CULTUREAND TOURISM Office ofthe Minister .MLA, Barrhead-Morinville- Westfock
NOV 0 4 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta 12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2V4 I ~ - Dear M~fn yk: rJ;-
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. It is an honour to be appointed Alberta's new Minister of Culture and Tourism. I am looking forward to serving Albertans under Premier Jim Prentice's leadership and helping to fulfill this government's priorities around being fiscally conservative, ending entitlements, maximizing natural resources responsibly, establishing the province as an environmental leader and increasing Albertans' quality of life.
In my role as Minister of Culture and Tourism, I will carry on the great work of supporting Alberta's cultural sector and the tourism industry. Tourism and our cultural industries play a vital role in Alberta's continuing economic success and community prosperity. I am committed to supporting the sport and recreation, the arts, heritage, and the nonprofit/voluntary sectors in our collective efforts to contribute to Alberta's strong and inclusive communities.
I am proud to live in a province with a diverse vibrant culture that provides such a high quality of life for its citizens and is a compelling destination for worldwide travelers. Thank you again for your support. I look forward to the many opportunities to serve Albertans.
Best Regards,
IRUE 229 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2B6 Canada Tckphone 780-422-3559 Barrhead (main) 5106- 50 Srreer, l3arrhcad, AB Canada Telephone 780-674-3225 Fax 780-674-6183 Ban·head (ma iling) Box 4250, Barrhead, AB T7N 1A3 Canada Prim~d 011 rtf)Yirtl p.tptr ALBERTA MUNICIPAL Af-FAIRS Office ofthe Jvlinistei· Govemment House Lender AR75946 November 4, 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta #12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton, AB T5K 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk: Thank you for your note of congratulations on my recent appointment as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Government House Leader. It is truly an honour to be appointed a Minister in Premier Prentice's Cabinet and I am looking forward to supporting his priorities for our government and for Alberta. Thank you taking the time to write, I appreciate your support. Sincerely, Diana McQueen Minister RIE 204 Legislature Building lOSOO 97 Avenue, Ed monton, Alberta '1'5K 2B6 Canada Telephone 780-427-3744 Fax 780-422-9550 Prinutf 011 r.-qrlffl paprr lf'd re c tE u~; ..:: ~~ J NOV 25 201~ Constituency Office: legislature------Office: Main Floor, 10328 81 Ave 230 l egislature Annex Edmonton, AB T6E 1X2 LE G I S L AT I VE ASSEMB L Y Edmonton, AB T5K 1E4 ALBER T A Tel: (780) 414-0702 Tel: (780) 415-1800 Fax: (780) 414-0703 Fax: (780) 415-0701 RACHEL NOTLEY, MLA Edmonton Strathcona leader, Alberta's NDP Opposition November 6, 2014 Arlene Hrynyk, President Public School Boards Association of Alberta 12, 10227- 118 Street Edmonton, AB TSK 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk, Thank you so much for taking the time to extend your congratulations upon my election as Leader of Alberta's NDP. I am honoured to have received a strong endorsement from the membership and so many kind words from people like yourself. I am eager to start building an Alberta where everyone benefits from our shared prosperity. It was my pleasure to speak at your recent counci l meeting this August- I enjoyed the co nversations I had with your members and I look forward to continue working with you. In fact, at that meeting, I spoke with Mary Lynne and she referenced the most recent lega l opinions on Catholic Schools and the Constitution. I would be interested in reviewing that material and would appreciate if it could be forwarded to my office at the Legislature. (And, Mary Lynne- if you sent it already, I apologize for misplacing it-there has been a degree of upheaval in my office, as I'm sure you can guess.) Thank you again for the support and the speaking opportunity. I am confident that we will be in touch again soon. cc. ynne Campbell, Executive Director [email protected] www.ndpopposition.ab.ca ALBERTA IN f-RASTRUCT URE Office ofth e Minister AR 40600 NOV 1 3 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta #12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk: Thank you for your letter of October 24, 2014 and your kind words. I regret that I was 1 unable to attend your 2014 Annual MLA Reception on October 15 h. I am pleased to hear that other Members of the Legislative Assembly attended, and that they were able to share our vision for building relationships with you and all our provincial colleagues. Your dedication and support to the children, families and communities who are served by Public Education is commendable. I look forward to the Annual Reception in 2015. Sincerely, Minister !REClE ~ \fiEID \ NOV 19 2014 ~ i ------ 404 Legislature 13uilding, 10800-97 Avenue, Edmonron, Albcna T SK 2 136 Canada Telepho ne 780-427-504 1 Fax 780-422-2002 Pri111al ou r.