Take the time! This month we honour the service and sacrifice of those who served Canada. We bow our heads and observe a moment of silence not only to commemorate these brave men and women, but to reflect on the paramount importance of the freedoms for which they fought. It is important to ... Full Article

We are almost there! Most Canadians, including millions of Albertans have received COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine isn’t mandatory, but it’s highly recommended and is a great way to protect yourself, those you care about and our community at large. This is why I got vaccinated as ... Full Article

Rules for flying the National Flag of Canada The National Flag of Canada can be displayed in many different ways, from the front yard of a house to the top of a building. There are rules and guidelines on how to display this flag to honour it. The National Flag can also be flown with […] Full Article

It’s not true! The internet and social media can be a great way to share information.  Unfortunately, it is also a huge source of misinformation.  Sometimes this misinformation can hurt those we are trying to help the most as seen in a recent message. Recently I saw a post on social media ... Full Article

Post Pandemic Travel As vaccinations increase and COVID cases continue to decrease, Canadians are now starting to think about travelling or having visitors come to Canada.  Any travel at this time puts you at increased risk of contracting COVID and should be carefully considered. While many ... Full Article

717 New Jobs Coming Every year, I have actively encouraged local businesses and organizations to apply for the Canada Summer Jobs program and it has paid off.  If local businesses and organizations do not apply, our community will not get the available funding. This year the Canada Summer Jobs ... Full Article

Read the full Conservative Environment Plan   Andrew Leach, Energy and Environmental Economist, Associate Professor at the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta    “This is such an important shift with some real policy meat in the document… let me emphasize how ... Full Article

The past year has been incredibly difficult for many in our community. For many others, it is just the most recent year in several difficult years. On the heals of rising unemployment, the pandemic delivered a crushing blow to many. One quarter of Albertans relied on the income support of the ... Full Article

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For the third year in a row, I received a record number of replies to my Community Survey. Your input is very helpful to me and my colleagues as we enter the new session of Parliament.  While no government can be all things to all people, I will be doing my best to ensure that […] Full Article

Have you been exposed to the COVID-19 virus recently while traveling by plane, train or ship? Visit this webpage regularly for 14 days following your travel to find out. Full Article

Are you looking for grants and funding? Use the handy tool at www.canada.ca/en/government/grants-funding.html to help you shortlist possible opportunities based on what your needs are. Full Article

  Suicide takes the lives of far too many Canadians each year, but it is preventable.  On average, ten Canadians die from suicide every single day.  It’s the second leading cause of death for those aged 20-29. The Canadian Mental Health Association has verified that the pandemic has ... Full Article

There are many reasons Canadians may have an uncashed cheque from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). For example, someone may have moved and not updated their address, or the cheque may have been lost, stolen, or destroyed. Individuals and their legal representatives can now view their uncashed ... Full Article

Pandemic Fraud COVID-19 has created an atmosphere of uncertainty and stress. Unfortunately, fraudsters and scammers are exploiting the ongoing pandemic to facilitate fraud, scams, and cybercrime as they look to profit off people’s fears, uncertainties, and misinformation. From March 6th to ... Full Article

Canadian Virtual War Memorial Canada has lost tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors and aircrew overseas for more than a century. Most are buried where they fell, far from home.  Many families have never seen the graves of their lost family members. The internet has allowed us to close that ... Full Article

The 2020 annual community survey has been sent to all households in the riding. Please return the survey to ensure your priorities are reflected in the results. Full Article

The following letter was sent to the Prime Minister ahead of the Speech from the Throne. Full Article

Are you interested in becoming a Parliamentary page in the House of Commons and being part of an unforgettable year-long experience? The page program hires a new cohort of 40 students annually. Its recruitment campaign begins every September, and those applying must be looking to enroll in ... Full Article

On September 9, 2020, the federal announced the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) 2020–2021 Call for Proposals for community-based projects is open until October 20, 2020. This year, organizations can apply for funding to support seniors dealing with the pandemic by submitting project ... Full Article