This is a bill from a local business in our constituency. $899 of their entire bill for a single month was the NDPs carbon tax. For a lot of businesses this could be the difference between staying open or closing down in our current economy.
#sprucegrove
#stonyplain
#abvote
I am sorry to hear the news that former MLA Erin Babcock's fight with cancer ended tonight. Erin cared deeply about our area, and leaves behind a great legacy of public service. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family in this difficult time.
It's been great to hang out with 3,700 Conservatives at the
@Alberta_UCP
AGM. I had a lot of great discussions and it's always great to see people take part in the democratic process.
#ableg
#abpoli
A huge thanks to the residents of
#sprucegrove
and
#stonyplain
for putting their trust in me last night!
#ableg
A huge thanks to my family for supporting me as I continue to serve this amazing riding that we call home.
Alberta is Calling and people are answering from across Canada and around the world.
I was thrilled to witness on behalf of
@ABDanielleSmith
, the MoU signing between Alberta and Brazil to further strengthen relationships and drive more investments to Alberta.
#ableg
#abpoli
Thank you Spruce Grove - Stony Plain. Today the people of Alberta spoke loud and clear and I'm so proud to be part of the UCP team!
Thanks to
@msebabs
, Ivan Boles and Jody Crocker for putting your names forward and all of your hard work.
#abvote
#abstrongandfree
23 hours at the ledge and still going strong! I am fighting hard for the people who told me their stories about how the economic decisions of the previous government has hurt their families and businesses in
#sprucegrove
#stonyplain
My mandate letter from
@ABDanielleSmith
includes platform commitments like affordable high quality child care that is accessible to all. I will work around the clock to keep vulnerable children safe while providing supports to families who need it the most.
#ableg
#abpoli
On behalf of Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
, I was honoured to welcome NWT Minister
@CWawzonek
and meet with wildfire evacuees at the Edmonton Expo Centre alongside
@JustinTrudeau
and
@AmarjeetSohiYEG
last night. Alberta is here to support our neighbours to the north.
A great day out meeting with residents in
#sprucegrove
and a great crew of volunteers with some fantastic community support to keep our area conservative blue!
#ableg
Our government recognizes the need to combat sexual violence in all its forms. I was proud to deliver on my mandate commitment from Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
to provide $10M to sexual assault centres last week.
#ableg
#abpoli
At the Legislature bright and early this morning for the start of a new week. I am extremely thankful for the amazing residents of
#SpruceGrove
-
#StonyPlain
who have placed their trust in me to serve as their MLA and represent the amazing area that we call home.
#ableg
Making child care more affordable means more parents have the ability to pursue education and career opportunities. I'm so pleased that through the Canada-Alberta Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, we'll save parents an additional $200 per month this year.
Today, I was proud to announce Alberta's government is investing $23.6 million in new supports for foster caregivers and improved stability for young people in care. ICYMI, watch the announcement and learn more:
#ableg
#abpoli
#yeg
Our government is making a difference for young people. Youth Suicide Prevention Grants have had a direct impact on 927 youth, Family Resource Networks are helping more than 48,000 Alberta families every year, and many are accessing the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program. (1/2)
Alberta continues to make child care more affordable for families across the province. In the new year, some families will experience up to $200 per month in savings. Read more:
#ableg
#abpoli
Youth should have a safe place to turn. That's why I'm so pleased Children and Family Services, and Seniors, Community and Social Services are able to support the Orion Building project in Calgary to help youth at risk of homelessness.
#ableg
#abpoli
Behind every campaign is an army of volunteers. Over the last 28 days mine fulfilled 1700 sign requests & put more on the highways and boulevards across the constituency. Today we had the massive job of picking them all up. I can't thank them enough. Just so grateful.
#abvote
Looking forward to another another long day of doorknocking in
#sprucegrove
with the team!
#ableg
looking forward to keeping our riding conservative blue!
I was honoured to welcome Driftpile Cree Nation to
#ableg
today. We had a productive meeting about how we can work together to create a bright and hopeful future for Indigenous children. I look forward to many future conversations.
#ableg
#abpoli
Pretty emotional day for me as I submitted my formal resignation as a City Councillor in order to serve as a MLA representing
#sprucegrove
and
#stonyplain
. A huge thanks to admin, current councillors and past colleagues during this transition!
“The NDP’s worst electoral nightmare? The UCP’s best chance of stopping the NDP’s momentum in Calgary and Edmonton? The compassionate conservatism of UCP political leaders such as MLA Searle Turton, minister of Children and Family Services.”
#abpoli
#ableg
Alberta's government has expanded the Space Creation Grant to include private operators. This grant expansion helps bring us closer to achieving our goal of an average of $10 per day child care by 2026, and create thousands of spaces where they're needed most.
#ableg
#abpoli
Honoured to be sworn in as a Member of Legislative Assembly for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain. Grateful for the trust and support of my constituents. I’m ready to serve you with utmost dedication and work tirelessly towards the progress and prosperity of our community.
#ableg
#abpoli
If you need support over the holidays, these helplines are open 24/7:
📞 211 Alberta
📞 Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
📞 Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
📞 Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
More services:
Managing this pandemic is incredibly tough. Help is available.
Mental Health Help Line :1-977-303-2642
Addiction Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
Kid's Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Family Violence Information Line: 310-1818
Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000
#ableg
With these freezing temperatures, I want to give my heartfelt thanks to energy workers in Spruce Grove-Stony Plain and across Alberta who work tirelessly to keep all of us warm.
#ableg
#abpoli
Nearly half of Albertans have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. I joined Minister
@tanya_fir
to recognize Sexual Violence Awareness Month and our government's commitment to ensuring survivors have access to the care and supports they need.
#ableg
#abpoli
A fantastic day doorknocking in
#stonyplain
with multiple teams of volunteers in different shifts coming out today! Great support around the new Stony Plain Central School that our government started and is almost complete. A good day indeed!
Very excited to have my motion 510 passed unanimously last night in the Legislature regarding Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR. This is a game changer for our province regarding environmental stewardship and recycling
#ableg
After years of using excessive amounts chemicals to wipe out weeds off my rocks to no avail, I decided to resort to brute force and simply burn them off with a tiger torch. No more weeds and my house isn’t burnt down lol..
#winning
#greenthumb
It's great to see the
@MedicineHatYMCA
expand their after-hours child care program, helping even more parents who work evenings, weekends, and unconventional hours better support their families.
#ableg
#abpoli
I want to reiterate how important it is for parents with children attending daycares affected by the E. coli outbreak to follow all guidance given to them by health care professionals. If your child's daycare is closed, respect the closure. Keep your children at home.
#yyc
Contrary to the claims of the opposition NDP, I was very pleased to work with
@AdrianaLaGrange
to see a new Francophone starter school in
#stonyplain
with the portables coming out this year!
Five United Conservative MLAs were sworn in as Parliamentary Secretaries to assist Ministers on important several issues including environmental protection, homelessness and supports for women.
More on this here:
#ableg
In February, I met with women's shelters to hear feedback on how Alberta's government could immediately help the sector & vulnerable Albertans. Last week, we responded by announcing we're providing $5 million immediately to help stabilize women's shelter capacity.
#ableg
#abpoli
Last night, Premier
@JKenney
joined Consular General
@O_Danyleiko
, representatives from the Ukraine Canadian Council of Alberta, and United Conservative MLAs at a warehouse in Edmonton to pack a plane bound for Ukraine with relief items. 🇺🇦
#AbLeg
#StandWithUkraine
️
Had a great breakfast meeting this morning with my good friend
@AndrewKnack
talking about
#yeg
priorities. In case you can’t tell us apart he is the one with the cool glasses and the better BMI ratio.
#ableg
Ahead of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, I'll be in Calgary tomorrow (April 30th) with Minister
@tanya_fir
announcing how Alberta's government is stepping up to strengthen our support of sexual violence survivors. Tune in at 1 p.m.
#ableg
#abpoli
For everyone wondering what my day is like,
#AbVote
my day is spent turning all these signs into nicely stacked piles... this afternoon is spent playing with my youngest son and tonight watching Captain Marvel with my oldest son. Good times!
Losing a home from fire is never easy and always tough on the family. My parents just north of
#StonyPlain
are experiencing that horrible situation now. Thankfully they are okay due to the incredible work by
@ParklandCounty
fire services who responded quickly and professionally
In
#yeg
with thousands of passionate conservatives listening to our future Prime Minister
@PierrePoilievre
! Incredible energy in the crowd !
#axethetax
I’m proud to join millions of Albertans and Canadians on
#PinkShirtDay
in taking a stand against bullying in all its forms. Bullying is never acceptable and always preventable, especially when we work together as allies.
I was honoured to say grace last night at the annual Edmonton Leader's Dinner. Thank you to the 1,300+ people who came out to support the
@Alberta_UCP
.
#yeg
#abpoli
Strange thing this morning, I had to get dressed up in a suit to attend a brand new school opening, and for some weird reason all my dress shirts and pants are all super baggy, and I had to make two more notches on my pants belt. It seems like all my clothes stretched out. Weird
Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the new Alberta Foundation of the Arts exhibition "Here & Now" at the Royal Alberta Museum. This exhibit highlights 12 local artists, showcasing Alberta's unique cultural heritage and will be featured until Sept. 29, 2024.
#ableg
Up in Fort Mcmurray visiting child care facilities and getting packed up and saw this beautiful vibrant rainbow this morning! Remember to be kind today out their folks :)
So glad that I was able to spend my first day at the Legislature with my beautiful wife Amy. Looking forward to an amazing 4 years representing residents of
#sprucegrove
-
#stonyplain
!
It takes great courage for survivors of sexual and domestic violence to seek help. That’s why I believe sexual assault centres should always be a safe, welcoming place for all to turn for support & services, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or circumstance.
We are increasing funding for women’s shelters by $10 million over four years, as part of Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
's mandate to me. Thanks
@WINHouseShelter
for your insight on how we can work together to ensure women and children fleeing violence have a safe place to go.
#ableg
I am also honoured to have this endorsement from the Building Trades of Alberta on my new role. As a member of Local 1325, and I believe this helps me understand the important role our private-sector unions play in our community and our economy.
I was so honoured today to join the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre this morning as they announced they'll be moving to a new "habitat" this fall.
#yeg
#ableg
#abpoli
I unequivocally condemn the acts of terror occurring in Israel, as well as the displays of hatred following these attacks. I pray for the families, children whose lives have been destroyed and changed forever by senseless violence, and mourn for the lives lost.
Two of the biggest kids in our area had to be the first to jump on board with the re-opening of our playgrounds in
@StonyPlainAB
. Mayor
@wchoy74
and I were sure to maintain our hockey stick distance and followed all the health guidelines for safe play.
#stonyplain
#sprucegrove
Had a great evening helping some incredible residents paint a rainbow crosswalk in
#stonyplain
! Thankfully the weather was awesome and we got a break from the rain!
#ableg
Thanks to all the volunteers that helped make this happen!
Had a great time with my good friend
@TimUppal
doorknocking in
#yeg
! Lots of residents angry at Trudeau and his carbon tax and the negative effects that it has on their families
#axethetax
In case you missed it, our MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain
@SearleTurton
has introduced a private member’s bill that would raise the speed limit to 120km/h on some Alberta highways.
Let me know what you think.
I was honoured to join
@ZebraCentre
to celebrate the retirement of facility dog, Fletcher.
Fletcher hung up his vest after nearly eight years of service - supporting more than 1,600
#AB
children and families. I wish you the best in your well-deserved retirement Fletcher!
#ableg
Huge thx to the amazing staff at Mint pharmacy in
#stonyplain
when I received my second Covid vaccine this morning! I haven’t noticed any amazing new super hero powers so far (wolverine claws would be awesome) but I will settle for being fully vaxed and have the best summer ever!
I can't believe it's already been one year since our UCP government was re-elected. Thank you, again, to the residents of Spruce Grove-Stony Plain for entrusting me to be your voice in the Alberta Legislature, and to my family for their continuous support.
#ableg
#abpoli
Our government will not allow children and staff to return to a building that is unsafe. That's why the High Prairie Campus-Based Treatment Centre is temporarily closed (due to a fire) until a study is completed and recommendations are made on the state of the building.
#abpoli
Minister Turton, your UCP government chose not to refurbish the High Prairie Youth Treatment Centre and instead closed a vital service centre.
Take responsibility.
Thank you Stephen Harper.
You are an exceptional leader with an unwavering commitment to economic growth, job creation, and Canadian energy.
I look forward to working with all Albertans to keep Alberta moving forward.
#forward
#cdnpoli
#abpoli
It was meeting with my favourite MLA
@SearleTurton
and my friend
@BobbiMenard
.
Folks at the doors were grateful for utility rebates, cheaper gas, and look forward to their affordability cheques.
