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October 2007 |
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Province to capture feedback on royalty recommendations A message from Premier Ed Stelmach
On September 18, I received the report and recommendations from the task force asked to review Alberta’s royalty structure. The decision on this report will affect Alberta and our energy sector for decades to come.
While the formal consultation is over, I am committed to keep listening. To capture all the feedback on the royalty review recommendations, the Alberta government has set up a special webpage for Albertans to send in their comments. Albertans can read the complete report and recommendations and share their views at www.alberta.ca or by calling 427-0265. Outside the Edmonton calling area, Albertans can dial toll-free 310-0000, followed by 780-427-0265. I look forward to your thoughts on this important issue. Alberta’s parks receive $29 million update The Government of Alberta recently announced $29.2 million in capital maintenance funding to help upgrade, repair and improve Alberta’s parks and protected areas. New projects will proceed in many provincial parks as part of a $350-million commitment by government to fix and maintain more than 100 schools, hospitals, post-secondary facilities and government buildings across Alberta.
A simple guide to electricity pricesFall is here and as winter approaches, Albertans and other Canadians may pay more for electricity. Why? The short answer is that there’s an increase in demand during the winter.
Typically, we use more electricity in winter to keep the lights on longer as the days get shorter and we use more electricity when we turn up the heat to stay warm. This causes both demand and price to increase. But that is not the only reason why.
There is a growing demand for electricity in Alberta because our population is booming and there are more people and businesses needing electricity. When the supply is unable to grow as fast as demand, prices will increase.
Alberta’s wind power unleashed Alberta’s wind producers received a major boost from the provincial government with the removal of the 900 megawatt (MW) threshold on wind power generation.
The Alberta government supports the development of renewable and alternative energy sources. Through this action, Alberta will continue to lead the nation in clean, sustainable wind-generated electricity. |
Remember to vote on October 15Albertans are reminded to vote in the municipal elections on October 15. Mayors, councillors and trustees will be elected. Read common questions and answers about municipal elections (pdf) Services for persons with disabilitiesThe Government of Alberta provides a wide array of programs and resources for Albertans with disabilities, and the Programs & Services website provides easy and convenient access to information about them all. Visit the Persons with Disabilities page to learn more.Alberta recognized at the Emmy awardsDuring his acceptance speech at the Emmy awards in Los Angeles last month, actor and producer Robert Duvall mentioned what a great time he had working in Alberta, where he shot the award-winning film Broken Trail.Read more about Alberta at the Emmys Create a movementA new public awareness campaign called Create A Movement has been launched to encourage Albertans to take aggressive action to reduce their risk of obesity and chronic disease by making wiser food choices and being more active. |
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