Searle Turton
@SearleTurton
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Husband to an amazing woman and proud dad of two incredible boys. MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain and Minister of Children and Family Services.
Joined July 2010
This is a bill from a local business in our constituency. $899 of their entire bill for a single month was the NDPs carbon tax. For a lot of businesses this could be the difference between staying open or closing down in our current economy. #sprucegrove #stonyplain #abvote
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I am sorry to hear the news that former MLA Erin Babcock's fight with cancer ended tonight. Erin cared deeply about our area, and leaves behind a great legacy of public service. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family in this difficult time.
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It's been great to hang out with 3,700 Conservatives at the @Alberta_UCP AGM. I had a lot of great discussions and it's always great to see people take part in the democratic process. #ableg #abpoli
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Excited to serve in this incredible role to help children and families across our amazing province. #ableg
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Last sign installed in the riding at 9:47 pm, down 20 lbs and well over 20 thousand doors knocked. Alberta it’s in your hands now. .
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A huge thanks to the residents of #sprucegrove and #stonyplain for putting their trust in me last night! #ableg A huge thanks to my family for supporting me as I continue to serve this amazing riding that we call home.
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Proud to have our local MP @DaneLloydMP supporting me in this provincial election. #sprucegrove #stonyplain
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Alberta is Calling and people are answering from across Canada and around the world. I was thrilled to witness on behalf of @ABDanielleSmith, the MoU signing between Alberta and Brazil to further strengthen relationships and drive more investments to Alberta. #ableg #abpoli
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Thank you Spruce Grove - Stony Plain. Today the people of Alberta spoke loud and clear and I'm so proud to be part of the UCP team!. Thanks to @msebabs, Ivan Boles and Jody Crocker for putting your names forward and all of your hard work. #abvote #abstrongandfree
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Very relieved to have my first shot done of #Astrazeneca this afternoon in #Stonyplain! I love Gen X who is rocking it this week with the social media shoutouts! #ableg #wecanhandlethis
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23 hours at the ledge and still going strong! I am fighting hard for the people who told me their stories about how the economic decisions of the previous government has hurt their families and businesses in #sprucegrove #stonyplain.
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My mandate letter from @ABDanielleSmith includes platform commitments like affordable high quality child care that is accessible to all. I will work around the clock to keep vulnerable children safe while providing supports to families who need it the most. #ableg #abpoli
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On behalf of Premier @ABDanielleSmith, I was honoured to welcome NWT Minister @CWawzonek and meet with wildfire evacuees at the Edmonton Expo Centre alongside @JustinTrudeau and @AmarjeetSohiYEG last night. Alberta is here to support our neighbours to the north.
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A great day out meeting with residents in #sprucegrove and a great crew of volunteers with some fantastic community support to keep our area conservative blue! #ableg
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Our government recognizes the need to combat sexual violence in all its forms. I was proud to deliver on my mandate commitment from Premier @ABDanielleSmith to provide $10M to sexual assault centres last week. #ableg #abpoli
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At the Legislature bright and early this morning for the start of a new week. I am extremely thankful for the amazing residents of #SpruceGrove - #StonyPlain who have placed their trust in me to serve as their MLA and represent the amazing area that we call home. #ableg
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Making child care more affordable means more parents have the ability to pursue education and career opportunities. I'm so pleased that through the Canada-Alberta Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, we'll save parents an additional $200 per month this year.
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Our government is making a difference for young people. Youth Suicide Prevention Grants have had a direct impact on 927 youth, Family Resource Networks are helping more than 48,000 Alberta families every year, and many are accessing the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program. (1/2)
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Behind every campaign is an army of volunteers. Over the last 28 days mine fulfilled 1700 sign requests & put more on the highways and boulevards across the constituency. Today we had the massive job of picking them all up. I can't thank them enough. Just so grateful. #abvote
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Looking forward to another another long day of doorknocking in #sprucegrove with the team! #ableg looking forward to keeping our riding conservative blue!
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Pretty emotional day for me as I submitted my formal resignation as a City Councillor in order to serve as a MLA representing #sprucegrove and #stonyplain . A huge thanks to admin, current councillors and past colleagues during this transition!
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If you need support over the holidays, these helplines are open 24/7:.📞 211 Alberta .📞 Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818.📞 Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642.📞 Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322. More services:
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Managing this pandemic is incredibly tough. Help is available. Mental Health Help Line :1-977-303-2642.Addiction Help Line: 1-866-332-2322.Kid's Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868.Family Violence Information Line: 310-1818.Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000.#ableg.
