Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Statement from Minister Ganley on Mr. Iacobucci’s review

    Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement in response to former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Frank Iacobucci’s review of the 2013 investigation into allegations of conflict of interest involving former Premier Alison Redford: “I have received the report from Mr. Iacobucci, and our government is in the process of…

  • Pharmasave Black Diamond – April Customer Appreciation Day

    Pharmasave Black Diamond – April Customer Appreciation Day

    Our Community Matters Customer Appreciation Day 10 % off all regular priced items Some restrictions apply The 3rd Wednesday of every month. Stop in for refreshments and baked goods…. on Wednesday, April 20th Don’t forget to visit our website for more sale information and our weekly flyers www.blackdiamondpharmasave.com

  • Nixon Statement on Justice Iacobucci “Tobaccogate” Investigation

    EDMONTON, AB: (April 4th), Wildrose Shadow Democracy and Accountability Minister Jason Nixon released the following statement on the release of Justice Frank Iacobucci’s Tobaccogate investigation. “It was with interest that we read the report of former Supreme Court Justice Iacobucci on the Tobaccogate investigation. “We hope the government will take his advice and ask Ethics…

  • Premier Notley speaks to Albertans on CTV, Global on April 7

    Premier Notley speaks to Albertans on CTV, Global on April 7

    Premier Rachel Notley will outline the government’s plan to create jobs and help families through the economic shock created by low oil prices. After travelling around the province meeting Albertans and hearing their views on the province’s budget, the Premier will address the province on local CTV and Global stations this Thursday at 6:45 p.m.…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Healthy Mouths, Healthier Bodies – is there a link?

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Healthy Mouths, Healthier Bodies – is there a link?

      Do your body a favour. Go to the dentist. Research shows there may be a link between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes, respiratory disease, heart disease, and stroke, as well as premature and low-birth-weight babies. Although scientists are only just beginning to understand this link, dentists are encouraging people to…

  • NDP Downloading Housing Costs onto Municipalities: Stier

    NDP Downloading Housing Costs onto Municipalities: Stier

    EDMONTON, AB (April 6, 2016): This week, Wildrose Shadow Municipal Affairs Minister Pat Stier challenged the government to restore the cancelled Grants in Lieu of Taxes Program, which pays for the important municipal and social housing facilities vulnerable Albertans need. The previous government’s budget included cancelling the Grants in Lieu of Taxes Program on social…

  • Statement from Minister Ganley on Ethics Commissioner Decision

    Statement from Minister Ganley on Ethics Commissioner Decision

    Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement in response to Alberta’s Ethics Commissioner, Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., appointing the Conflicts of Interest Commissioner in British Columbia to provide the requested advice: “I thank Hon. Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Alberta’s Ethics Commissioner, for considering my request for her advice. “Hon. Marguerite Trussler,…

  • Health Minister Working with Partners to Increase Access to Midwifery

    Health Minister Working with Partners to Increase Access to Midwifery

    Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman has reaffirmed the Government of Alberta’s desire to work with partners in health care to expand choice for expectant Alberta mothers. “Midwives give expecting mothers an alternative option that is safe, compassionate and effective. This government recognizes the excellent and efficient care that midwives provide. I’m very proud that this government…

  • George Lane Park’s New Centennial Stage to be Installed in early April

    George Lane Park’s New Centennial Stage to be Installed in early April

    The redesigned Centennial Stage in George Lane Park will be installed in early April as fabrication work is almost complete. Local artists were invited to submit proposals for the redesign of the stage last March. The winning design, created by John Greg Ball, was selected through a public voting process. The original stage was constructed…

  • NDP Should Release Kaminski Resignation Letter in Full: Wildrose

    NDP Should Release Kaminski Resignation Letter in Full: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: After receiving a heavily redacted version of former Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) CEO Vickie Kaminski’s resignation letter, Wildrose is calling on the NDP government to release the full version to Albertans. A CBC exclusive report revealed several allegations of political interference in Alberta’s health care system that is, “rooted in an ideology of…

  • New Clerk of Legislative Assembly of Alberta Appointed

    New Clerk of Legislative Assembly of Alberta Appointed

    The Honourable Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, is pleased, after extensive consultations with staff and input from all legislative caucuses, to announce the appointment of Mr. Robert H. Reynolds, QC, to serve as the 7th Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, effective April 4, 2016. “Mr. Reynolds, a long…

  • Theft over $5,000 from Wildrose Jewellers in Okotoks

    Theft over $5,000 from Wildrose Jewellers in Okotoks

    Okotoks, Alberta – RCMP Okotoks are investigating a theft of jewellery stolen from Wildrose Jewellers in Okotoks. An unknown female entered the store at opening and made off with multiple pieces of gold and diamond jewellery from a display case. The estimated value is in excess of $15,000. The female suspect is described as early…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Robbery

    RCMP Okotoks – Robbery

    Okotoks, Alberta – On March 26, 2016  at approx. 4:30 p.m., Okotoks RCMP were called to a Robbery at Home Depot.  A lone female had been approaching her vehicle when two females unknown to the victim approached her.  One of the suspects assaulted the victim, while the second one attempted to steal her car.   The victim was not…

  • David Swann on Mental Wellness

    David Swann on Mental Wellness

    (Alberta Liberal Party) Mental Wellness Needs to Begin Upstream of Psychiatric Treatment At some points in life every Albertan is touched by mental illness and addiction. Released last month, the Alberta report on addictions and mental health highlights the system changes which are critically needed to reduce wait times, improve quality care, and reduce the…

  • Town of High River celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 10 to 16

    Town of High River celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 10 to 16

    HIGH RIVER, AB: April 10 to 16, 2016 is National Volunteer Week and the Town of High River would like to celebrate and thank volunteers throughout the community. “High River has hundreds of amazing volunteers and we want everyone to show their appreciation for the incredible work they do throughout the community,” said Kate Tymstra,…