MLA Update – Oct. 30, 2020

Tomorrow is Halloween, a time for our little ones to dress up and take to the streets trick or treating.  Like so many other events this year, Halloween may look a bit different. You may be doing your own family party, wearing a special COVID mask as part of your costume or handing out candy […]

MLA Update – Oct. 16, 2020

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend and you were able to enjoy the weather and spend some time with family.  The colder weather has approached as has the influenza season.  I encourage you to please get your flu shot and remember to follow the recommendations of Dr. Hinshaw.  Together we can avoid a […]

Happy Thanksgiving

Jason CoppingMLA, Calgary-Varsitycalgary.varsity@assembly.ab.caUnit 201, 1055 20th Avenue NW403-216-5436 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I want to first and foremost thank the residents of Calgary-Varsity.  I hear from many of you and the passion you have for our province is evident.  From small family businesses, startup innovators, teachers, doctors, nurses and thousands of others who […]

MLA Update – Oct. 2, 2020

COVID-19 Update $2.1 million for innovative technology projects to help fight COVID-19Our government is funding seven Alberta-based researchers with $2.1 million.  Alberta has world-class colleges and technical schools with innovative thinkers, world-class researchers and exceptional problem solvers that are tackling the challenges of COVID-19. Alberta is a recognized leader in post-secondary research for a number […]

Way Out West Fest Debate and Dinner

On Sunday evening I had the opportunity to attend the Way Out West Fest Debate and Dinner. The panel discussion was regarding potential metallurgic coal development in southwest Alberta.

MLA Update September 18, 2020

With the official start to fall just around the corner many of you are back into the new normal routine of school and activities. Of course with fall and colder weather means we are hitting flu season.

Seniors Centres Re-Opening

As Alberta recovers, seniors can carefully resume activities, but they and everyone around them must be alert and safe.

Grandparents Day

We celebrate Grandparents Day and all of the grandmas and grandpas; the nanas and papas; the babas and gidos, kokums and mosoms, or, as we say in Cantonese 爺爺和嫲嫲 公公和婆婆.