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News Archive
February 2008
- 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:
- Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft Says “It’s Time” 1 Feb
In front of over 300 enthusiastic supporters at the University of Alberta, Kevin Taft kick-started the 2008 campaign by unveiling the Alberta Liberal…
- Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft Says “It’s Time” 1 Feb
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft promises an Alberta Liberal government will put money back in the pockets of Albertans by eliminating health-care…
January 2008
- Campaign and Platform Launch With Kevin Taft 28 Jan
On Thursday, January 31, Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft will give the 2008 Alternate Throne Speech in Edmonton. On the eve of an election,…
- Tim Vant to Represent Alberta Liberals in Edmonton-Strathcona 25 Jan
Alberta Liberals in Edmonton-Strathcona met on Thursday night to celebrate the nomination of Tim Vant, a local businessman who plans on running a strong…
- Bal Boora to Represent Alberta Liberals in Lethbridge-West 21 Jan
Alberta Liberals in the Lethbridge-West constituency met over the weekend to nominate their candidate for the upcoming provincial election. Bal Boora…
- Patricia Robertson to run in Banff-Cochrane 9 Jan
Patricia has a long record of community service, including two years as President of the Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association, seven years on the Town…
December 2007
- Happy Holidays from Kevin Taft and Jeanette Boman 18 Dec
Holiday wishes from Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft and his wife Jeanette Boman.
November 2007
- Debbie Cavaliere to run in Edmonton-Meadowlark 21 Nov
Debbie Cavaliere has been nominated as the Alberta Liberal candidate in Edmonton-Meadowlark. Cavaliere is a former Trustee for the Edmonton Catholic…
- Alberta Liberals outline a Positive Agenda in the Legislature 6 Nov
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft has charted a positive course for the fall session of the Alberta Legislature.
Over the next month, Alberta…
- Alberta Liberals THIS MONTH November 2007 6 Nov
Catch up on the latest news and events from Alberta Liberal constituency associations…
October 2007
- In Alberta, opportunity doesn’t knock, it roars. 23 Oct
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft has unveiled the party’s fall fundraising theme, ‘Put Your Money Where Your Dreams Are.’
The fall campaign…
- Alberta Liberals THIS MONTH October 2007 3 Oct
Catch up on the latest news and events from constituencies around the province.…
- Cathie Williams to seek Alberta Liberal nomination in Calgary-Egmont 3 Oct
Cathie Williams, Chair of the Calgary Catholic School District, announced today that she is withdrawing as a candidate for separate school trustee to…
September 2007
- The Western Tiger: Fuelling Alberta’s Future 22 Sep
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft has outlined a new vision for Alberta’s economic future, in the form of inter-provincial cooperation that could…
- The Heart of a Western Tiger: Fuelling Alberta’s Future 13 Sep
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft has outlined a new vision for Alberta’s economic future, in the form of inter-provincial cooperation that could…
- The Western Tiger: Fuelling Alberta’s Future 11 Sep
Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft today outlined a new vision for Alberta’s economic future, in the form of inter-provincial cooperation that…
- Exposing the ‘Elephant in the Room’ 10 Sep
The “elephant in the room” in Alberta politics is big money. Nobody likes to talk about the role money plays in deciding elections, but it’s hard…
- Alberta Liberals THIS MONTH September 2007 10 Sep
Catch up on the latest news and events from constituencies around the province.…
- Alberta Liberals Urge Women to ‘Take Our Place’ 6 Sep
With the launch of the Take Our Place program yesterday, the Alberta Liberals are taking the initiative in getting more women involved in provincial…
August 2007
- Affordable Student Housing an Alberta Liberal Priority 31 Aug
As Post-Secondary students across Alberta return to school, many are finding it difficult to find affordable housing. Post-Secondary students, due to…
- Jim Kane running in Edmonton-Calder 29 Aug
Jim Kane is currently employed as a company officer for CN in Edmonton (working out of CN’s Walker Yards – formerly Calder Yards).
Over…
- Alberta Young Liberals Choose New Executive 22 Aug
At their Annual General Meeting, held at the University of Calgary on August 18, the Alberta Young Liberals…
- Summer Tour Success 20 Aug
Over the summer months, Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft and Jeanette Boman have been traveling across Alberta talking with Albertans.
In…
- Dawit Isaac Nominated in Edmonton Beverly Clareview 12 Aug
Dawit is a founding member of the Council of African Canadians. He is also leader and board chairman of a multi-ethnic community church.
Dawit…
June 2007
- Kent Hehr nominated in Calgary Buffalo 27 Jun
Kent Hehr is the nominated Alberta Liberal candidate in Calgary Buffalo.
Born and educated in Calgary, Kent Hehr started his post-secondary…
- Alberta Liberal candidates welcomed to the Alberta Legislature 18 Jun
On June 14, 2007, Alberta Liberal Leader Kevin Taft welcomed Calgary-Elbow MLA-Elect Craig…
