On September 23, 2014, Jim Prentice’s PC government announced yet another “comprehensive review” of health care for Alberta’s rural community.
In 2010, Alberta Health Services (AHS, our government) developed the “Community and Rural Health Planning Framework”. It was updated in 2012.
Seventeen months ago – on February 19, 2013 – Finance Minister Doug Horner announced a three-year salary freeze for public sector managers.
He called it quote “leading by example” – and said it was a symbolic move on the government’s behalf
Less is More.
This statement is counter-intuitive. However, it holds truth, and opportunity, for 4 million Albertans and 42,000 Cypress-Medicine Hatters. Here are a few examples:
Less Alberta government waste - This will lead to a balanced budget (no future tax increases for
Consider this: if you were to leave your job or get fired from your position, would you expect a large payout from your employer? Or, does it make sense if your already large salary is supplemented by cash and non-cash
Danielle Smith and Drew Barnes
Wild Rose Country. As Albertans, we’ve proudly worn this slogan on our licence plates for decades. We identify with it. When we travel across this country and continent, we’re proud to be identified with our famous symbol. Recently, Albertans were
From the Politics of Opposition to Government in Waiting
Politics in Alberta has never been so alive and invigorating. For the first time in years, the Legislature has a strong Official Opposition that can take government to task on the issues that matter
Drew Barnes Wrote:
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The Legislature broke session early this summer as PC ministers prepared to run for their leadership. When the announcement date had passed, the only three contenders all started their campaigns
[VIDEO] Under questioning by Wildrose MLA Drew Barnes at a Public Accounts Committee meeting Thursday, Infrastructure Deputy Minister Marcia Nelson finally confirmed what CBC News first reported months ago.
See the video and full story here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/skypalace-facts-confirmed-by-senior-bureaucrat-1.2658797
[PDF] A statement from Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes at the Legislative Assembly about Family Caregiver Week. “This week is national Family Caregiver Week, a special week to acknowledge the tremendous work done by family caregivers.”
Read the full Family Caregivers Statement
[VIDEO] The PC Government leaves us just another broken promise on another infrastructure project. The need for beds far exceeds supply at almost every Edmonton area hospital, so it’s shocking to learn that this PC Government is cancelling the beds
