Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Wildrose: NDP Remain Without Realistic Plan to Fight for Jobs, Tackle Deficit

    Yesterday’s third-quarter fiscal update shows an NDP government that remains without a realistic plan to fight for jobs as the consolidated deficit continues to balloon to over $9 billion, borrowing skyrockets and the economy is set to contract 2.6 per cent over two years, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. “As Albertans have been dealing with…

  • Historically Low Oil Prices and Declining Revenue Impacting Third Quarter Results

    Historically Low Oil Prices and Declining Revenue Impacting Third Quarter Results

    Alberta faces a significant budget shortfall as oil prices continue to collapse – to the lowest levels in more than a decade – causing a substantial hit to government revenue. The oil price collapse has significantly impacted Alberta’s resource and personal income tax revenue streams. Prudent financial management, including the re-profiling of some projects and…

  • Staying Within the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines: its Easier than you’d Think

    Staying Within the Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines: its Easier than you’d Think

      Awareness campaign encourages young adult Albertans to think about responsible drinking The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) is launching an awareness campaign on responsible drinking among young adult Albertans. The goal of the Enjoy Responsibly campaign is to inform and educate young adults as to what and how much it means to drink…

  • Gleichen RCMP at the scene of a collision on Highway 901

    Gleichen RCMP at the scene of a collision on Highway 901

    Gleichen, Alberta – RCMP were called to the scene of a collision between a semi truck and a train at 12:40 this afternoon. There are no injuries as a result of the collision however, Highway  901 will be blocked until the train can be moved. Highway 901 is currently blocked in both directions by the train.  Eastbound traffic is…

  • Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee legislation review

    Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee legislation review

      Deadline for written submissions is Friday, February 26.  The Legislative Assembly Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee continues to accept written submissions from Albertans as it reviews the following legislation: Election Act Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act Conflicts of Interest Act Submissions are being accepted until Friday,…

  • Open House Events to Focus on Backcountry Trail Flood Repairs

    Open House Events to Focus on Backcountry Trail Flood Repairs

      Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to attend upcoming information sessions on backcountry trail restoration. The Alberta government will host information sessions in three communities to share progress on repairs to backcountry trails damaged in the 2013 floods and set rehabilitation priorities for the 2016 season. Nearly 350 kilometres of backcountry trails have been restored through…

  • Alberta Acts on Mental Health Recommendations

    Creating new addiction treatment beds is among several immediate actions the Alberta government is taking in response to the Mental Health Review. “The Albertans who took part in the Mental Health Review shared their experiences with courage and strength. I wish to thank the members of the review committee and everyone who came forward to…

  • RCMP Airdrie execute warrant with assistance of Emergency Response Team

    RCMP Airdrie execute warrant with assistance of Emergency Response Team

    Search Warrant Executed – Balzac Balzac, AB – In the early morning hours of February 23rd, 2016, the Airdrie Rural RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Southern Alberta District Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant on a rural property on Range Road 293, near Balzac, Alberta.  A 51 year old male was arrested at the property, without…

  • Albertans Stand up Against Bullying on Pink Shirt Day

    Albertans Stand up Against Bullying on Pink Shirt Day

      Today, Albertans will wear pink to show that bullying is unacceptable and to demonstrate the role we all play in stopping it. Pink Shirt Day began when two young students wore pink to support a classmate who was being bullied. Since then, Pink Shirt Day has become a powerful movement, and is celebrated across…

  • SAIT Polytechnic wins Gold at the 2016 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge

    SAIT Polytechnic wins Gold at the 2016 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge

    MONTREAL, February, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Mr. Normand W. Bernier, Director General of Vanier College is pleased to announce that after two days of mounting excitement and imaginative presentations at the 11th annual 2016 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge on February 13 and 14, the first place Gold Award went to SAIT Polytechnic (Southern Alberta Institute…

  • Minister Morneau Announces $250 Million Stabilization Payment to Alberta

    Minister Morneau Announces $250 Million Stabilization Payment to Alberta

    Finance Minister Bill Morneau today announced that the Government of  Canada will provide Alberta with an advance fiscal stabilization payment of approximately  $251.4 million, as part of ongoing support to provincial and territorial  governments to assist them in the provision of programs and services. Today’s announcement is an example of cooperation between the federal  and provincial…

  • University Students Lead Discussions about Canada’s Future with imagiNation 150

    University Students Lead Discussions about Canada’s Future with imagiNation 150

    UCalgary first post-secondary campus in the country to participate in imagiNation Café conversations Sharing a common passion to spark a nationwide movement of reflection and imagination centered on Canada’s milestone birthday in 2017, the University of Calgary and imagiNation 150 have partnered together to enable and inspire Canadians to celebrate our nation and become part…

  • Writ issued for provincial by-election in Calgary-Greenway

    Writ issued for provincial by-election in Calgary-Greenway

    February 23, 2016 – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirms that a Writ was issued to administer a by-election to be held in . “The Returning Officer and Election Clerk have been appointed and are ready to manage and conduct voting in the electoral division”, said Resler. Election Day is on March 22nd, 2016. Canadian…

  • CPP Top of the List for CFIB President visit to Edmonton

      Edmonton, February 23, 2016 – Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) president Dan Kelly is in Edmonton today, joining CFIB vice-president Richard Truscott and director of provincial affairs for Alberta Amber Ruddy, for meetings with Finance Minister Joe Ceci.  At the top of their agenda will be a discussion on potential expansion of the…

  • Rural Tourism Conference Supports a Growing Industry

    Rural Tourism Conference Supports a Growing Industry

      Running February 22 – 24 in Camrose, the theme of the 2016 Growing Rural Tourism Conference is Bank On It. Through workshops, presentations, networking opportunities and a trade show, the conference provides education and inspiration to rural tourism operators, municipalities and industry representatives about tourism opportunities and challenges. “Tourism is an important industry in…