JUNE 10, 2020
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Provincial Parole Board and Firearms Initiatives Introduced MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville Dear friends and neighbours, I am happy to answer your questions and comments. To reach me please either phone my constituency office in Vegreville or email me. I know that the effects of COVID-19 has taken a toll on so many in Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville. As a response our government is investing $21.6 million to better support the mental health of Albertans. This is the first stage of a total $53 million COVID-19 mental health action plan. This funding will help mental health organizations like Kids Help Phone, the Addiction and Mental Health Helplines, 211, and other organizations to expand their services. I am happy to share that this week, our government has introduced Bill 18. This bill proposes the creation of a provincial parole board in Alberta. This system would better protect Albertans, their loved ones, and their property from repeat offenders, including parolees. The Alberta Parole Board would determine parole or early release eligibility for those serving sentences in provincial correctional facilities, which are sentences less than two years. By
on their illegal use, the government is also establishing a provincial firearms examination unit to speed up testing of guns that have been seized as evidence in criminal investigations. The recent federal firearms ban has made it clear that we need more Alberta, and less Ottawa, in our justice system. If Ottawa won’t stand up for responsible Albertans, our province will. Thank you for continuing to support a healthy relaunch as our province reopens. For further information on COVID-19, please visit alberta.ca/covid19. introducing this legislation, our government is fulfilling a commitment to Albertans to better hold criminals responsible to protect public safety. Our government is standing up for Alberta’s law-abiding gun owners with new initiatives that listen to law-abiding firearms owners, while further cracking down on criminals who willfully put Albertans’ lives at risk. This week, our government established the Alberta Firearms Advisory Committee to listen to Albertans’ ideas on how our province can better respect the many people in our province who responsibly own firearms. To further improve firearms governance in Alberta and crack down
REMINDER The Town of Vegreville issued the 2020 combined assessment and property tax notices to ratepayers on May 11, 2020. In light of COVID-19, Town Council has made every effort to ensure residents receive support from their local government during tax season by making adjustments to the Town’s typical processes. Property Tax Payments are due by June 30, 2020. If you have not yet received your combined assessment and property tax notice, please contact the Town of Vegreville or email Taxation Clerk at 780-632-2606 propertytaxes@vegreville.com. The following payment options are available: 1. Sign-up for The Town of Vegreville pre-authorized withdrawal program, or Tax Installment Payment Program (TIPP). TIPP is a monthly tax installment payment plan by which taxpayers may make a consecutive monthly payment for taxes rather than a single annual payment. For information on how to register, visit www.vegreville.com/town-services/finances-taxes/tipp 2. Pay online or by phone through your bank. 3. Pay in person at most banks and financial institutions. 4. Mail your cheque payable to the Town of Vegreville at The Town of Vegreville, PO Box 640, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1R7 5. Submit your payment anytime through the mail drop-off box located at the Town Office. 6. Pay at the Town Office between 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Please note – we have measures in place to adhere to distancing protocols and hours/operations are subject to change. Town of Vegreville Administration Office 4829 50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1R7
I am happy to answer your questions and comments. To reach me please either phone my constituency office in Vegreville at 780-632-6840 or by email at fortsaskatchewan.vegreville@assembly.ab.ca. As always, it is my honour to serve as your MLA.
