The CAMROSE BOOSTER, May 17, 2022 – Page 26
Strong economy in Alberta By Jackie Lovely, MLA Camrose Constituency
Thanks to our solid conservative policy, Alberta’s economy is the strongest in Canada. We stand by our commitments—to
create
jobs,
boost our economy, and build up our energy sector. My colleagues and I understand that it is the role of government to fortify the economy and protect your savings. Economic indicators all predict that Alberta will lead the nation in growth in 2022. Because of our efforts, Alberta is back on the path to balance and prosperity. We will continue to advocate for Albertans, so we can stand strong and build a better future for our province. And every day, we are doing just that. We balanced the budget. We suspended the fuel tax. We made Alberta’s corporate tax rate the lowest in Canada. Unemployment is the lowest it has been in seven years—Alberta gained nearly 40,000 new jobs since the start of the year, and 16,000 in April alone. Last year, we beat the national average in real GDP growth at 5.1 per cent. Businesses are flocking to Alberta, and we have seen massive investments from major tech and energy companies like Amazon Web Services, Plug and Play, Northern Petrochemical, Dow Chemical, Telus, Infosys, Mphasis and more. You can see it in hotels, bars, restaurants, hockey games, and shopping centres. Everywhere you look, Albertans are getting back to work and doing the things they love. We are investing locally, too, to help community leaders enrich their neighbourhoods and make Alberta a welcoming place for everyone. In our Camrose Constituency, I’m proud to highlight two recipients of the Community Facility Enhancement Program, or CFEP. The Friends of Ryley School Society received $92,383 to help build their school
Murray Green, Camrose Booster A Parkland Twins runner reaches second base with a head first slide in U18 action at Kin 4 Harry Andreassen Diamond on May 7. Camrose posted a 1-2 record.
Cougars win first baseball game By Murray Green
The Camrose Cougars triple-A U18 baseball team lost 9-2 to the Parkland Twins in the opening game of the season on May 7. Camrose got on the scoreboard in the second inning when Jackson Goossen singled to drive in a run. Justin Pederson went two for three to lead the Cougars on offence. The game broke open when Parkland scored two in the third inning and added four more in the seventh inning. Pitcher Justin Kushnerick started strong, but the Twins kept wearing the Cougars down.
Camrose bounced back with a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Padres in the second game of the doubleheader. Ben Pullen was given credit for the win on the mound after going five innings and allowing five hits while striking out eight batters. Jake Popowich pitched two innings to record a save. Nick Hilgersom led the offence by going two for three at the plate. Camrose also lost 8-7 in a close contest with the Parkland Twins at Kin 4 Harry Andreassen Diamond on May 8.
The Cougars travel to Red Deer to take on the St. Albert Cardinals and the Red Deer Braves on May 21 and 22. The U15 Gord Nadeaucoached team dropped four games to the Midwest Prairie Pirates in Duggan Park on May 7 and 8. The young team lost 23-1, 15-4, 12-2 and 14-7 to the heavy hitting and experienced Pirates. Camrose hosts the St. Albert Cardinals on May 21 and 22. They also welcome the Northern Lights team on May 28 and 29 in Duggan Park.
playground, and the Tofield Lions Club received $79,332 towards construction of the Tofield Fairgrounds. With the help of this funding, these community builders will be able to strengthen ties and improve public spaces for people of all ages. Finally, there has been an increase in bird flu cases reported across Alberta. Those living in the Camrose area should take precautions to protect livestock and avoid handling birds they suspect may have been infected. If you have concerns about sick or dead wild birds, call 3100000 or your local Fish and Wildlife office. You can also contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by phone at 403-338-5225 or email them at cfia.ABSickBird-Lesoiseauxmalades@inspection.gc.ca. I encourage everyone to visit AlbertaIsBack.ca to find out more about how our United Conservative team is creating jobs, attracting investment, and restoring the Alberta Advantage for all, and how our best days are truly just ahead. As always, stay safe everyone and stop into the office if it has been a while since I’ve seen you. Connecting to constituents is important to me as your MLA. If you have any questions or concerns, contact my office. We are always here for you! You can contact Jackie Lovely, Camrose MLA, at Constituency Office, 104, 4870-51 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 1S1. Tel: 780-672-0000, camrose@assembly. ab.ca or at Legislature Office, 6th Floor, 9820-107 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose U15 baserunner Zach Young reaches first on a throwing error by the Midwest Prairie Pirates in a weekend series at Duggan Park on May 7 and 8. Camrose will be hosting the St. Albert Cardinals on May 21 and 22.
