Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Freeze’em for a Reason: 2016 Polar Plunge in Calgary this Sunday

    Freeze’em for a Reason: 2016 Polar Plunge in Calgary this Sunday

    Presented by the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run Plunge into Alberta’s icy lakes in support of Special Olympics. Every dollar you raise goes towards more than 3,000 Special Olympics athletes across the province. The Polar Plunge challenges people to bravely jump into Alberta’s frozen lake waters. It’s a great way for everyone—individuals, organizations and businesses—to…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Death of Don Getty, Former Premier of Alberta

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the Death of Don Getty, Former Premier of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario 26 February 2016 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement after learning of the death of former Alberta Premier Don Getty: “I learned with sadness today of the passing of former Alberta Premier Don Getty. On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to his family,…

  • Employers Encouraged to STEP up as Leap Day Deadline Approaches

    Employers Encouraged to STEP up as Leap Day Deadline Approaches

    Employers are encouraged to apply for Alberta’s Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) before February 29. STEP will benefit high school and post-secondary students seeking work experience and will support Alberta employers. “We’re excited to bring STEP back this summer and pleased to see employers across our province seizing the opportunity the program provides. I encourage…

  • High River: Lane Painting on Centre Street Between 3 Ave. and 2 Ave. S.E. Today

    High River: Lane Painting on Centre Street Between 3 Ave. and 2 Ave. S.E. Today

      HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be lane restrictions on Centre Street between 3 Avenue and 2 Avenue S.E. on Friday, Feb. 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in order for crews to re-paint lane markings. Crews will be closing one north bound lane on the east side of the road near Shoppers Drug Mart…

  • Government Conducts Simulated Snowstorm Disaster

    Government Conducts Simulated Snowstorm Disaster

    The Alberta government and emergency management experts are holding a three-day emergency exercise to help better prepare Alberta for future disasters. Representatives from all levels of government, First Nations, industry, and emergency management agencies are teaming up February 24-26 to review and test their emergency plans to ensure they are well co-ordinated for disasters. Every…

  • Private for-Hire Vehicles will Operate in Calgary

    Private for-Hire Vehicles will Operate in Calgary

    Calgary – Today City Council approved bylaw amendments that allow Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft, to operate in Calgary. The amended bylaw creates the foundation for a robust network that supports transportation options for Calgarians. It also allows established taxi and limousine providers to negotiate and charge fares through a smartphone…

  • Alberta Forest Products: Statement on the Passing of Former Premier Don Getty

    Alberta Forest Products: Statement on the Passing of Former Premier Don Getty

      The Alberta Forest Products Association released the following statement on the passing of former Premier Don Getty. “Alberta’s forestry sector was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the province’s 11th Premier, the Honourable Don Getty.” “Premier Getty recognized the value of focusing on Alberta’s strengths by diversifying our resource economy. He was…

  • Biography of Donald R. Getty

    Biography of Donald R. Getty

    The Honourable Donald R. Getty, OC, AOE, 1985-92 The Honourable Donald R. Getty was Alberta’s eleventh Premier. As well as being prominent in Alberta politics, he is well-known in Canadian business and sports. Donald Ross Getty was born on August 30, 1933, at Westmount, Quebec. He is the son of Charles Ross Getty and Beatrice…

  • Premier Notley statement on passing of former Premier Getty

    Premier Notley statement on passing of former Premier Getty

    Premier Rachel Notley released the following statement on the passing of former Alberta Premier Donald R. Getty. “It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of former Premier Don Getty. “Don distinguished himself not only in politics, but also in the worlds of sport and business, through leadership, hard work and service. “His…

  • Wildrose puts Forward Suggestions for Dental Fee Reform

    Wildrose puts Forward Suggestions for Dental Fee Reform

    (Wednesday), Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes released a letter sent to Health Minister Sarah Hoffman with recommendations to improve transparency and reduce costs for consumers in Alberta’s dental system. Hoffman announced a review of Alberta dental fees last September. Wildrose believes a comprehensive strategy is needed to increase competition and transparency for all Albertans.…

  • Mayor Nenshi on Bullying At SW Transitway Open Houses

    Mayor Nenshi on Bullying At SW Transitway Open Houses

    During a recent open house to engage citizens about the future of the SW Transitway, a group of people people disrupted the event for all in attendance. This includes shouting and inappropriate language, shoving, threats of violence, and a death threat. I’ve learned that at recent public engagement events for the SW Transitway project, some…

  • Government and Physicians to Discuss Sustainability of Health System

      Alberta Health and the Alberta Medical Association are set to commence formal negotiations on issues affecting the fiscal state and sustainability of our province’s health system. “Alberta is fortunate to have some of the best doctors in Canada. The upcoming negotiations are about improving health-care delivery for Albertans, and to better support physicians in…

  • Alberta Party: Massive Deficit, NDP Inaction on Operational Spending puts Alberta Firmly on Track for Future Credit Downgrades

    Alberta Party: Massive Deficit, NDP Inaction on Operational Spending puts Alberta Firmly on Track for Future Credit Downgrades

    By Meagan Wade EDMONTON, AB – February, 2016 – Alberta Party Opposition Leader Greg Clark is deeply troubled by the ND Government’s lack of action on operational spending and sees a big risk of future credit rating downgrades from Alberta’s historic anticipated budget deficit. “The fact they have no plan to curb operational spending is contributing to…

  • Notley fundraising trips damaging chances at Energy East: Wildrose

    Notley fundraising trips damaging chances at Energy East: Wildrose

    By appearing at big-money fundraisers for politicians opposed to Energy East, Premier Rachel Notley is hurting Alberta’s chances of securing a pipeline to tidewater, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Notley appeared alongside Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath last Friday at a $10,000-a-head corporate and labour fundraiser in Toronto. The event generated around $200,000 for the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: The Skinny on Cholesterol

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: The Skinny on Cholesterol

      Cholesterol is a fat-based substance found in the bloodstream and the body’s cells. Cholesterol is essential for good health: it builds and repairs cells, protects nerve fibres, and is used to produce certain hormones and bile acids. We get it in two ways: the liver produces it, and it is contained in some of…