Author - Chantelle de Jonge

Chantelle de JongeChantelle 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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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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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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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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