-qr/(tl f11ptr • ·~. ~ • • ~ • • • • .r;. .. • ·::,·•...-·:· .' .' •• •• ,,...:: . :· \ l··· ~, . '''~~or.;t.•·-1· - ~•' ' ·v~:.l. · ~·· ·. -~·' · · .... \;_. ~ ..-:, . ,.· . , . ·1 ~ - . R!EClE~V iE L .i NOV 25 2014 ------60835 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Office ofthe Minister MLA, Crrlgmy-Klein November 4, 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President, Public School Boards' Association of Alberta Board Chair, Northern Lights School Division No.69 12, 10227- 118 Street Edmonton AB T5K 2V4 ~Arb.~ Thank you for your recent letters offering your congratulations and best wishes on my appointment as Minister of Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. As Minister, I look forward to fulfilling the mandate given to me by Premier Jim Prentice to establish our province as an environmental leader and ensure Alberta's resources are developed using innovative and responsible approaches that protect Alberta's environment and provide a healthy Alberta for future generations. As we move forward, I know we can count on the valuable contribution of our stakeholders and partners to help meet this goal. Sincerely, 420 Legislature Building, I 0800 - 97 Avenue, Edmon ron, Alberta T5K 2B6 Canada Telephone 780-427-2391 Fax 780-422-6259 9, 2400 Centre Street NE, Ca lgary, A!bena T2E 2T9 Canada Telephone 403-216-5430 Fax 403-216-5432 1/1 l'rintal 011 rtqdrd jutptr - ·~ etlE uv ~:L5 NOV 25 2014 .~,, ~(-gi!f~(~t;:'~ ~!.' l>"- ,, i>' ( ------¢/;~~'~ ~ ~~ ALBERTA INTERNATIONAL AND INTERGOVERN MENTAL RELATIONS Office ofthe Associflte Minister ofAsifl Pflcijic Relfltiom MLA, Cfl/gmy-Northem Hills November 4, 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta #12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton, AB, T5K 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk: 1 Thank you for your letter of September 18 h, 2014 regarding my appointment as Associate Minister of Asia Pacific Relations. I am honoured to serve this great province in this capacity. Thank you again for your best wishes. Sincerely yours, Teresa Woo-Paw Associate Minister of Asia Pacific Relations cc: Honourable Jim Prentice Premier of Alberta 104 Legislature Building I 0800 - 97 Avenue, Edmon ron, Alberta T5K 2136 Canada Telephone 780-415-2363 Fax 780-422-0471 ~ !E cc fE ~ ~/ ti: ~ l ) NOV 2 5 2014 ------EDUCATION Office ofthe A1inister AR87252 November 19,2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Assoc. of Alberta 12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton AB T5K 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk: Thank you for your October 29, 2014letter congratulating me on being elected as MLA for Calgary-Elbow and expressing your members' enthusiasm for the future of Alberta's education system. The mandate letter I received from Honourable Jim Prentice, Premier of Alberta, emphasizes the importance of working with communities to ensure the educational needs of students are being met. I look forward to working collaboratively with education stakeholders such as the Public School Boards' Association of Alberta in order to help ensure all students in Alberta have access to a quality education system that meets their learning needs and positions them for success. I appreciate your association's ongoing commitment to supporting and enhancing Alberta's world-class education system, and I look forward to working with you and the rest of your association members to make our already outstanding education system even better. Sincerely, Gordon Dirks Minister MLA, Calgary- Elbow 320 J.cgislatLu·e Building, 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2l36 Canada Telephone 780-427-5010 Fa;x 780-427-5018 ~ IECE ~ Vl2 ~l) NOV 25 201~ Premier of Alberta ------ Office of the Premier, 307 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5K 2B6 NOV 1 8 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta 12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton AB T5K 2V4 oearM7 AriP/\{' , Thank you for your September 11, 2014 letter of congratulations. I am honoured to be Alberta's Premier. I understand that you have already had the opportunity to meet with Honourable Gordon Dirks, Alberta's new Minister of Education. I am confident that Minister Dirks will continue to maintain the Government of Alberta's positive