Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on the Federal Election

      October 19, 2015 Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the result of the 2015 federal election: “I would like to congratulate Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau on his electoral victory. “I look forward to working collaboratively with him to build a strong Alberta within a strong Canada. “As leaders, we need to…

  • Jean Statement on Results of Federal Election

      FORT MCMURRAY, AB (October 19, 2015): Wildrose Leader Brian Jean issued the following statement on the results of the federal election: “On behalf of the Wildrose Official Opposition, I congratulate Justin Trudeau on the results of today’s decisive election. The Liberals had a well-run campaign, and I look forward to having an opportunity to…

  • Alberta Tops List of Entrepreneurial Cities; Okotoks Comes in at Number 6!

    Alberta Tops List of Entrepreneurial Cities; Okotoks Comes in at Number 6!

      Six of top 10 cities from Alberta; low rankings for Calgary and Edmonton reflect lack of focus on small-business friendly policies CALGARY – According to the 2015 Entrepreneurial Communities Report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Alberta once again dominates the annual rankings of Canada’s best places to start and grow a…

  • Royalty Framework May Spur Billions in Value Added Investment

      Alberta’s Industrial Heartland – Albertans could see nearly $25 billion of new investment flow into the province’s energy sector as a result of the Royalty Review. Changing the current Royalty Framework to recognize and incent value adding within Alberta will help optimize returns to Albertans and generate additional investment in energy processing. Alberta’s Industrial…

  • Today History Will Be Made ~ Be a Part of It: VOTE!

    Today History Will Be Made ~ Be a Part of It: VOTE!

    Election 2015 Polling stations are open from 7:30am to 7:30pm. Where do I vote? Foothills (Alberta) Find out by clicking here If you live outside of the Foothills area you can find your information by click here: http://www.elections.ca/home.aspx  

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Raising an Active Child

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Raising an Active Child

    The ABCs of physical literacy Did you know that helping your child develop physical literacy and a love of being active is a lot like helping them to become a better reader and develop a love for reading? Physical literacy is when kids have a wide range of basic movement skills and the confidence to…

  • Premises Affected by Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Alberta in 2015

    Premises Affected by Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Alberta in 2015

    Canada’s control program for equine infectious anemia (EIA) has made significant progress in reducing the prevalence of the disease in Canada. However, despite the best efforts of the horse industry and governments, EIA continues to be detected in Western Canada, particularly in the northern parts of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as in…

  • Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

      On Wednesday, October 14, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. NOTE TO ASSIGNMENT EDITORS – All media are welcome to attend. The 60-minute ceremony begins at 4 p.m. on October 14 at Government House, located at 12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton. Media may also…

  • China Trade Mission Important Learning Opportunity for the NDP Government

    China Trade Mission Important Learning Opportunity for the NDP Government

        EDMONTON, AB: On the eve of Alberta Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd’s trade mission to China, the Wildrose Official Opposition commended the government for undertaking this trip, and encouraging the minister to make it a meaningful one. “I am encouraged to see this government taking relations with Alberta’s second largest trading partner seriously,” Wildrose Leader…

  • Alberta Government Misses the Mark with Advisory Committee on the Economy

      Job creators fed up with government’s lack of small business focus CALGARY – Following Premier Notley’s announcement she is appointing an Advisory Committee on the Economy, small business owners are concerned about the government’s lack of representation of independent business owners.  Small businesses make up 95 per cent of all businesses in Alberta and…

  • Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Encourages Gambling for Entertainment

    Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Encourages Gambling for Entertainment

      Bill Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC), issued the following statement acknowledging Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (October 12-18). “Promoting healthy gaming environments is a shared responsibility of the AGLC, and our industry and community partners. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an opportunity to further educate Albertans…

  • Minister Eggen strives to improve governance of Edmonton Catholic Schools

      Education Minister David Eggen has appointed an expert adviser to work with Edmonton Catholic Schools to improve board governance. “I expect the elected members of all school boards across Alberta to act in the best interests of students. Over the past few weeks, it has become apparent that the board of Edmonton Catholic Schools…

  • Diminishing Returns and Skyrocketing Costs for Royal Alex Hospital

    Diminishing Returns and Skyrocketing Costs for Royal Alex Hospital

      EDMONTON, AB: With the announcement of a $4.5 billion overhaul of the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Wildrose is urging Alberta Health Services (AHS) to not turn the project of unprecedented cost into a sinkhole of expenses for the province, all while building only 381 new beds, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “This infrastructure…

  • Dialogue and openness sets the foundation for renewed relationship

    Premier Notley, Grand Chief Charles Weaselhead and Chiefs from Treaty 7 First Nations met to discuss working together to build a new relationship based on trust and respect. Today, the Premier and Chiefs of Treaty 7 met to discuss how to work together on a number of priorities. The initial conversation included: Progress on the…

  • Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy to grow and diversify Alberta business

    Premier Rachel Notley has named Joseph Doucet, Dean of the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business, as the chair of the new Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. The 10-member Committee will provide independent, expert advice to the Premier and government as it works to support Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The…