Alberta is a big province with strong communities, hardworking families, and a deep sense of pride...
Author - Chantelle de Jonge
Chantelle de Jonge is the MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, elected May 29, 2023. She was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities in July 2023. Ms. de Jonge earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction in economic and philosophy at the University of Calgary. She Ms. de Jonge believes in giving back through volunteer efforts, including for Faith Beyond Belief and for The Sunrise of Life Center, a home for street children in Tanzania.
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Albertans expect their government to listen
Alberta is growing quickly, and that puts extra pressure on important services that families count on. With more people than ever calling our province home, we...
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Albertans expect their government to listen
Albertans expect their government to listen, act responsibly, and focus on what matters most. Whether it is supporting farmers and ranchers, protecting...
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Fresh Starts
January is always a time for fresh starts. Parents look ahead at what the new year holds for their kids. Farmers and ranchers plan for another season of hard...
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Alberta looks out for its own
For too long, families across Alberta have felt the impact of federal policies that made it harder to grow our economy, build major projects, and create good...
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Alberta’s health system today
Our government understands that Alberta families want stability, good jobs, and a future full of opportunity for the next generation. For the last 10 years...
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Alberta’s health system today
Across Alberta, families want to know that when they or a loved one need help, our health care system will be there for them. Whether you live in a city, small...
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The 2025 fall legislative session is officially underway
Families in Alberta expect real results that make a positive difference in their lives, and that’s exactly what our government is focused on delivering. The...
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When classrooms close, parents are often left scrambling
Families across Alberta are facing a lot of uncertainty right now. When classrooms close, parents are often left scrambling, students risk falling behind, and...
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
When Pierre Trudeau brought in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982, Premiers like Peter Lougheed agreed to it because they were promised that...




