News Archive

March 2008

Letter from Kevin Taft 17 Mar

Dear Alberta Liberal member:

Of all people, you know the importance of a healthy democracy.

We went into the last election with great…

Alberta Liberals Thank Volunteers 12 Mar

To all the volunteers, candidates, friends and supporters, thank you. To everyone who knocked on doors, put up signs, made phone calls, talked to friends,…

Alberta Liberals Prepare for the Future 6 Mar

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft spoke to more than 300 supporters in Edmonton at his leader’s dinner this evening.

His address to the crowd…

Alberta Liberals Ready to Hold Tories Accountable 3 Mar

Speaking in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft thanked supporters across Alberta this evening after the election poll results showed…

It’s time for a new government, Taft tells Edmonton rally 2 Mar

Edmontonians turned out on Saturday to hear Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft deliver one strong message: Alberta needs a new government.

“It’s…

It’s time for a new government, Taft tells Calgary rally 1 Mar

Several hundred enthusiastic supporters turned out today to hear Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft deliver one strong message: Alberta needs a new government.…

It’s time for a new government, says Kevin Taft 1 Mar

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft told Red Deer and Central Albertan residents today that after 37 years of Tory rule, it’s time for a new government.…

February 2008

Alberta Liberal government will get Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo the representation it deserves 29 Feb

Kevin Taft committed today to increasing representation in Alberta’s legislature for the people of Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo.

Taft made…

Kevin Taft visits Northern Alberta 29 Feb

Alberta Liberals will widen Highway 40, commit $81 million for new hospital in Grande Prairie

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft is in…

Alberta Liberals commit to a moratorium on school closures 28 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft committed today to placing a three-year moratorium on school closures to review the flawed school closure process.…

New Report from C.D. Howe Highlights Tories’ Free-Spending Ways 28 Feb

A report released yesterday by the CD Howe Institute provides further indications that the Tories are frittering away Alberta’s future, said Alberta…

Alberta Liberals to bring the Legislature to the people 28 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft announced today that he will take the Legislature on the road for two weeks every year to give Albertans around the…

Chief Electoral Officer must assert authority 27 Feb

Edmonton-Castle Downs’ Returning Officer scandal shows Elections Alberta must stand up for Albertans’ right to a fair election

The…

Alberta Liberals to Restore Accountability to Legislature 26 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft spoke to more than 350 Calgarians from many walks of life at his leader’s dinner this evening about the opportunity…

Alberta Liberals will fund new cancer centre in Edmonton 26 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft committed $650 million today to renovating and expanding the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton.

“This…

Kevin Taft, Alberta Liberals continue to work hard as campaign’s final week approaches 24 Feb

With Albertans heading to the polls in eight days, Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft says his party will continue to work hard to gets its policies…

Alberta Liberals commit $800 million to Calgary Ring Road 24 Feb

Kevin Taft and an Alberta Liberal government will commit $800 million towards the construction of the South West Calgary Ring Road.

“The…

Alberta Liberals would help Edmonton get the 23rd Avenue interchange built 23 Feb

South Edmonton traffic flow a chronic problem ignored by PCs, Edmonton-Rutherford’s Rick Miller says

Traffic flow in Edmonton’s…

Tories fail to notice their massive spending 22 Feb

The Tory platform costs released yesterday reveal their huge blind spot: they will not rein in their massive spending.

The Stelmach government…

Kevin Taft is ready to govern Alberta after televised leaders’ debate, viewers and experts say 22 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft is ready to lead the next government of Alberta.

Taft demonstrated in last night’s leaders’ debate that…

Kevin Taft is ready to govern Alberta 21 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft is ready to lead the next government of Alberta.

Taft demonstrated in tonight’s leaders’ debate that…

Bumbling Stelmach unravels in second part of leaders’ debate 21 Feb

Bumbling PC Leader Ed Stelmach sank further into desperate Tory fibbing in the second part of the televised leaders’ debate Thursday.

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Stelmach proves he’s not up to the job of Premier 21 Feb

Ed Stelmach claimed that his government brought in the Lobbyist Registration Act, but it is not yet proclaimed.

He claimed that his government…

Alberta Liberals will build Calgary’s new cancer centre 20 Feb

The Alberta Liberals will build the long-awaited new facility for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary. Kevin Taft made the announcement today as…

Alberta Liberals to boost wages for child care workers 19 Feb

The Alberta Liberal Action Plan for Child Care will boost wages for child care workers by 15 to 30 per cent, depending on the worker’s level. This…

Alberta Liberals work hard in Week 2 17 Feb

As Week 2 of the campaign wraps up, the Alberta Liberals continue to work hard putting their plan in front of Albertans.

Last week, Alberta…

Alberta Liberals will lower post-secondary tuitions by $1,000 per year 15 Feb

Kevin Taft announced that the Alberta Liberals will lower post-secondary tuitions by an average of almost $1,000 per year, starting this fall.

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It’s time to end the abuse of trust 15 Feb

Partisan PC Returning Officers just one example of how democracy has withered, Taft says

“On Thursday, Stelmach insisted he had…

Alberta Liberal Tax Breaks and Electricity Deregulation Save Each Seniors Household $1000 per Year 13 Feb

An Alberta Liberal government will put an average of $700 per household back into the pockets of seniors who own their own homes through reducing their…

Alberta Liberals Announce Plan to Ensure Municipal Autonomy for Major Cities 12 Feb

The Alberta Liberal Party released details of its plan today to enact a Big Cities Charter to ensure Calgary and Edmonton have a seat at the provincial…

Alberta must pay itself first 11 Feb

Taft says with the right fiscal plan, Alberta can provide sustainable, world-leading programs and permanently low taxes

Alberta Liberal…

Kevin Taft and the Alberta Liberals Set Tone in Week One of Campaign 10 Feb

Week one of the 2008 campaign is over, and already Albertans know what to expect from an Alberta Liberal government.

The Alberta Liberals are…

Alberta Liberal plan is right for environment and economy 10 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft isn’t going to let the politics of fear affect his commitment to taking action on climate change.

“When…

Alberta Liberals Announce Action Plans for Aboriginal Affairs, Forestry 9 Feb

Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft announced details today of his party’s plans to support the province’s Aboriginal population and protect jobs…

Seniors just can’t trust Ed Stelmach to look out for them 8 Feb

Ed Stelmach and the tired, old PC government are trying to convince Alberta seniors that his government is looking out for them. The truth is that the…

Alberta Liberals Release Southern Alberta Agenda 8 Feb

Protecting Southern Alberta’s water, investing in post-secondary education and helping to build a new performing arts centre are among the top priorities…

Alberta Liberals unveil Red Deer Agenda 7 Feb

The heart of Alberta deserves some heart from its government, Taft says

Rejuvenating the municipal airport and protecting the Red Deer…

Alberta Liberals Unveil Rural Agenda 7 Feb

The Alberta Liberals outlined their priority issues for rural Alberta today, which include implementing a farm income supports program in consultation…

Alberta Liberals Release Climate Change Agenda 7 Feb

The Alberta Liberals released their strategy today for reducing greenhouse gases and making Alberta a leader in climate change technology.

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Alberta Liberals Unveil Edmonton and Region Agenda 6 Feb

The Alberta Liberals outlined their key priorities today for an Edmonton and Region Agenda, which include making the city a world-leading centre for…

Alberta Liberals Launch Comprehensive Policy to Address Homelessness 6 Feb

The Alberta Liberals have released a comprehensive strategy to end homelessness in Alberta.

The Alberta Liberal plan will increase the supply…

Alberta Liberals Outline Top Items on Calgary Agenda 5 Feb

The Alberta Liberals are kicking off the first day of the provincial election campaign today with the release of their top agenda items for addressing…

Meet Kevin Taft 2 Feb

Kevin Taft, leader of the Alberta Liberals, discusses his life, his outlook, and his plan for Alberta: