Families in Alberta expect real results that make a positive difference in their lives, and that’s...
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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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...
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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...
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Getting started in today’s job market isn’t easy
Getting started in today’s job market isn’t easy, especially for young people. Many teenagers and young adults are genuinely eager to get their first real job...
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life has become more expensive
Every Albertan knows that life has become more expensive. Families are watching grocery bills climb, parents are helping their kids with rising costs, and...
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Our Natural resources have created good jobs and helped Alberta become a global energy leader
As Albertans, we are blessed to live in a province rich with natural resources. For decades, these resources have created good jobs and helped Alberta become a...
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lberta farmers, ranchers, and processors feed not just families in our community, but Canada and the world.
From endless seas of prairie wheat to rugged ranchlands, Alberta has always been a place where hard work, innovation, and pride in what we produce go hand in...
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Affordable Housing Project in Strathmore
Rising costs and limited housing options can make it difficult to find an affordable, suitable place to live. Finding a safe and affordable home shouldn’t feel...
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Get Alberta goods to new markets
The need to improve trade within Canada and get Alberta goods to new markets has never been greater. Tariff threats, protectionism, and a lack of...




