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Legislature Update - August 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Legislature Update - July 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Legislature Update - June 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Legislature Update - May 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Legislature Update April 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Competitiveness Review - Energizing Investment

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Alberta Gives Green for Going Green

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Thousands of Albertans have made their homes more energy efficient since the Alberta government announced the energy efficiency rebate program in April, 2009. More than 38,000 Albertans have received $9.3 million in rebates, helping to avoid over 330,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. That's the equivalent of removing 63,000 vehicles off the roads.

In Alberta's rural constituencies, 18,000 homeowners have received cheques totaling $3.5 million.

The program provides consumer rebates for:

energy evaluations for homeowners to assess the current energy efficiency of their home and to measure its efficiency after improvements are made;
efficient home heating systems, hot water heating systems, clothes washers and insulation upgrades; and
new homes achieving a high level of energy efficiency.

'The tremendous response to the energy efficiency rebate program in just under a year speaks to the commitment of Albertans to reduce their environmental footprints,' says Environment Minister Rob Renner. 'Consumers have the power to make a positive environmental impact through their day-to-day energy decisions. Clearly, the people of our province want to do their share.'

Delivering on commitments laid out in its 2008 Climate Change Strategy, the Government of Alberta invested $36 million over three years to help Albertans reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the rebates are tied to the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Program, enabling consumers to recoup costs from both programs. The program is administered by Climate Change Central, a non-profit organization empowering Albertans to take action on climate change.

Rebates are available on purchases retroactive to January 1, 2009. To apply for a rebate, visit http://www.climatechangecentral.com/ or phone 1-888-537-7202.

Legislature Update March 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Budget 2010 - Striking the Right Balance

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Legislature Update February 2010

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 MST

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January Newsletter

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 MST

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Okotoks road work creates jobs, improves safety

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST

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Okotoks receives provincial grant to improve community safety

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 MST

The Foothills Country Hospice Society in Okotoks is a recent recipient of a Wild Rose Foundation grant for providing care to people with terminal illnesses. Four times a year, the provincial foundation awards up to $50,000 to non-profit organizations working to improve community safety and deliver programs for seniors and families. The Foothills Country Hospice Society is one of 26 non-profit organizations to share $1.1 million in this most recent installment of the Wild Rose Foundation's Quarterly Grants Program.

The hospice will use its $50,000 grant for management and fund development, to build organizational capacity and provide compassionate, holistic care to people with terminal illnesses.

The grants are administered through the Wild Rose Foundation to non-profit and voluntary sector organizations, providing valuable services to Albertans. Each recipient organization fosters or promotes volunteerism and encourages philanthropic and humanitarian acts.

Successful applicants demonstrated community support that met or exceeded the grant amount requested.

Organizations are eligible for one grant in a three-year period. To be eligible, the organizations must also be legally registered as a society, non-profit company, charity or service in Alberta for a minimum of one year, and the nature and scope of their activities must be related to health, social service or community service. The organizations' cash operating reserves can't exceed their operating expenses for the year.

Wild Rose Foundation grant submission deadlines are Jan. 1, April 1, July 1 and Oct. 1. The most recent money was awarded to successful applicants from the Oct. 1, 2008, deadline.

The Wild Rose Foundation is the Government of Alberta's principal agency responsible for promoting and supporting Alberta's non-profit and voluntary sector. For more information, visit www.wildrosefoundation.ca. To learn about Alberta's other community investment programs, working to create stronger and safer communities, visit www.culture.alberta.ca.

Okotoks receiving provincial funding for new affordable supportive living project

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

The province has committed over $7.4 million in provincial grants to assist in the creation of 100 new affordable supportive living units at the Okotoks Affordable Supportive Living Project.

'This capital funding will help develop more affordable supportive living accommodations, as well as expand and modernize existing facilities to meet the needs of lower income seniors and Albertans with disabilities,' said Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports. 'It will also allow residents to remain in their communities close to family and friends while they continue to receive the accommodations and services they require.'

The Okotoks Affordable Supportive Living Project will benefit the local economy by generating over $15.3 million in capital construction spending. This project is part of more than $119 million in capital funding from the Alberta government to help support the development and modernization of 1,153 supportive living spaces through the Affordable Supportive Living Initiative (ASLI). The funding will also help update another 1,992 lodge units across the province through the Lodge Modernization and Improvement (LMI) program.

'This is a much needed addition for Okotoks and delivers on a need identified by the community,' said George Groeneveld, MLA for Highwood and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. 'The new facility and modernizations will not only improve residents' quality of life, but help ensure more residents are able to remain in their communities and still receive the services and care they need.'

Budget targets of another $150 million over the next three years will be used to help build more affordable supportive living spaces and to modernize and improve lodges. Since 1999, the province has invested more than $246 million in capital funding to support the development or modernization of about 4,800 supportive living housing units.

The funding is part of the Alberta government's commitment to improve the quality, supply and client choice in the continuing care system and to meet the changing needs of Albertans.

ATB - At work all across Alberta

highwood@mypcmla.ca — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 MST

ATB Financial is proud of the role it plays in communities across the province. As a Crown corporation solely owned by the Province of Alberta, we have a single-minded focus on Alberta and on serving Albertans' financial needs.

In the Highwood constituency, here are some important facts about ATB in your communities.

ATB provides financial services to about 7,000 customers in your constituency through one branch in Okotoks and two agencies.
About 50 of your constituents are employed by ATB.
At the end of 2008, ATB had approximately $20 million in consumer loans, $70 million in home equity lines of credit and $2 million in mortgages held by individuals in your riding.
There were $2 million in business loans and $11 million in agriculture loans held by businesses and farmers from your constituency at the end of 2008.
ATB also held $95 million in deposits on behalf of your constituents.
ATB has spent nearly $1 million to relocate the branch in your constituency.

On top of that, all across the province, you'll find ATB employees volunteering their time, involved with community initiatives, and supporting local programs.