By Rob Anderson, MLA Airdrie-Chestermere

The PC Government’s first bill for 2010 is Bill 1 – the Competitiveness Act (kind of sad we need a law to force us to be more competitive…but I digress). Here was my response given in the Legislature: Continue Reading

By Dave Rodney, MLA Calgary Lougheed

Surgeries increased, wait times reduced
Our AB gov’t recently announced a 6-week plan to immediately increase the number of surgeries in high-priority areas.  More than 2200 surgeries & non-surgical procedures with long wait lists have been approved for the initial surge:  cancer, orthopedics (including hip & knee replacements), neurosurgery, heart, & cataracts; & in addition 3,500 more MRI & CT scans will be added immediately.  This will continue through the spring & summer. Continue Reading

By MLA Rob Anderson

Like most Canadians, I found myself enraptured by the amazing spectacle that was the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. I can honestly say that for me personally, I have never been so proud to be Canadian. Continue Reading

Column – By Rob Anderson, MLA

Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise on behalf of the constituents of Airdrie-Chestermere to respond to this Government’s speech from the throne. It has been one of the most remarkable and humbling experiences of my life to represent the teachers, health professionals, entrepreneurs, neighbors, friends and family in my community to whom I owe so much for my own upbringing. Continue Reading

By Honourable Jonathan Denis, Calgary Egmont

Alberta currently has among the highest generic drug prices in Canada.  Through the second phase of the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy, the Alberta government is taking steps to reduce those costs for Albertans and for government. Continue Reading

Jonathan Denis, Calgary Egmont

Our offices have been receiving inquiries about fraudulent Internet vehicle sales advertisements that attempt to defraud unsuspecting consumers.  The advertisements are typically placed on classified advertising or automotive-listing sites. Continue Reading

Jonathan Denis, Calgary Egmont

I’m pleased to announce that Calgary has been chosen as one of this year’s feature celebration sites for Arts Days 2009, which will run from September 18 to 20, 2009 at the EPCOR Centre, 205 8th Avenue SE.  Alberta Arts Days focuses on ensuring all Albertans have opportunities to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture. Continue Reading

Jonathan Denis, MLA, Calgary Egmont

I am pleased to advise that the Alberta government is taking the first steps toward building the southeast leg of Calgary’s ring road which will service many people throughout Calgary-Egmont. Continue Reading

Calgary Hays MLA Art Johnson

Calgary Hays MLA Art Johnson last week introduced a bill that will see the Alberta government provide much greater oversight of municipal spending.  If passed, the legislation would create the Office of the Municipal Auditor General.  The City of Calgary would be required to allow the new provincial auditor to review its books and its spending habits.

The Calgary Chamber of Commerce originally developed the concept.  “Our members rank prudent fiscal management, more effective spending and better priority setting by City Council as a top municipal priority,” says Geoff Pradella, Vice-President of Public & Government Affairs with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Continue Reading

Jonathan Denis, Calgary Egmont

Shortly after Jonathan Denis was elected in the last provincial election, he was in a convenience store and noticed some youths he believed to be under the age of 18 purchasing flavoured tobacco products, including apple chewing tobacco and pina colada cigarillos. Continue Reading