by Shane Getson | Sep 3, 2020 | MLA Shane Getson, Rural Alberta
Criminals Come to Our Homes We all know that rural crime is a major problem in the province right now. In particular, it is getting worse in our area. The criminals are getting bolder, and increasingly they are arming themselves with firearms. We have some homes that...
by Shane Getson | Aug 4, 2020 | Alberta Aviation, MLA Shane Getson
Starting at 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from Villenueve Airport, a group of air racers, helicopters, float planes, and many other unique aircraft will tour eight different locations in our area. Led by internationally renowned air racer, Scott Holmes in his...
by Shane Getson | Jul 31, 2020 | Alberta Environment, MLA Shane Getson
Bill 31 Amendment Brings Clarity On July 23, 2020, I was proud to stand in the House as Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor bestowed Royal Assent to Bill 31: the Environmental Protection Statutes Amendment Act. With this Bill now in place, our Government is providing...
by Shane Getson | Jul 23, 2020 | Alberta Education, MLA Shane Getson
K-12 Students Back-to-School On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, our province announced that K-12 students would be returning to school in September. Our government encourages students to prepare for a return to school, and we want to let concerned parents know that we are...
by Shane Getson | Jul 16, 2020 | Albertan Jobs, Business in Alberta
Shaping the Path to Alberta’s Recovery The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy for our government as we have announced multiple developments and programs, geared to reinvigorate Alberta’s economy. Alberta’s Recovery Plan is designed to get Albertans...
by Shane Getson | Jul 15, 2020 | Alberta Aviation
Bill 201 Has Passed On June. 26th, Bill 201 that would establish a Strategic Aviation Advisory Council, received royal assent in the Legislature. This Bill was a Private Members’ Public Bill that was brought forward by MLA Richard Gotfried of Calgary-Fish Creek. The...
by Shane Getson | Jul 15, 2020 | Alberta Economy, Utility Corridors
Canada Needs Exports One-third of our national GDP is based on exports. Many economists have advocated building new infrastructure as the best way to restart the economy. But the longer-term benefits are even greater. Canada is the source of the best natural resources...
by Shane Getson | Jul 15, 2020 | Albertan Communities, Lac Ste-Anne-Parkland
Last week was Constituency break for the Legislature as it allowed MLA’s to take some time to visit their Constituencies and recharge to prepare for the “home-stretch” of the spring/summer session of the Legislature. Being able to socialize and interact with...
by Shane Getson | Jul 15, 2020 | Lac Ste-Anne-Parkland
Approved STIP Funding I am very happy to announce that Parkland County has been approved for STIP funding. STIP stands for the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, and our government announced back in November of 2019 that we would be offering this program...
by Shane Getson | Jul 13, 2020 | COVID-19, MLA Shane Getson
Focus on Challenges Raised by COVID-19 I wanted to update my Constituents on how Alberta has been progressing during phase two of our relaunch program. I am very happy to report that Albertans have done exceptionally well during phase two as numbers have flattened...
