Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Agriculture Minister issues statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership

      Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier issued the following statement in response to the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade negotiations. “Alberta is a trade-focused province and we support the responsible growth of trade opportunities for our export sectors. This is a wide-ranging agreement that we need to review in detail before we…

  • Sleeping Like a Baby: Nighttime fire drills critical for heavy sleepers and children

    Sleeping Like a Baby: Nighttime fire drills critical for heavy sleepers and children

      Is someone in your family a heavy sleeper? Whether it’s a child or an adult, people who are heavy sleepers need extra measures if there is a fire in your home. Heavy sleepers may not wake up when a smoke alarm sounds or their judgment may be impaired when they do wake up. Current…

  • Fire Safety Week: Infographic

    Fire Safety Week: Infographic

  • Panda Sworn in as 22nd Wildrose MLA

      EDMONTON, AB: The size of Alberta’s Official Opposition caucus has grown to 22, following the swearing in of Calgary-Foothills MLA Prasad Panda, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Panda was sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell Monday morning at the Alberta Legislature Building, where he was joined by family and friends. Following the ceremony, Panda vowed…

  • Provincial Budget Must Serve Albertans, Not Ideological Interests: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Following Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s announcement that Alberta’s long overdue budget will be tabled on Oct. 27, the NDP must reconsider its priorities and introduce a budget that is truly in the best interests of Albertans, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Monday. “Wildrose has been repeatedly calling on the NDP to bring back…

  • Fire Prevention: Smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

    Fire Prevention: Smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

      Smoke alarms save lives. However, people who are deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to depend on the traditional smoke alarm to alert them to a fire. Smoke alarms and alert devices, called accessories, are available for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. There are a few types of…

  • Alberta Forest Companies Plant 65 Million Trees in 2015

    Alberta Forest Companies Plant 65 Million Trees in 2015

    Tree planting is essential for Alberta’s environment and economy Edmonton – Members of the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) planted 65 million tree seedlings in forests throughout the province in 2015. The industry also planted 65 million trees in 2014. This means that each year 16 trees were planted for every man, woman, and child…

  • True or False? Test your Smoke Alarm Knowledge

    True or False? Test your Smoke Alarm Knowledge

      Think you know all there is to know about smoke alarms? Challenge yourself by taking this quiz! True or False I should replace my smoke alarm every 10 years. A smoke alarm connected to household current is better than a battery-operated smoke alarm. Ionization smoke alarms are better than photo-electric smoke alarms. I will…

  • Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Strengthening Safety

    Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Strengthening Safety

      This year’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct.4-10) theme, “Hear the beep where you sleep” encourages all Albertans to install smoke alarms inside each bedroom of their home. While all homes in the province must have working smoke alarms, fire officials are now recommending Albertans increase safety by installing smoke alarms: inside every bedroom, outside each…

  • Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm

    Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm

    Fire Prevention Week 2015: October 4 – 10 The sound of a smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Unfortunately, many Alberta homes are missing this lifesaving tool. “We know from the research that working smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a fire nearly in half,” says,…

  • October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Learn the Signs and Make the Call National Child Abuse Prevention Month offers a reminder to all Albertans to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect, and to report any incident in which they believe a child or youth may need help. “All Albertans have a responsibility to protect our children. Make the call…

  • AFN Open Forum on 2015 Federal Election to increase momentum for focus on First Nations priorities

    AFN Open Forum on 2015 Federal Election to increase momentum for focus on First Nations priorities

    Federal party leaders invited to engage with First Nations OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is convening an Open Forum on First Nations and the 2015 Federal Election on October 7, 2015 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort in Enoch, Alberta.  The Forum will focus discussion on First Nations priorities and…

  • Provincial Budget to be Released October 27

      Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced Alberta’s Budget 2015 will be tabled in the Legislature on Tuesday, October 27. “I’m pleased to announce that on October 27, our government will introduce its first provincial budget. Our budget will outline a plan for jobs and economic growth while stabilizing public services and putting us on a…

  • Is Your Child Safe and Sound in the Backseat?

    Is Your Child Safe and Sound in the Backseat?

    Child safety restraints are required by law for all children under the age of six who weigh less than 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Depending on their age, size and walking ability, children should be restrained in rear- or forward-facing child safety seats. Children under nine years of age who weigh between 18?36 kilograms (40 – 80 pounds)…

  • Fire Prevention Week: Your Home Fire Escape Plan

    Fire Prevention Week: Your Home Fire Escape Plan