Denis A. Herard, M.L.A.MLA <strong>Calgary</strong> Egmont<strong>Calgary</strong> Egmont Constituency#10, 8318 Fairmount Dr. S.E. T2H 0Y8640-1363, 640-2970 (f)Edmonton - toll free - 310-0000 and key <strong>in</strong> 780-427-5777calgary.egmont @assembly.ab.caLobbyists Act to enhance openness andaccountabilityAlbertans will soon have full and easy access to <strong>in</strong>formationabout who is be<strong>in</strong>g paid to <strong>in</strong>fluence government and on whatissues, under new legislation <strong>in</strong>troduced by Premier Stelmach.Bill 1, the Lobbyists Act, will establish a lobbyist registry requir<strong>in</strong>globbyists to declare exist<strong>in</strong>g contracts they or their associateshave with government to provide advice. The proposedlegislation will also require the release of government contract<strong>in</strong>formation on a regular basis.The lobbyist registry will conta<strong>in</strong> names of paid <strong>in</strong>dividualswho communicate with public office holders <strong>in</strong> an attempt to<strong>in</strong>fluence government decisions about the development of alaw, government program, policy or the award<strong>in</strong>g of governmentgrants. The registry will be fully accessible and searchableon the Internet and will identify who is be<strong>in</strong>g lobbied and onwhat subject.Alberta’s legislation also proposes to publish an onl<strong>in</strong>e, searchable<strong>in</strong>dex of government accounts paid, a first <strong>in</strong> Canada.Government is propos<strong>in</strong>g to publish this <strong>in</strong>formation on aquarterly basis. The list will <strong>in</strong>clude <strong>in</strong>dividuals and organizationswho are under contract with the government or who arereceiv<strong>in</strong>g government grants.Under the Bill, the Office of the Ethics Commissioner will beresponsible for the operation and adm<strong>in</strong>istration of the lobbyistregistry. A Registrar will have the authority to <strong>in</strong>vestigatebreaches of the Lobbyist Act and impose serious penalties.The establishment of a lobbyist registry and provid<strong>in</strong>g moredetails on government contracts are key actions under PremierStelmach’s plan to govern with <strong>in</strong>tegrity and transparency.Other priorities for the government are to build a strongerAlberta, manage growth pressures, improve Albertans’ qualityof life and promote safe and secure communities.Please contact my office at 640-1363 or calgary.egmont@assembly.ab.ca with any comments or concerns.<strong>May</strong> at the LibrarySpr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to Summer with new programs at the CentralLibrary. Call 260-2620 to register or sign up onl<strong>in</strong>e atcalgarypubliclibrary.com. View our program guide onl<strong>in</strong>e tosee our complete list<strong>in</strong>g of programs.Discover <strong>Calgary</strong>’s Local RiversTake an <strong>in</strong>spir<strong>in</strong>g trip down the rivers that surround <strong>Calgary</strong>,through the pictures and experiences of an avid canoeistand guide. Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 3, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.Author Read<strong>in</strong>gsVivian Demuth will read from her first novel, Eyes of theForest, a love story set <strong>in</strong> the boreal forest of the CanadianRockies. Cather<strong>in</strong>e Simmons Niven will read from A F<strong>in</strong>eDaughter, a delightful novel about a young fem<strong>in</strong>ist liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>a small Alberta town <strong>in</strong> the 40s and 50s. Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 3,7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No registration required.Wildflowers of the RockiesIn this slide show, John McFaul of Alpenglow Nature Hikesshows you where to f<strong>in</strong>d spectacular wildflowers thissummer. Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 8, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Introduction to Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g WildflowersBeg<strong>in</strong>ners learn to pa<strong>in</strong>t wildflowers us<strong>in</strong>g a differentmedium each week for three weeks. Please br<strong>in</strong>g $15.00 forsupplies. Wednesdays, <strong>May</strong> 9 to <strong>May</strong> 23, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Tak<strong>in</strong>g Care of You…Powerful Tools for Caregiv<strong>in</strong>gLearn how to prevent caregiver burnout while car<strong>in</strong>g for achronically ill loved one.Wednesdays, <strong>May</strong> 9 to Jun 13, 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.Search<strong>in</strong>g for Stories: Seniors Book ClubDiscuss how different authors approach timeless themessuch as love, passion, conflict, and adversity. Ages 50 andup. Thursdays, <strong>May</strong> 10 and Jun 14, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Invest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Real EstateLearn about the advantages and risks of <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> realestate today -- and how to mitigate those risks. Presentedby Shire International Real Estate Investments Ltd. Saturday,<strong>May</strong> 26, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.Discipl<strong>in</strong>e Without DistressManage normal childhood behaviours through age 12 withnon-punitive discipl<strong>in</strong>e tools. Presented by Judy Arnall,author of “Discipl<strong>in</strong>e Without Distress.” Monday, <strong>May</strong> 28,7:00 - 8:30 p.m.The Central Library616 Macleod Trail SETelephone: 260-2600Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Sunday Noon – 5 p.m.(Closed Sundays mid-<strong>May</strong> to mid-September)<strong>Ramsay</strong> News page 12
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