COUNTING DOWN.....3 more sleeps....

As we enter into the final days of the provincial election campaign, I am buoyed by the latest poll suggesting the PC party and its new plan for Alberta is resonating with voters. Albertans are saying they believe Premier Ed Stelmach has the values they want in a leader.

At the doors and around the community, I am hearing that the more people think about Alberta’s future, the more they support our party’s fresh vision under its new leader. People want a leader and government they can trust to take on tough issues with a thoughtful, achievable and affordable plan for 21st century Alberta.

They do not want empty promises. They do not believe in a tax and spend approach. Albertans want a well thought out, forward thinking, fiscally responsible plan. And we have done just that in a detailed platform that includes four-year cost projections for all new commitments.

Our plan aligns with Albertans’ priorities. It delivers significant tax reductions, eliminates health care premiums, and provides dollars to address pressures in a sustainable and affordable way. This includes investments in health care, support to seniors, people with disabilities and other vulnerable members of our society. It improves day care, our post-secondary system and addresses growth pressures such as housing, infrastructure, the environment and regional planning.

Particularly exciting for anyone who values our beautiful river valley is Premier Ed Stelmach’s $50 million commitment toward the creation of one of the world’s most expansive metropolitan-area parks – The River Valley Alliance Park –stretching from Fort Saskatchewan to the east and Devon to the west.

During the next few days, as campaigning draws to a close, I will be working hard to do what I can to make sure the voters of Edmonton-Glenora regain a seat at the government table in the next Alberta legislature. I look forward to meeting even more people in the riding to discuss what I believe is a great plan that will help build a great future for Alberta.

The next move will be up to you, the voters, on Monday, March 3. My hope is that having considered your choices you will endorse me and the Progressive Conservative plan – and not just around the kitchen table – but at the ballot box where every vote counts. In a democracy voting is the best way to participate in building your future – the kind of future you envision for your children and grandchildren.

There are many challenges ahead but I think as a party we have proven we have what it takes to make the right choices and follow through on behalf of the people of our great province. I ask for your support so that together we can make positive change that works for Albertans.

To find out where to vote, visit www.elections.ab.ca . Those unable to vote on Monday, March 3, still have an opportunity to cast a ballot at Saturday’s Advance Polls at the Office of the Returning Officer, 15239-111 Avenue from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you would like to read the Progressive Conservative party’s platform in detail it is outlined on the website. (http://www.albertapc.ab.ca/default.cfm)

If you would like to learn more about me and my views on the issues that matter most to you, I invite you to visit my website at www.heatherklimchuk.ca or call my campaign office at 442-4560.

See you at the polls.

Cheers,

Heather

The fourth and final week!

February 25, 26

As we enter into the fourth and final week of the provincial election campaign I can feel the momentum building. The weather has been beautiful as I have door knocked and discussed the issues that matter most to the people of Edmonton Glenora. It has been exciting to hear your thoughts about the Progressive Conservative’s plan for Alberta’s future.


I have always firmly believed that governing is a privilege, not a right. Albertans deserve a government with integrity, a government that is accountable, and that cares about the people affected most by the choices it makes.


At election time it can be difficult to sort through the rhetoric and empty promises aimed at winning over voters. This is where I believe the Progressive Conservatives, under the leadership of Premier Ed Stelmach, stand out above the rest.


Last week we saw an exciting leadership debate and the release of our Party’s detailed campaign platform that includes four-year cost projections for all new commitments. (We are the only party to lay things out in such detail.) Both served to highlight the leadership qualities and values of our Premier and his team – a team of which I am so proud to be a member.

Premier Stelmach will never make promises he cannot deliver. Albertans want a leader who takes on the tough issues with a thoughtful and achievable plan. Our plan focuses on building our quality of life, greening our growth, and creating and protecting our opportunities. Our plan delivers significant tax reductions and the elimination of health care premiums to put money back in Albertans’ pockets, and delivers dollars to address pressures in a sustainable and affordable way.


It provides necessary investments in health care—building and upgrading facilities, and recruiting the doctors, nurses and health care professionals that Alberta needs. It provides support to seniors, people with disabilities and other vulnerable members of our society. It outlines how we will increase the availability of day care and support to those parents who need it. It also includes significant investment in our post-secondary system through increased spaces and reducing student loan interest rates to prime. Our plan also addresses pressures brought on by unprecedented growth through multi-million dollar programs to boost affordable housing and address our key infrastructure needs.

Albertans have accomplished so much already with a positive and pioneering spirit. We need to refine that spirit to fit the challenges of the 21st century. The challenges are great no doubt, but we are up to the task to ensure Alberta’s strong future.


If you would like to read the platform in detail it is outlined on the Progressive Conservative website. (http://www.albertapc.ab.ca/default.cfm)


In the coming days I will be hitting the doors to discuss the issues that matter to you and explain our party’s exciting new plan. I will be attending several events in the community and invite you to join me. I look forward to seeing and hearing from you.


Don’t forget, you can vote at the Advance Polls on February 28, 29, and March 1. 2008 at:
Office of the Returning Officer
15239 – 111 Avenue

Cheers,
Heather