Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

    Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Putting power back into the hands of voters and keeping MLAs accountable to their constituents is the guiding principle behind Wildrose Chestermere-Rocky View MLA Leela Aheer’s Bill 206, the Recall Act, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  Under this new legislation, scheduled to be debated later today, voters would be empowered to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Have a healthy holiday season

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Have a healthy holiday season

      Holiday parties are upon us. Over the next several weeks, families and friends will gather together to share the season but unfortunately, they may also share not-so-joyful germs. With seasonal illness circulating, remember to protect your health and prevent illness. Get immunized: Immunization is the single most effective way of protecting yourself against influenza…

  • Wildrose to Introduce Common Sense Amendment for Teachers to Bill 5

        EDMONTON, AB: After consultation and feedback from stakeholders affected by proposed changes made in Bill 5, the Public Sector Transparency Act,Wildrose is planning to introduce an amendment to ensure teachers are not subject to disclosure thresholds lower than other public bodies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Wildrose believes public disclosure is an important…

  • Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

    Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

      Calgary — We’ve likely all had days when we thought: “If I was the boss, I’d do things differently.” But for Alberta’s 383,000 self-employed workers, they don’t just dream about it, they live it. But what does life look like for entrepreneurs in our province? At ATB Financial, we already know a lot about entrepreneurs because…

  • Mixed Martial Arts Bloodier but Less Dangerous than Boxing

    Mixed Martial Arts Bloodier but Less Dangerous than Boxing

    UAlberta researchers evaluate a decade’s worth of post-fight medical examinations to shed new light on injury risks of combative sports. By Bryan Alary, UofAlberta Mixed martial arts has a reputation for being one of the most brutal and bloody of all contact sports, but the reality is boxing poses a greater risk of serious injury,…

  • Pets Aid in Healing

    Pets Aid in Healing

    Studies have shown that pets can improve our emotional and physical well-being. Young Matteo Lantermilch gets a few licks and a lot of love from his new doggy pal, McDuff during a PALS pet therapy visit to Alberta Children’s Hospital. McDuff is one of the many furry canine PALS volunteers that visit the hospital on…

  • Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

    Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

    Lian Willetts’ presentation on prostate cancer metastasis leads to second-place finish at international research competition. By UofA (Edmonton) A University of Alberta researcher’s work to identify patients at greatest risk of prostate cancer cells spreading to another part of the body has earned a top award at a showcase of the world’s best up-and-coming research talent.…

  • Loewen Calls on Environment Minister to Protect Alberta Fisheries

    Loewen Calls on Environment Minister to Protect Alberta Fisheries

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government is failing in its duty to protect Alberta’s fisheries, Wildrose Shadow Environment and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said Wednesday.  The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA), in conjunction with Alberta Environment and Parks, has the responsibility of aerating lakes in Alberta that have insufficient oxygen levels for fish to survive during the…

  • NDP ‘Recycling’ $700,000 into Carbon Tax Campaign: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (November 27, 2015): The NDP government is rolling out a $700,000 propaganda campaign promoting their $3 billion carbon tax that will raise the price of everything, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Spending tax dollars to advertise about a new tax sends the wrong message to Albertans,” Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said.…

  • An open letter from Brian Jean and MLAs of the Wildrose Official Opposition on Bill 6

    An open letter from Brian Jean and MLAs of the Wildrose Official Opposition on Bill 6

      Family farming is a way of life in Alberta. It is intrinsic to the fabric of our rural communities, and has been for more than 100 years. I can also tell you from experience that nobody cares more about the safety of farms than the moms and dads who live there. Farm workers are…

  • Alberta to Participate in Historic Climate Change Conference in Paris

    Alberta to Participate in Historic Climate Change Conference in Paris

      Premier Rachel Notley will lead a mission to Paris from November 28 to December 2 at the United Nations 21stConference of the Parties (COP21) to demonstrate Alberta’s commitment to taking action on climate change and transitioning to a low carbon economy. During the mission, Premier Notley will join her federal, provincial and territorial counterparts…

  • Minister’s statement on resignation of AHS CEO

    Minister’s statement on resignation of AHS CEO

      Health Minister Sarah Hoffman issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Vickie Kaminski as President and CEO of Alberta Health Services: “I want to thank Vickie for the passion she brought to her role at Alberta Health Services. I appreciate the range of experience Vickie brought to the table, from her work as…

  • Government to Review Legal Aid Services

    The Government of Alberta is launching a legal aid review that will identify how to best provide legal aid services to Albertans. As the Government of Alberta is responsible for ensuring Albertans have access to a fair justice system, it will be leading the review. “We want to make sure we’re protecting the most vulnerable…

  • From Insulin to Islets: 100 years of Diabetes Research at UAlberta

    From Insulin to Islets: 100 years of Diabetes Research at UAlberta

    Seven reasons the University of Alberta is leading the fight against diabetes. You don’t have to look far to see the face of diabetes. Ten million Canadians have a form of the condition, either as diabetes or prediabetes, making it a growing and serious global problem. The University of Alberta has a remarkable legacy of…

  • AB Climate Strategy Expected to Help Build More Market Access

    AB Climate Strategy Expected to Help Build More Market Access

    CALGARY, ALBERTA – Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan provides direction that will allow the oil and natural gas industry to grow, further enhance its environmental performance through technological innovation, and is expected to improve market access to allow Canadian oil to reach more markets, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) said (Sunday). “Improving market access…