working relationships with your association and the public school boards you represent. Alberta has one of the fastest growing populations in Canada and this growth shows no sign of slowing down. As Premier, I intend to ensure Albertans have access to the necessary schools and resources to keep pace with population growth. As you are aware, Government recently announced more than $230 million over two years to build and plan new schools, expand and modernize existing schools, and fast-track maintenance projects. We are embarking on the largest school construction project in Canadian history to immediately address our school shortage. I appreciate the work of Alberta's school boards, and I :ook forvvard to maintaining the Government of Alberta's strong relationship with the Public School Boards' Association of Alberta. rentice Premier of Alberta cc Honourable Gordon Dirks Minister of Education ABORIGINAL RELATIONS s•••••••••••••- Office ofthe Associate Minister ofAboriginal Relatio MLA, Edmonton-Gold Bar Arlene Hrynyk President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta 12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton AB T5K 2V4 Dear Ms .~: A~ - Thank you for your letter congratulating me on my appointment as Associate Minister of Aboriginal Relations. It is my honour and privilege to work alongside the Honourable Jim Prentice, Premier and Minister of Aboriginal Relations, on this important portfolio. We both recognize the significant role First Nations people have in determining Alberta's future growth and prosperity. As Associate Minister, I have been helping to build partnerships and move toward greater progress for all. Since taking on this role, I have had the pleasure of visiting a number of Aboriginal communities. I am impressed with communities' economic and social programs, and the talented individuals who work hard to help and support Aboriginal people. If there is anything I can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 780-422-4144 or AR. [email protected]. Sincerely, David C. Dorward, CMA FCA Associate Minister 103 Legislarurc Building 10800 - 97 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberra T5K 2B6 Canada Telephone 780-422-4144 Fax 780-644-8389 Pri,tal 011 raJrlrtl pnptr 0:fcuz£?tv fo1/ ?o/d eaju~t/ o./£'indneJ~ v~7, .... ~(~;?'· LEGISLATU RE OFFICE: CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: LEG I S L A TI V E ASSEMB LY 3'd Floor LEGISLATURE ANNEX CALGARY -GLEN MORE CONSTITUENCY ALBERTA 10800 - 97 AVENUE IIA208, 1600 90 AVENUE S.W. EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5K 286 CALGARY, ALBERTA T2V 5A8 TELEPHONE: (780) 415-9436 TELEPHONE: (403) 216- 542 1 FAX: (780) 643- 9141 FAX: (403) 216-5423 LINDA JOHNSON MLA CALGARY-GLENMORE CONSTITUENCY November 14, 2014 Arlene Hrynyk Preside nt, Public School Board's Association of Alberta 1 #12, 10227 - 118 h Street Edmonton, AB TSK 2V4 Dea r Ms:" rynyk 1 Thank you for your letter on October 24 h, 2014. Yes I am a strong advocate for education in Albert a. appreciate the work of yourself and Public School Board Trustees. I look forward t o co ntinuing to work together on behalf of Alberta Students. Yo urs t ruly, ,r .. / / Linda Johnson MLA, Calgary-G ienmore Chair, Ca lga ry Ca ucus IR IE Office ol the Premier, 307 Legislature Building, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5K 286 November 10, 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk President - . Public ~choo l Boards· Associatron or Aroerta 12, 10227- 118 Street Edmonton AB T5K 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk: Thank you for sending your congratulations regarding my recent by-election victory. I'm proud and humbled to represent the people of Calgary-Foothills. There are few privileges as rewarding as serving as MLA and Premier of Alberta. I will not lose sight of that. Our Government will focus our commitment and energy around the priorities that are important to the people of Alberta. And we will deliver on those priorities. The Minister of Education, Honourable Gordon Dirks, and I look forward to working collaboratively with our education stakeholders to help ensure all students in Alberta have access to a quality education system that meets their learning needs. I promise to make meaningful decisions that will help all Albertans, now and in future generations. I'm looking forward to working with you to accomplish that goal. Thank you again for your encouragement. I'm grateful for your confidence and trust. Sincerely, Jim f'i~tic Premier of Alberta cc: Honourable Gordon Dirks -- ~lEC lE ~\f[E ID Minister of Education DEC 0 2 2014 I i.•.