Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

    Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

      Albertans are encouraged to take advantage of one of the highest charitable tax credits in Canada while supporting the province’s outstanding charities. Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen joined representatives from various charitable organizations, including a number of Santa’s helpers, to highlight the great work they do and the benefits charities and their donors…

  • Village of Longview Recipient of Choosewell Award

    Village of Longview Recipient of Choosewell Award

    Communities Choosewell : 2015 Award Winners Overall Healthy Community Wellness Champion: City of Brooks Brooks has gone above and beyond this year to make their community a healthier place to live. Inspired by Okotoks’ Most Significant Change story from 2014, Brooks has offered free recreation passes to all grade 7, 8 and 9 students in the…

  • New Alberta Child Benefit helps children and families

    New Alberta Child Benefit helps children and families

      The new Alberta Child Benefit and enhanced Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit will help lower-income families make ends meet and support the well-being of their children. All families earning less than $41,220 per year, including those receiving AISH and Income Support, are eligible to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit (ACB). The maximum annual…

  • Province Extends Closures of Cadomin and Wapiabi Caves to Protect Alberta Bats

    Province Extends Closures of Cadomin and Wapiabi Caves to Protect Alberta Bats

      The Cadomin and Wapiabi caves will remain closed for another five years to keep bat populations healthy and prevent the spread of White-nose Syndrome. Since 2010, Cadomin and Wapiabi caves have been closed to the public. The Alberta government is extending this closure in order to protect this critical hibernation site for bats. “Bats…

  • Small and Medium-sized Biz at Heart of ATB’s Plan to Help Grow Alberta

    Small and Medium-sized Biz at Heart of ATB’s Plan to Help Grow Alberta

      Edmonton — A decade-long strategy to focus on entrepreneurs and the small- and medium sized business community has now positioned ATB Financial to help protect and grow and guide good companies through the current economic uncertainty. “Our plan is to grow our financial support of business in Alberta by billions over the next few years,” said…

  • Stay Safe Near Aerated Lakes and Ponds

    Stay Safe Near Aerated Lakes and Ponds

      Thin ice and open water on aerated water bodies can pose a safety risk. A number of Alberta lakes and ponds are aerated through the winter to improve the survival of stocked fish. Aeration systems are delivered through the Alberta Conservation Association and Alberta Environment and Parks. “As winter sets in, Alberta offers an…

  • Government Restores Funding for Roads and Bridges

    Government Restores Funding for Roads and Bridges

    Budget 2015 provides $119 million to support rehabilitation and construction of roads and bridges in Alberta’s smaller municipalities and over $4.6 billion for projects throughout the province. The Government of Alberta will begin consultations in 2016 with municipal partners and key stakeholders to restore the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) beginning with the 2017-2018 fiscal…

  • Farm Stewardship Centre Renews Focus for 21st Century

    Farm Stewardship Centre Renews Focus for 21st Century

    The Government of Alberta is enhancing support for the development and use of sustainable agricultural practices within a diversified economy. The Farm Stewardship Centre in Lethbridge will provide a renewed focus on applied research, evaluation and implementation of new methods and technology aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of farming and food production. “Strengthening environmental…

  • Tax to Fight Parental Choice in Education must be Investigated: Wildrose

    Tax to Fight Parental Choice in Education must be Investigated: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Education Minister David Eggen must investigate why families are being taxed to pay for litigation challenges against expanding parental choice and increasing the presence of separate school districts across the province, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. In May, the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) unanimously passed a motion to…

  • No New Pipelines Means More Oil by Train: Wildrose

    No New Pipelines Means More Oil by Train: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (November 10, 2015): Pipeline advocacy must be a key priority of both the NDP government in Alberta and the new federal government after a second train carrying crude oil was derailed in Wisconsin this week, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Crude oil or petroleum product shipped by pipeline in Canada and…

  • Watch out for Wildlife in November

    Watch out for Wildlife in November

    Motorists are urged to be vigilant as the risk of wildlife collisions peaks this month.  The number of wildlife collisions doubles in November, from an average of 1,100 each month to 2,280. This increase in collisions is primarily caused by mating season as more wildlife are on the move in their search of mates. Additionally,…

  • PBO Projections Show NDP Oil Forecasts Overly Optimistic: Wildrose

    PBO Projections Show NDP Oil Forecasts Overly Optimistic: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer in Ottawa shows the Alberta NDP government is relying on overly optimistic revenue projections for the next several years, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The report projects that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices will only hit $55.40 by 2018. The recent budget introduced…

  • Province Honours Child Development Professionals

    Ten caring and committed professionals were celebrated at the 2015 Child Development Professional Awards of Excellence. Selected from over 120 nominees, award recipients were recognized for the significant role they play in young children’s lives. Nominees work in child care, early childhood development programs and services, and in Parent Link Centres. “Our government understands quality…

  • Alberta Supports Veterans’ Transition to New Jobs

    Alberta Supports Veterans’ Transition to New Jobs

    The Alberta Government joins Manitoba and Ontario in recognizing Department of National Defence (DND) training and testing requirements. This agreement will allow current and retired Canadian Forces members to operate commercial vehicles without additional testing. Previously, military veterans were unable to transfer their credentials when they left their military careers. This agreement allows conversion from…

  • While Albertans are Suffering Job Losses, NDP Continue to take care of their Friends: Nixon

      EDMONTON, AB (November 7, 2015): While ordinary Albertans across the province are suffering from job losses and wage cuts, the NDP patronage machine continues after the appointment of failed NDP candidate Bob Hawkesworth as new director of Calgary’s McDougall Centre, Wildrose Shadow Accountability Minister Jason Nixon said. Only four days after the campaign period…