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Wells Appointment Shows NDP Politicization of Public Service
EDMONTON, AB: The appointment of Mark Wells, former NDP campaign communications strategist and AUPE communications manager, to run the Public Affairs Bureau (PAB) shows a hypocritical acceleration of the politicization of the public service by the NDP, the Wildrose Official Opposition said (Thursday). In opposition, Premier Rachel Notley and former NDP leader Brian Mason were…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Managing Chronic Health Conditions
Live well and feel better Do you live with a health conditions that requires ongoing management? These are called chronic health conditions and include things like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure and even some cancers. Approximately 30 per cent of Albertans report having at least one chronic health condition and for those over 65…
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AUMA Announces Winners of 2015 Municipal Awards for Service, Achievement and Municipal Sustainability
The Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2015 Awards. The Awards were presented last night at the Association’s President’s Dinner, the first event of its Annual Convention and AMSC Trade Show being held Wednesday through Friday at Calgary’s Convention Centre. Awards are…
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Human Services Announcement means New Support for Women’s Shelters
ALBERTA – Wednesday the Government of Alberta announced additional funds for women’s shelters. Included in this historic funding increase are targeted dollars for second-stage shelters, operational increases for emergency shelters, child trauma counselors, specialized housing & support services staff working in shelter and an increase in the fee-for-service agreements with on-reserve shelters. It’s worth highlighting that…
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Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Police and Peace Officer Memorial Day
Premier Rachel Notley provided the following statement on the 17th annual Police and Peace Officer Memorial Day. “Today, we recognize and remember the 100 brave men and women who lost their lives as they worked to keep Albertans safe. “This year Albertans lost two exceptional men in the line of duty: RCMP Constable David…
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Report Confirms Job Creator Confidence Hits New Low
Following the most recent report from ATB Financial released on confidence among small and medium sized business in the province, Wildrose is sounding the alarm that confidence among SME’s is plummeting to unprecedented lows. “This report paints a bleak picture of business confidence in our province being at an all-time low,” Wildrose Jobs, Skills, Training,…
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Alberta Government supports women’s shelters with new investment
Women and children affected by family violence will benefit from enhanced supports. The Government of Alberta is fulfilling its commitment to enhance supports for women and children affected by family violence with $15 million in new funding. This investment will help make a broader range of supports available, including counselling or other community supports, such…
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Alberta Business Owners’ Confidence Slipping: ATB Business Index
Calgary — For the first time in the two and a half years since ATB Financial has surveyed small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the ATB Business Beat, more believe their business will be worse off six months from now (33 per cent) than those who feel it will be better off (26 per cent). This time…
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Minister of Human Services responds to Legislative Offices Committee Decision
Minister of Human Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement in response to the restoration of funding for the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. “Any time a child dies, it is a tragedy. As government we have a responsibility to ensure that when a child dies in our care, it is properly investigated,…
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Entrepreneurs: Capitalize on Tourism
New and improved tools and services are now available for entrepreneurs interested in starting or expanding their tourism business. The tourism entrepreneurship program includes one-on-one advisory services, regional workshops and partnerships to connect entrepreneurs with resources. “Diversifying our economy is essential. Tourism creates jobs and we are proud to help support small businesses grow…
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Notley Must Stand Up Against Claims Alberta Has The ‘Dirtiest’ Oil: Jean
Premier Rachel Notley must stand up for Alberta against claims that we have the ‘dirtiest fuel’ and tell the real story which is that Alberta does the best job of protecting the environment of all energy producing jurisdictions, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said today. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stated her opposition to the Keystone…
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Alberta Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
‘Remember, Honour, Love, Respect and Recognize’ Each year, the ceremony begins with the Massed Pipes and Drums of Alberta leading the marching law enforcement officers to the South Grounds of the Alberta Legislature. A number of dignitaries address the families, friends and public, followed by the reading of the fallen officers’ names. Family members…
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NDP Gives 7.25% Raise to Officials & Vote Themselves a Junket to Boston
EDMONTON, AB (September 24, 2015): While many Albertans are facing wage cut backs and unemployment, the NDP just rubber stamped a 7.25 per cent pay increase for all senior independent officers of the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The motion was approved by NDP members at today’s Standing Committee on Legislative Offices.…
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Discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance at the Art Gallery of Alberta
Nocturne: Berlin Noir October 24, 2015 Edmonton, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) invites you to discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance…Berlin Noir. Nocturne: Berlin Noir is Your AGA’s annual Halloween masquerade, and takes place this year on Friday, October 24. Celebrate…
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Municipal over-spending costs AB households over $2,000
Operating spending soars nearly 3.5 times more than what is sustainable CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual Alberta Municipal Spending Watch report today that reveals operating expenditures by the vast majority of the province’s municipalities have risen at an unsustainable rate between 2003 and 2013, the last year for which…
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