities throughout the province. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by this scam or…

  • Wildrose Statement on Auditor General’s Report: Victims of Crime Fund

    Wildrose Statement on Auditor General’s Report: Victims of Crime Fund

      EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday, Wildrose Shadow Justice Minister Scott Cyr released the following statement concerning the Auditor General’s review of the Justice Department’s ability to manage the Victims of Crime Fund (VOCF) and to follow the mandate that governs the fund: “I am incredibly disappointed by some of the key findings of the Auditor General’s examination…

  • Statement from Minister Ganley Regarding Auditor General’s Report

    Statement from Minister Ganley Regarding Auditor General’s Report

      Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report into the Victims of Crime Fund: “I thank the Auditor General for his careful consideration of the Victims of Crime Fund and his thoughtful recommendations. It is clear the fund can be better used to…

  • Statement from Minister Sabir regarding Auditor General’s report

      Irfan Sabir, Minister of Human Services, issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee: “I would like to thank the Auditor General for his investigation of the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee and for his thoughtful recommendations. “I am very…

  • Auditor General’s February 2016 Report Cites Need for Government Systems and Process Improvements

    Auditor General’s February 2016 Report Cites Need for Government Systems and Process Improvements

    Alberta’s Auditor General Merwan Saher provided details on his office’s recent work. The audits identify opportunities to improve the performance of and confidence in the public service. The Report of the Auditor General of Alberta—February 2016 includes a total of one repeated and 15 new recommendations to government. Report Highlights Information Management—Identifies four instances in…

  • Wildrose Statement on Unanimous Support for Family Friendly Legislature Motion

    Wildrose Statement on Unanimous Support for Family Friendly Legislature Motion

    EDMONTON, AB: (Tuesday), Wildrose House Leader and  Members’ Services Committee Member Nathan Cooper released the following statement on the committee’s all-party unanimous support for a motion to make the Alberta Legislature more family friendly: “I am heartened to see that MLAs are willing to work across party lines in supporting the Wildrose motion to make…

  • Wildrose Puts Forward Recommendations to Make the Alberta Legislature Family Friendly

    Wildrose Puts Forward Recommendations to Make the Alberta Legislature Family Friendly

      EDMONTON, AB: In an attempt to make the Alberta Legislature a more inclusive and family friendly place to work, Wildrose is putting forward common sense policies, based on best practices from across the country, to be considered by a subcommittee of the Members’ Services Committee of the Legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said (Monday).…

  • Drive Your Car but Park Your Phone

    Drive Your Car but Park Your Phone

      If you’re looking down at your phone, police will be looking for you. February’s traffic safety focus is distracted driving. Research indicates that driver distractions contribute to 20 per cent to 30 per cent of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive…

  • Call for True Awards Nominations

    Call for True Awards Nominations

    Recognizing Albertans leading the way in mental health and addiction programs and services Nominations are now open for the 2016 True Awards from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. The awards honour successful efforts to reduce stigma, encourage recovery and strengthen programs and services in the area of mental health and addiction.…

  • Alberta is Leading on Climate Change and Creating Jobs with Solar Power

    Alberta is Leading on Climate Change and Creating Jobs with Solar Power

      As part of its Climate Leadership Plan, the Alberta government is investing more than $5 million to help municipalities and farmers harness the power of the sun and support good local jobs. This investment will help build Alberta’s green energy sector, including creating jobs in the project design and construction sectors, while supporting jobs…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Battling the Winter Blues

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Battling the Winter Blues

      Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a subtype of clinical depression that occurs during the same season each year. You may have SAD if you had symptoms of depression during the last two winters but felt much better in spring and summer. SAD is sometimes called winter depression or seasonal depression. Experts aren’t sure…

  • Come Inside for Family Day at the Legislature

    Come Inside for Family Day at the Legislature

      Family Day at the Legislature has moved indoors for 2016, and there is plenty of free family fun to look forward to inside. Family Day at the Legislature Monday, February 15 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This February 15 all Albertans are encouraged to gather together and celebrate the heart of our province,…

  • Alberta and the Group of Seven: Teachers, Students and Colleagues

    Alberta and the Group of Seven: Teachers, Students and Colleagues

      New art exhibit opening February 8, 2016 Alberta and the Group of Seven: teachers, students and colleagues, an Alberta-centric Group of Seven exhibit, is opening on February 8 in the Borealis Gallery, located in the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre. This is a unique opportunity to view works from public and private collections from all…

  • Oil is a Blessing for Alberta – Not a Curse

    Oil is a Blessing for Alberta – Not a Curse

    Even in bad times, Alberta benefits significantly from its natural resources By Steve Lafleur and Kenneth P. Green, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – Ever since oil prices began declining from historic highs, it’s become fashionable to claim that Alberta – and Canada – bet it all on oil and lost. It’s an “I told…

  • 511 Alberta Innovations Mean Safer Roads

    511 Alberta Innovations Mean Safer Roads

      511 Alberta has launched two new platforms designed to help Albertans navigate our roads and highways year-round. Alberta will be the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a mobile app that allows citizen reporting of road conditions. The Citizen Reporter app will empower Albertans to report road conditions once they have taken an online…