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Fraser Institute Report Confirms NDP Energy Policies Will Have Damaging Long Term Effects on Alberta’s Economy
EDMONTON, AB: Following the release of a Fraser Institute report that confirms the damaging effect the NDP government’s carbon emissions cap will have on the Canadian economy, they must cancel the risky plan before it comes into effect, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The Fraser Institute report outlines the damaging effects the proposed cap of…
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Hidden Garden Provides Respite in Calgary’s Downtown Core
The City of Calgary officially reopened the Rooftop Plaza on Fire Station 1 at the end of July, located at 450 – 1 St. S.E., providing a rejuvenated green space for Calgarians who live and work in the downtown core, and for visitors to the city. The Rooftop Plaza renovation was undertaken to make much…
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Tough Economy Makes Dent as ATB Reports First Quarter Results
Edmonton and Calgary— ATB Financial has posted first quarter income before provisions of $126.0 million, compared to $112.0 million during the same period last year. “Even though we’re in a recession, we are seeing more optimism in the marketplace,” said Dave Mowat, ATB’s President & CEO. “But it’s still a very tough time for Albertans…
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Soft Demand to Impact Home Prices, CREB® Forecasts
City of Calgary –The economic situation in Alberta has impacted all aspects of the economy, including housing demand. However, price declines have been only slightly lower than expectations, as easing amounts of new listings has prevented steeper gains in supply levels, CREB® said today in its 2016 mid-year update. Benchmark prices have trended down this year…
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Health Advocate’s Office Inefficient and Wasteful: Barnes
EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government should stop wasting money on a health advocate’s office if it is not going to get results for Albertans suffering under a broken health care system, Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes said. A new report from Postmedia outlines how the health advocate position is costing $2 million, but is…
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RCMP High River – Theft of Collector Series Coins
High River, Alberta – On Sunday, August 14, 2016 at approximately 3:45 pm, an unknown male entered the Shopper’s Drug Mart on 3rd Avenue SE. The male went to a coin display case at the Post Office Outlet counter, broke open the locks on the display case, and stole in excess of two thousand dollars worth…
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Alberta Squanders Its Business-Friendly Image
Notley government must recognize the path back to prosperity is through improving the province’s investment climate By Steve Lafleur and Jason Clemens, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C. / Troy Media/ – The decline of Alberta’s investment climate is grabbing headlines in both traditional and social media. While the policies responsible for this chill were announced months ago,…
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RCMP Southern Alberta Reports: Cochrane and Brooks
Cochrane RCMP – Multiple Vehicle Thefts Cochrane, Alberta – On August 14th and 15th 2016, the Cochrane RCMP received reports of two separate thefts of motor vehicles in their area. On August 14th 2016, two vehicles were stolen from a residence on Woodland Ridge. A 2011 Dodge Journey was recovered less than a kilometre away…
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Riparian Restoration Field Workshops in Black Diamond
September 17-18 & 24-25th Introduction to Streambank & Riparian Restoration in Alberta’s Foothills Hosted by the Town of Black Diamond, this 3rd Annual Riparian Restoration Workshops are designed for citizen land owners, city planners, engineers, councillors, consultants, and farmers. Our workshop participants come from all around Alberta. Community members are encouraged to attend for free!…
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Provincial Parks Get $239 Million to Offset Underfunding
Alberta’s provincial parks system will receive a $239-million injection of funds over the next five years. Recreational users will soon see new and improved campsites, hiking trails, shower buildings, playgrounds, more picnic tables and campsites with power, expanded parking lots and refurbished day-use areas throughout the parks system. “With nearly a million people moving to…
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Calgary ReggaeFest: Bringing Cultures Together Under the Reggae Banner
This summer the Calgary International Reggae Festival (ReggaeFest) will be inviting some newcomers to Calgary to celebrate the sounds and cultures of Reggae together. The festival kicks off August 18 at noon at Olympic Plaza with a free noon hour concert followed by a free evening workshop and documentary movie screening in the community of…
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Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council to be Reviewed
The government is moving to restore consumer confidence in Alberta’s automotive industry by appointing George Cuff to lead a review into the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC). Cuff, a former mayor of Spruce Grove and an expert in board and council governance as well as governance reviews, has been asked to examine AMVIC and…
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Clark Supports Principle of a Carbon Tax, But Not ND Carbon Tax
By Meagan Wade EDMONTON, AB – Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark has released the following statement after significant debate on Bill 20, the Climate Leadership Plan. “The Alberta Party supports a price on carbon as part of a responsible environmental and innovation policy,” said Clark. “However, I couldn’t support the NDs version of a carbon…
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RCMP Alberta – Weekend Reports
Cochrane RCMP Suspicious vehicle leads to drug seizure Cochrane, Alberta – On August 14th 2016 at approximately 4 AM a member of the Cochrane RCMP was patrolling Springbank area when they noticed a vehicle at the Springbank Elementary School. Given the time of year as well as the time of day, the member felt this…
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A Moose on the Loose!
Who would have thought you could get a chance to glimpse moose out here at Glenbow?! Moose, Alces alces, are the largest memebrs of the deer family and are well known for their huge antlers which are found on the male members of the species. Moose may typically be thought of as gentle giants, but they…