Tag: Northern Alberta

  • NDP Pipeline Strategy Failing, Coderre’s Hypocrisy Must Be Called Out: Wildrose

    NDP Pipeline Strategy Failing, Coderre’s Hypocrisy Must Be Called Out: Wildrose

        EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): With Quebec mayors hypocritically opposing the Energy East pipeline, it’s clear the NDP government’s plan for a new carbon tax to get the “social license” for pipelines is failing, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Thursday, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre was joined by other Quebec mayors in opposing the project…

  • Albertans Have a Chance to Shape Their Province: All-Party Committee Seeks Input from Albertans for Legislation Review

    Albertans Have a Chance to Shape Their Province: All-Party Committee Seeks Input from Albertans for Legislation Review

    How elections are run and whistleblower protection are just some the areas where Albertans can share their views as an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly undertakes a special review of key pieces of legislation. Christina Gray, chair of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee and MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods, said the review will…

  • All-party Committee Seeks Input from Albertans: Personal Information Protection Act Under Review

    All-party Committee Seeks Input from Albertans: Personal Information Protection Act Under Review

      The Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future is looking for feedback from Albertans as it undertakes a review of the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).  The committee is responsible for a comprehensive review of PIPA, which aims to protect the personal information of customers, clients and employees held by private-sector organizations. The…

  • Bragg Creek’s Banded Creek School Among Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

    Bragg Creek’s Banded Creek School Among Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

    The AEF believes in inspiring the next generation of eco-heroes by supporting Alberta’s young people (aged 25 and under) in their environmental efforts. With funds from founding program sponsor, ConocoPhillips Canada, and other sponsors and individual donors, the AEF provides micro-grants of up to $400 to environmental projects. The AEF intends to allocate over 100…

  • Multiple Contraband Products Seized by AGLC Investigators

    Multiple Contraband Products Seized by AGLC Investigators

      More than 306 kilograms of contraband shisha tobacco, contraband cigarettes, and flavoured cigars were seized by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC). The total potential lost tax revenue is estimated to be more than $116,000. The contraband products were found as a result of a search warrant in Edmonton at Alex’s Convenience Store…

  • Alberta Party Royalties Plan Focused on Sustaining Prosperity, Continued Growth of Alberta’s Energy Industry

    Alberta Party Royalties Plan Focused on Sustaining Prosperity, Continued Growth of Alberta’s Energy Industry

      CALGARY AB – January 12, 2016 – Understanding the total value Alberta’s energy industry delivers to Albertans beyond just royalties and creating policy that attracts investment even in challenging times is key to creating sustained prosperity in Alberta, says Alberta Party leader Greg Clark. The complete document, entitled Sustaining Prosperity can be found here.…

  • Wildrose Calls for Jobs Summit to Evaluate NDP Policies and Solutions for Alberta’s Economy

    Wildrose Calls for Jobs Summit to Evaluate NDP Policies and Solutions for Alberta’s Economy

    EDMONTON, AB (January 19, 2016): Today, the Wildrose Official Opposition called on the NDP government to strike a jobs summit to evaluate the impact of current government policies on small business and Alberta’s energy sector, and to propose solutions that would help the overall economy.  For this summit the government should invite small business leaders,…

  • Moody’s Negative Outlook Shows Urgency to Limit Borrowing and Constrain Spending: Wildrose

    Moody’s Negative Outlook Shows Urgency to Limit Borrowing and Constrain Spending: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday’s Alberta credit rating outlook change by Moody’s from stable to negative is the latest indication the NDP government must put together a more aggressive plan to reduce borrowing and program spending, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. In October, Wildrose first warned the NDP government about the dangers of further borrowing and failing…

  • Statement from Minister Ceci regarding Alberta’s credit rating

    Statement from Minister Ceci regarding Alberta’s credit rating

      Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, issued the following statement in response to Moody’s Investor Services’ decision to re-affirm Alberta’s AAA credit rating but assign Alberta a negative outlook. “We are pleased that Moody’s has affirmed our AAA credit rating. While today’s negative outlook is another consequence of the collapse…

  • AUMA Announces New CEO

    AUMA Announces New CEO

      The AUMA Board is pleased to announce that Sue Bohaichuk has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2016. “The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association Board was pleased to see many candidates of such a high caliber from across the country,” said Lisa Holmes, AUMA President. “I am proud to announce that…

  • Suncor Energy and Canadian Oil Sands reach agreement to support acquisition

    Suncor Energy and Canadian Oil Sands reach agreement to support acquisition

    Amended offer increases exchange ratio to 0.28 of a Suncor share for each COS share Amended offer supported by COS Board and Seymour Schulich Amended offer expected to expire at 4:00 p.m. (MT) on February 5, 2016 Shareholders are urged to tender their shares (All dollar amounts referenced are in Canadian dollars) CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired –…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Talking to Your Teen About Bullying

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Talking to Your Teen About Bullying

    Teens can be under a lot of pressure as they deal with hormonal changes, heartbreaks, anxiety about school, relationships, etc. With so much going on in your teen’s life, it is important to watch for signs that they may be struggling with bullying. If your teen seems unusually anxious, worried about going to school or…

  • Know an Albertan EcoHero? Nominate Them for an Emerald Award

    Know an Albertan EcoHero? Nominate Them for an Emerald Award

      Alberta Emerald Foundation receives nominations for provincial “Environmental Oscars” EDMONTON, AB – “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking,” said Albert Einstein. “It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” For the past 25 years, the Alberta Emerald Foundation has embodied a similar concept as Einstein’s as their…

  • Moving to a New Level of Care

    Moving to a New Level of Care

    When it came time for 90-year-old Howard Osgood to move into a supportive living facility, his family got help from AHS Story by: Lisa Squires Seniors might worry about the prospect of moving from their own homes into supportive living or long-term care, but planning ahead can make the transition easier, as the Osgood family…

  • A Rocky Start to Another Tough Year for Alberta: ATB Economic Outlook

    A Rocky Start to Another Tough Year for Alberta: ATB Economic Outlook

      Calgary — The first half of 2016 is likely to be the roughest yet as the economic downturn continues in Alberta. Today, ATB Financial is releasing its latest quarterly Economic Outlook for the province, providing insight into what may happen in the months ahead. Capturing five primary economic indicators, the key results from ATB’s Alberta Economic Outlook…