Tag: Northern Alberta

  • STARS Celebrates 30 Years of Care in the Air

    STARS Celebrates 30 Years of Care in the Air

      Alberta – Have you ever watched a STARS helicopter fly overhead and wondered what goes on inside? Or wanted to ask a STARS crew member a question? Here’s your chance to do all this and more at one of STARS’ upcoming open houses. To mark our 30th anniversary, STARS is opening the doors of…

  • NDP High Tax, High Spending Plan Will Put Alberta At Risk: WILDROSE

    The NDP must reevaluate their promises of higher spending, higher taxes, and zero measures to rein in spending in their first overdue budget, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “The NDP government must deal with the fact that higher taxes, higher spending and record deficits will not lead Alberta on a path to prosperity,” Wildrose Leader…

  • Alberta Culture Days Offers Free Admission to Many Historical Sites

    Enjoy free admission at Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums during Alberta Culture Days Alberta families will be able to visit many of Alberta’s historic sites and museums for free as the province celebrates Alberta Culture Days, September 25-27. As part of the celebrations, 14 of the historic sites and museums will be offering family-friendly…

  • Province Boosts Support for Families and Communities

    Funding for Family and Community Support Services programs that help strengthen communities will increase by $10 million.  “Our government committed to increasing FCSS program funding to meet the changing and expanding needs of children, families and seniors across the province. Albertans rely on these programs to support their well-being and strengthen our communities. ” Irfan…

  • Wildrose Energy Shadow Minister Begins Northern Energy Tour

    EDMONTON (September 21, 2015): Today, Wildrose Shadow Energy Minister Leela Aheer began a discovery tour of Alberta’s energy sector, visiting sites in the Drayton Valley-Devon and Leduc-Beaumont constituencies.   “Meeting with Albertans who work in the energy sector and viewing the incredible scale of operations we have in our province provides me with information and insight…

  • Albertans Don’t Need to be Told to ‘Settle Down’: Wildrose

    Albertans Don’t Need to be Told to ‘Settle Down’: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (September 21, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley needs to be listening to the concerns of Albertans and job creators instead of telling them to ‘settle down’, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  “Albertans are worried about jobs and the economy, and the premier should be listening to them, not talking down to them.…

  • Notley Must Denounce NDP ‘Manifesto’: Fildebrandt

      MEDICINE HAT, AB: After calling Alberta an “embarrassing cousin,” Premier Rachel Notley must denounce a new economic manifesto from her federal NDP friends that calls for an “overhaul to Canada’s economy,” Wildrose Finance Shadow Minister Derek Fildebrandt said today. The “leap manifesto,” signed by more than 100 prominent NDP activists, politicians and union leaders…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy After School Snacking

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy After School Snacking

      Whether your kids spend their after school time at home or on the way to an extra-curricular activity, they may be hungry for a snack. Planned healthy snacks will help children get the extra energy they need to grow and be active. Try to offer snacks at least 2 hours before a meal to…

  • Scratch Ticket Vending Machines Come To Alberta

    Scratch Ticket Vending Machines Come To Alberta

    Pilot to test innovative self-service technology  The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) and Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) are pilot testing 20 Instant Ticket Vending Machines in Calgary and Edmonton over the next year as part of our commitment to meeting evolving customer expectations. The intent of the pilot is to test whether Albertans…

  • Finance Minister Reaching Out To Albertans Through Pre-Budget Telephone Town Halls

    Finance Minister Joe Ceci is inviting Albertans to share their thoughts and priorities on the upcoming budget through telephone town halls on September 21 and 23. Albertans from across the province will be able to share their ideas directly with the Finance Minister on how the government can improve their quality of life and build…

  • Province Supports Innovation In Employment For Albertans With Disabilities

    More Albertans with disabilities will become employed through four innovative projects that promote inclusive workplaces. These four projects support youth, First Nation communities, employers and community organizations and will advance Alberta’s Employment First Strategy by providing inclusive and accessible workplaces for people with disabilities. “Our province is better because we welcome and embrace diversity. Albertans…

  • Government Releases List of Sole Source Service Contracts

    For the first time, information related to service contracts that were awarded without a formal competition process is available. Sole-sourced service contracts are now posted online at alberta.ca and will be updated on a quarterly basis. The first list will include contracts signed between April 1 and June 30 of this year. This is part…

  • Amidst Volatility, Alberta Investors Remain Calm: ATB Investor Beat 

    Amidst Volatility, Alberta Investors Remain Calm: ATB Investor Beat 

    Edmonton— Despite uncertainty in energy markets and volatility in the stock markets, only 10 per cent of Albertans feel now is a bad time to invest or add to their savings. That’s according to the first-ever edition of ATB Investor Services’ Investor Beat survey. “Since we conducted the survey in July, the markets have shown increasing…

  • Government To Fund Up To 400 More Midwife Births This Year

    Government To Fund Up To 400 More Midwife Births This Year

    Alberta families will have access to more midwifery services and supports thanks to increased investment from the Alberta government that will fund up to 400 more midwife-supported births this fiscal year. “I’m a firm believer in the right health care services delivered in the right place by the right health care professional, and that’s exactly…

  • Lieutenant Governor to Celebrate Stories of Compassion, Innovation and Courage

    Lieutenant Governor to Celebrate Stories of Compassion, Innovation and Courage

      Albertans leading work in the field of mental health and addiction will share their inspiring stories at the upcoming True Awards ceremony, hosted by the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. The awards will be presented by Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell. The 2015 True Award recipients are: True Grit – Jeffrey Chalifoux…