Camrose UCP Constituency

MLA Jackie Lovely visited the Camrose Wastewater Treatment facility this morning to announce that the City’s funding application under the Alberta Municipal Wat...er/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) program has been approved for $10.2 million for planned upgrades to the facility. MLA Lovely emphasized the importance of investing in rural Alberta and that the Alberta Government has recently allocated $137 million in AMWWP funding to various water and wastewater projects across the province. Deputy Mayor Agnes Hoveland said, This investment in Camrose could not have happened at a better time. Due to changing environmental regulations, we are faced with a $43 million Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade that is an absolute requirement. This $10.2 million investment by the Province of Alberta will go a long way toward funding this essential project. The City of Camrose is hoping to leverage these funds in order to secure further funding from the Federal government. We truly appreciate the Province’s investment in our infrastructure assisting in ensuring the continued delivery of this essential service. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project will begin construction next year and is tentatively scheduled to be completed in 2023. Picture 1 (left to right): Councillor Wayne Throndson, MLA Jackie Lovely, Deputy Mayor Agnes Hoveland, and Councillor Max Lindstrand Picture 2 (left to right): Jeremy Enarson - Manager of Engineering at the City of Camrose, Lawrence Allen - Manager of Utilities at the City of Camrose, Sarah Skinner from Battle River Watershed Alliance, Councillor Wayne Throndson, Deputy Mayor Agnes Hoveland, Councillor Max Lindstrand, and MLA Jackie Lovely

As you know, we are committed to open and transparent consultations. This is why we have launched comprehensive consultations on farmer-led research. This will be an opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and all Albertans to voice their ideas on farmer-led research. The goals of the engagement sessions are: 1) Identify what farmer-led research means to the public... 2) Identify areas and approach of research priorities 3) Discuss opportunities for the best method of research delivery in Alberta Engagement Sessions: University of Lethbridge (Fine Arts Building, Room W646), Lethbridge January 13 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Grande Prairie Regional College (Room A210), Grande Prairie January 17 from 2 4 p.m. Lakeland College (TBD), Vermilion January 21 from 9 11 a.m. University of Alberta - Augusta Campus (Roger EPP Boardroom, 2nd floor), Camrose January 21 from 2:30 4:30 p.m. Olds College (Alumni Centre), Olds January 23 from 2 4 p.m. University of Calgary (Clinical Skills Building, Room CSB 101A), Calgary January 24 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

Praying for all those affected by the senseless acts of violence in Nova Scotia today. On behalf of Battle River-Crowfoot, we stand with you.Praying for all those affected by the senseless acts of violence in Nova Scotia today. On behalf of Battle River-Crowfoot, we stand with you.

Today’s COVID-19 update: We’re continuing work to test more Albertans, expanding criteria and availability. If you have symptoms, remember to head to AHS.ca/COV...ID to self-assess before calling Health Link 811. Today, we also announced the Government of Alberta will match donations to select community organizations on the front lines of the COVID-19 response. Donations made by Albertans between April 15-May 31 will be matched up to $2 million. For today’s full update: https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm For more details on Alberta’s donation matching initiative: https://www.alberta.ca/announcements.cfm

On January 1st, the federal fuel charge will hit Alberta. If you are a farmer or rancher, don't forget to apply for the exemption. Talk to your fuel provider o...r find out more at: https://www.canada.ca///formspubs/pbg/l402/l402-12-19e.pdf Alberta greenhouse operators may also qualify for 80 percent of the federal fuel charge on natural gas or propane: https://www.canada.ca///formspubs/pbg/l404/l404-12-19e.pdf Conservatives will always stand up against Liberal Tax hikes, but it is important to make sure you apply for the exemption before the end of year deadline.

I was pleased to host the announcement of another exciting Rural Crime Initiative in our constituency today. Minister Schweitzer announced a historic investment... in Rural Policing - Alberta is adding more than 500 RCMP positions in rural communities across the province and fostering new public safety partnership with municipalities. Check out the details here https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm Many thanks to my good friend Derek Wassink for hosting this event at his awesome dairy farm! What a great way for many of us to get out from under the Dome and back to our roots! #alberta #ableg #wetaskiwin See more

The Notley NDP like to say that they stand with Alberta. But what do their actions say? Their MLAs happily march alongside protesters calling for an end of ou...r energy industry. Albertans already got to know the real Notley NDP and that's why they fired them.

Please be respectful out there folks!!