News Archive

February 2008

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: