Tag: Northern Alberta

  • AUC approves $56 million TransAlta market manipulation settlement

    AUC approves $56 million TransAlta market manipulation settlement

    In a decision and consent order issued today the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approved a settlement under which TransAlta Corp. will pay $56 million to resolve contraventions of Alberta’s wholesale electricity market rules. The decision can be found on the AUC website at www.auc.ab.ca. Under the settlement agreement brought forward by the Market Surveillance Administrator…

  • Business Weighs In: NDP Budget Bad for Jobs and Alberta

    Business Weighs In: NDP Budget Bad for Jobs and Alberta

      EDMONTON, AB – Business leaders are weighing in on the NDP government’s plan for higher taxes, record debt and risky economics saying it will do little for job growth across Alberta, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Thursday. According to the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), the budget does “little to incent much needed investments to improve…

  • Budget 2015 gives Alberta entrepreneurs a $50-million funding boost to get their ideas off the ground

    October 30, 2015 – New funding will allow the Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) to provide Alberta-based companies with access to the capital and mentorship they need to get into the marketplace. The AEC will use these funds to continue to work in partnership with the venture capital community so Alberta’s entrepreneurs can access the expertise and industry…

  • Customers and Markets are Key to Maximizing Value of Oil and Gas

    Customers and Markets are Key to Maximizing Value of Oil and Gas

    CALGARY, ALBERTA – The key to maximizing and diversifying the value of oil and gas for Albertans is to ensure the province is globally competitive and connected to more customers in new markets, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said today in its submission to the Alberta royalty review panel. “The right balance of fiscal certainty…

  • Raising Taxes not a Guarantee of Higher Revenues

    Governments often fail to account for the behavioural effects spurred by its personal income tax rate hikes By Steve Lafleur and Charles Lammam, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, BC/ Troy Media/ – The Alberta government recently abandoned the province’s single 10 per cent tax rate on personal income in favour of a five-bracket system with a top rate…

  • Alberta Names New U.S. Representative

    Gitane De Silva, a professional diplomat, has been named Alberta’s senior representative to the United States of America. She will head up the province’s office in Washington, DC, which is charged with promoting Alberta’s economic and policy interests in key areas, including energy, environment and agriculture. “Ms. De Silva has the skill set to represent Alberta’s…

  • Alberta Advances Strategic Partnership with New Brunswick

    Premier Rachel Notley met with New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant in Edmonton to deepen co-operation on environmental and energy initiatives. The two leaders discussed a broad range of strategic and economic opportunities. In particular, they reiterated their support for the Energy East pipeline project – which will mean creating more jobs and refining in Canada.…

  • Education Minister David Eggen to Speak at CASS Fall Conference

      November 5, 2015 (8:15 a.m.) at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel. (EDMONTON) – The Honourable David Eggen, Minister of Education, will address delegates at the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS) Fall Conference: Issues & Solutions 2015 which will be held at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel (2620 32 Ave NE, Calgary) from November…

  • Alberta RCMP wants you to treat yourself to safety this Halloween

    Alberta RCMP wants you to treat yourself to safety this Halloween

      The Alberta RCMP is offering up some Halloween tricks to ensure the real treat this year is safety. There are some simple tips to remember before your little ghouls and goblins head out to collect their candy loot. Trick or treaters should: ·        Wear bright costumes with reflective tape or glow sticks. You will…

  • AUMA Applauds Province’s Support of Infrastructure and FCSS

    AUMA Applauds Province’s Support of Infrastructure and FCSS

      Province Supports Municipal Infrastructure Priorities  Edmonton –  (Tuesday’s) announcement of significant provincial funding commitments for municipal infrastructure will have a substantial impact on the well-being of Albertans. The province committed to two significant increases to municipal water and wastewater systems beginning in 2016. “We recognize that the province’s revenue shortfall made it difficult to…

  • 2014 had the Fewest Alcohol-Related Fatalities on Record in Alberta

    2014 had the Fewest Alcohol-Related Fatalities on Record in Alberta

    The latest traffic collision statistics confirm the fatality rate continues its downward trend, with a large drop in alcohol-related fatalities this year. 2014 had the lowest number of alcohol-related fatalities ever recorded in Alberta. Compared to 2013 there were 15 per cent fewer alcohol-related fatalities and drinking drivers in fatal collisions decreased by 20.5 per…

  • A Brief History of Bits

    A Brief History of Bits

    This article is courtesy of the Alberta Horse Industry Association By Carolyn Willekes, Ph.D. The bit is an essential part of our equine equipment.  No matter what discipline you ride, chances are you have at least one bit tucked away in your tack room.  Most of us bridle our horses without entirely understanding the purpose of…

  • NDP Budget Day 1: Record Debt Already Damaging Alberta’s Credit Rating

    NDP Budget Day 1: Record Debt Already Damaging Alberta’s Credit Rating

      EDMONTON, AB (October 28, 2015): Credit rating agencies are warning investors the first NDP debt-laden budget is already putting downward pressure on Alberta’s AAA credit rating, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Today, Moody’s released an update to markets saying Alberta’s planed steep debt increase will be credit negative. DBRS Limited also commented on…

  • Alberta School Board Association Reaction to Budget 2015

    Alberta School Board Association Reaction to Budget 2015

      The Alberta Government confirmed today reinstatement of funding for enrolment growth and funding cuts previously made by the former government. While the Alberta School Board Association is pleased about the commitment to fund every student, there was no funding increase for inflation, and additional funding for other programs will not begin until 2016-17. “There…

  • Wildrose Leader Brian Jean’s response to the 2015 Alberta Budget