Media invitation: Keynote addresses by Kristina Groves and Lisa ‘Longball’ Vlooswyk
Calgary, AB: Alberta Golf is proud to announce that its 100th Anniversary Spring Volunteer Conference will feature two inspiring athletes as keynote speakers — Olympic medalist Kristina Groves and long drive champion Lisa “Long Ball” Vlooswyk.
Investing in golf’s future
Alberta Golf using historic year to launch Centennial Legacy Fund
May 2, 2012 – For Immediate Release
Calgary, AB: While Alberta Golf is celebrating 100 years in 2012, they are also using their centennial year to ensure the next century of golf is even more successful than the first. The provincial organization is launching its Centennial Legacy Fund, which is intended to grow the game across Alberta.
100 years in the making
Alberta Golf marking historical centennial with event-packed season
May 2, 2012 – For Immediate Release
Calgary, AB: A lot has changed in golf in the past 100 years. Hickory clubs have been replaced by titanium, graphite and carbon fibre. Alberta has gone from having just a handful of golf courses to having hundreds. Alberta Golf, which was formed in 1912 with just five member clubs, has been there to see it all. Now with more than 220 member clubs, Alberta Golf is dedicating their 2012 season to celebrating their 100 years of existence, while planning for an even brighter future for the sport.
FC Edmonton Aim to be Canada’s Best
FC Edmonton and Vancouver Whitecaps FC play each other for the first time in Amway Canadian Championship
EDMONTON AB. – FC Edmonton looks to bounce back after a loss to Minnesota Stars FC in its home opener on April 22 against West Coast rivals Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Edmonton welcomes Alberta’s top baton twirlers for 2012 Provincial Championships
The Alberta Baton Twirling Association (ABTA) will be hosting the 2012 Provincial Baton Twirling Championships on May 5 & 6, 2012 in Edmonton, AB at Grant MacEwan University (City Centre Campus). This event will bring together athletes from all over the province who will compete in Individual and Team events. Some events the athletes will be competing in are: Solo, 2‐Baton, 3‐Baton, Duet, Solo Dance Twirl, Freestyle and numerous other events.
Albertans Expected to Vote Green in Record Numbers
For immediate release – 20 April 2012
EDMONTON - EverGreen Senate Candidate Elizabeth Johannson is thrilled at the response to the “Green the Senate” campaign.
EverGreen Party: Plan for sustainable finances
MEDIA RELEASE - APRIL 19, 2012 - FOR RELEASE APRIL 19
The EverGreen Party has three priorities for financial stability:
Fair taxation
Alberta’s flat tax rate benefits those with high incomes at the expense of the middle income citizens and the poor. Wealth is concentrating in the hands of fewer and fewer individuals.
EverGreen Party – A plan for a sustainable economy
MEDIA RELEASE - APRIL 18, 2012 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The EverGreens understand that only a diverse, locally owned economy can be a sustainable economy. As long as our economy is dependent chiefly on one industry, which is non-renewable and largely foreign owned, we will always be at risk.
EverGreen Party: A plan for transition to renewable energy
MEDIA RELEASE - APRIL 18, 2012 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A responsible strategy for transition to non-polluting, renewable energy sources is essential for the long term health of our environment.
EverGreen Party supports life-long learning
MEDIA RELEASE – APRIL 17, 2012 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Our first priority would be to provide all our children with the best possible start in life.
In order of priority we would:
1. Provide adequate funding for our public elementary schools to ensure that classes are small enough for all children to get attention to their individual needs.
2. Identify children with learning disabilities as soon as possible and provide prompt remedial help.
3. Provide lunch programs and other medical or social assistance wherever needed.
As funding permits we would:
4. Work to strengthen secondary school education by building smaller schools, lowering class size and engaging parents to actively participate in their children’s education.
5. Encourage a curriculum that is focussed on basic skills and also recognizes the importance of ecological awareness and civic responsibility.
For post-secondary education we would:
6. Work to stabilize fees for all students, while providing more scholarships for the most able students and students entering university faculties or technology programs for which there is a high provincial demand for graduates.
7. Encourage alternative education programs such as distance learning, adult learning, part time courses and portability of credits between institutions.
8. Review the student loan system to ensure that the process benefits both students and the province.
Education is an investment in the future and all children should have an equal share in the future:
9. We would gradually remove all subsidies from Private Schools.
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For more information:
Larry Ashmore, EverGreen Leader
403-826-7713
Madeleine Oldershaw, EverGreen Policy Chair
403-282-4788