The noise on twitter does not reflect average Albertans views.
#abpoli
#ableg
Some great weather and a great event! Unfortunate the NDP protesters decided to disrupt a family friendly event and prevent families and kids from simply eating a hamburger and hot dog and enjoy themselves.
In each of our communities, there are unsung heroes standing up against domestic, sexual & gender-based violence. It's time to recognize their efforts to make Alberta safer through the 2024 Inspiration Awards. Nominate someone today:
#ableg
#abpoli
This afternoon, I received my mandate letter from Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
. Alberta’s government remains fully committed to making high-quality child care affordable and accessible, and I look forward to working with our partners to support
#AB
families, children and youth
#ableg
Ironic to see so many new twitter accounts, without profiles pictures and fake names all claiming to be a former WRP organizers and life long cons who have decided to come on social media for the first time ever with anti UCP rants.. sounds authentic-not lol
#ableg
#fake
Packed house tonight in Spruce Grove-Stony Plain with my friend
@SearleTurton
! These folks are ready to take on the NDP in 2023. Get signed up, head to
#abpoli
A great day with family and then back doorknocking with full crew tomorrow in
#sprucegrove
. On track to visit every home in the riding with some incredible levels of support! Looking forward to seeing our riding staying conservative blue on election day!
#ableg
I was excited when my son said he wanted to watch me play Pickleball one morning.. but apparently an iPad movie and a bag of chips under a blanket was more entertaining in his mind lol
#ableg
Alberta’s government is investing $8M to make it more affordable for kids and teens to enjoy sports and recreation. I joined
@ABTourismSport
Minister, Joseph Schow, to highlight Every Kid Can Play, and really appreciate the kids taking it easy on me in the gaga pit.
#abpoli
#ableg
As most of my friends know I am a massive board game fan! The best ones to play via zoom that I have found are Code Names, Just One, and Welcome to.. but I am always looking for more. What’s your favourite game?
#ableg
#boardgames
#sprucegrove
#stonyplain
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of my good friend, former Stony Plain Mayor and MLA Ken Lemke as we mourn his passing. Ken’s made a positive impact on people and his presence will be missed in our community.
#ableg
#abpoli
Awesome time speaking at Meridian Heights school in Stony Plain and the kids make a Pokémon card about me afterwards… they liked my story about
@wchoy74
climbing on my fridge in my house to shoot me with a nerf gun lol, good times!
Building forever families shouldn’t be a financial burden for Albertans yearning to be called ‘mom’ or ‘dad.’ I'm so glad our government is reducing adoption costs by as much as 50 per cent through a one-time subsidy. Learn more:
#ableg
#abpoli
As a father, it's the worst feeling in the world to watch your child suffer. My heart goes out to the families and children impacted by the E. coli outbreak in Calgary. (1/5)
#ableg
#abpoli
Join me in helping kids start off the school year on the right foot by donating a brand-new pair of shoes to KARA Family Resource Centre's Kicks for Kids. There's just a few days left! For more info, reach our to Maria (
@YegDivaNorth
) at 780-975-6411 or maria
@kara
-frc.ca
#karafrc
Alberta's government announced we will be supporting families affected by the E. coli outbreak with $2,000/child in relief to navigate these difficult times. Our hearts go out to families, and especially those who've spent their days & nights at hospital beside their sick kid.
Really enjoyed stopping by Churchill Square this morning for the start of Edmonton's tastiest festival with Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Tanya Fir.
@TasteOfEdm
is officially on until July 28 - make sure you stop by and try the amazing food from local vendors!
#abpoli
#yeg
It was my honour to break ground on the Spruce Grove Supportive Living Lodge project and speak on behalf of Minister
@JasonNixonAB
yesterday. This project will help address the need for affordable housing options for seniors in our community and I can't wait to see it completed.
Premier
@ABDanielleSmith
has just announced significant measures to address rising cost of living and inflation.
In addition to continued broad based relief for all Albertans, additional targeted monthly supports will be provided to families, seniors, and vulnerable Albertans.
@KristinRaworth
I was told on Friday by a gentlemen that he was looking forward the day coming soon when I would be placed against a wall and shot..or else hanging from a rope.
I am humbled and honored to be appointed as the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy.
During the swearing in ceremony, the tremendous responsibility became very apparent to me. I am so excited to dig into this realm that is so close to my heart.
#energysector