- ·------ LE G I SLA T IVE ASS EMBLY A L BERTA December 10, 2014 Ms. Arlene Hrynyk, President Public School Boards' Association of Alberta #12, 10227 - 118 Street Edmonton, AB TSK 2V4 Dear Ms. Hrynyk: Thank you for your recent letter congratulating me upon my election to represent Calgary-West. It was a great honour to have my nomination ratified by my constituents, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to contribute to Alberta's future as a member of Premier Prentice's team. I am committed to ensuring education thrives in my constituency, and throughout the province, and I certainly appreciate your wishes as I step into my role as Member of the Legislature. Once again, thank you for the kind congratulations. Sincerely, Mike Ellis IJ~· !~ cc [E ~ VI lE \D) MLA Calgary-West DEC 18 2014 a------ Legislature Office: Constituency Office: 634 Legislature Annex Unit 234- 333 Aspen Glen Landing SW 9718- 107 Street Calgary, AB T3H ON6 Edmonton, AB T5K 1E4 Phone: 403-216-5439 Phone: 780-644-2395 Fax: 403-216-5441 Fax: 780-415-0951 [email protected] December 10, 2014 Bernard Valcourt Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development 10 Wellington Street Gatineau, Quebec KlA OH4 Dear Mr. Valcourt: Wetaskiwin Regional Public School believes that it is time for our government to take action on narrowing the inequities that First Nations children are receiving in our province. We expect the Government to support the original intent of Jordan's Principle (a child-first principle) in order to put an end to jurisdictional disputes getting in the way of First Nations children accessing ALL government services on the same terms as other children. The Minister of Education has stated that one of their priorities is to narrow the academic gap between First Nations and non-First Nations students. A starting place in closing this gap is to focus on the well-being gap. The funding models are flawed and inequitable; services should be funded not by policy or program but by principle! Focus on the child and worry about who is going to pay for it after services are put in place! We agree with Dr. Cindy Blackstock's statement; "we have to turn the page on Canadian relationships towards First Nations children from one of oppression and discrimination to one of hope and inspiration". Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools is committed to supporting culturally based equity for the First Nations Students in our jurisdiction. We are working together with our First Nations educational authorities as well as with the families in Maskwacis, through our Maskwacis Education Council and our First Nation Liaison workers in our schools, to find ways to improve the academic success of our First Nation students. Our goal is to be responsive to what we are hearing from our students and families. We recognize that a child's well-being is central to their success in learning. Let us work to ensure that BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION Karen Becker Barb Johnson Dr. Terry Pearson, Superintendent Shauna Bruno George Ollenberger Rick Hayes, Associate Superintendent: Personnel Robbyn Erickson Deanna Specht Sherri Senger, Associate Superintendent Business David Gursky Lynn Ware Brian Taje, Associate Superintendent: Instruction Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Page 2 of2 regardless of where they live, services can be put in place as soon as possible so students can succeed in school and life. Through these conversations with our partners, we have found that First Nations children are not provided with the same services as other Canadians. No matter where students live in our country, they are entitled to quality education, health, recreation, culture and language; a quality life in safe and caring environments. We ask you to provide Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools, as well as other School Boards across the province with a report on where we are on "Jordan's Principle" and urge you to return to and implement the original intent of Jordan's Principle-putting the child first! I look forward to your reply. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. My number is 780-361-6735. Yours truly, Deanna Specht, Board Chair, Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools. Sincerely, Deanna Specht WRPS Board Chair cc: ASBA, PSBA1 CASS1 ASCA1 ASBOA, Erminskin 1 Louis Bull 1 Montana, Samson Cree Nation BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION Karen Becker Barb Johnson Dr. Terry Pearson, Superintendent Shauna Bruno George Ollenberger Rick Hayes, Associate Superintendent: Personnel Robbyn Erickson Deanna Specht Sherri Senger, Associate Supeni1tendent Business David Gursky Lynn Ware Brian Taje, Associate Superintendent: Instruction