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All excited to head out with the kids with this years costume after a loooooong day at the Leg! Have a safe night everyone! #ableg
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Nearly half of Albertans have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. I joined Minister @tanya_fir to recognize Sexual Violence Awareness Month and our government's commitment to ensuring survivors have access to the care and supports they need. #ableg #abpoli
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Met with @wchoy74 today in #stonyplain to see the infamous crater on 779. We are working with @ABTransComm to have it fixed ASAP. Don’t worry @JasonNixonAB we abided by all Alberta Sportishing Regs! #ableg
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Our government is committed to supporting foster caregivers' well-being so that they can support the well-being of young people in their care.
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A fantastic day doorknocking in #stonyplain with multiple teams of volunteers in different shifts coming out today! Great support around the new Stony Plain Central School that our government started and is almost complete. A good day indeed!
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Very excited to have my motion 510 passed unanimously last night in the Legislature regarding Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR. This is a game changer for our province regarding environmental stewardship and recycling #ableg.
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After years of using excessive amounts chemicals to wipe out weeds off my rocks to no avail, I decided to resort to brute force and simply burn them off with a tiger torch. No more weeds and my house isn’t burnt down lol. #winning #greenthumb.
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It's great to see the @MedicineHatYMCA expand their after-hours child care program, helping even more parents who work evenings, weekends, and unconventional hours better support their families. #ableg #abpoli.
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@jkenney @liquor_prestige I typically only endorse local businesses in #sprucegrove and #stonyplain but given the smears by the @albertaNDP on this local business today I feel a shout out is appropriate #ableg.
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It was my honour to break ground on the Spruce Grove Supportive Living Lodge project and speak on behalf of Minister @JasonNixonAB yesterday. This project will help address the need for affordable housing options for seniors in our community and I can't wait to see it completed.
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I want to reiterate how important it is for parents with children attending daycares affected by the E. coli outbreak to follow all guidance given to them by health care professionals. If your child's daycare is closed, respect the closure. Keep your children at home. #yyc.
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Excited to be sworn in as the new Parliamentary Secretary for Energy yesterday! #ableg.
Five United Conservative MLAs were sworn in as Parliamentary Secretaries to assist Ministers on important several issues including environmental protection, homelessness and supports for women. More on this here: #ableg
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Contrary to the claims of the opposition NDP, I was very pleased to work with @AdrianaLaGrange to see a new Francophone starter school in #stonyplain with the portables coming out this year!
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Pleased to join my UCP colleagues last night to help pack relief packages to send to Ukraine. #standwithukraine.
Last night, Premier @JKenney joined Consular General @O_Danyleiko, representatives from the Ukraine Canadian Council of Alberta, and United Conservative MLAs at a warehouse in Edmonton to pack a plane bound for Ukraine with relief items. 🇺🇦. #AbLeg #StandWithUkraine️
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Had a great breakfast meeting this morning with my good friend @AndrewKnack talking about #yeg priorities. In case you can’t tell us apart he is the one with the cool glasses and the better BMI ratio. #ableg
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Ahead of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, I'll be in Calgary tomorrow (April 30th) with Minister @tanya_fir announcing how Alberta's government is stepping up to strengthen our support of sexual violence survivors. Tune in at 1 p.m. #ableg #abpoli
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For everyone wondering what my day is like, #AbVote my day is spent turning all these signs into nicely stacked piles. this afternoon is spent playing with my youngest son and tonight watching Captain Marvel with my oldest son. Good times!
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In #yeg with thousands of passionate conservatives listening to our future Prime Minister @PierrePoilievre ! Incredible energy in the crowd ! #axethetax
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I’m proud to join millions of Albertans and Canadians on #PinkShirtDay in taking a stand against bullying in all its forms. Bullying is never acceptable and always preventable, especially when we work together as allies.
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Losing a home from fire is never easy and always tough on the family. My parents just north of #StonyPlain are experiencing that horrible situation now. Thankfully they are okay due to the incredible work by @ParklandCounty fire services who responded quickly and professionally
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I was honoured to say grace last night at the annual Edmonton Leader's Dinner. Thank you to the 1,300+ people who came out to support the @Alberta_UCP. #yeg #abpoli
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Strange thing this morning, I had to get dressed up in a suit to attend a brand new school opening, and for some weird reason all my dress shirts and pants are all super baggy, and I had to make two more notches on my pants belt. It seems like all my clothes stretched out. Weird.
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Visit the new Alberta Foundation of the Arts exhibition "Here & Now" at the Royal Alberta Museum. This exhibit highlights 12 local artists, showcasing Alberta's unique cultural heritage and will be featured until Sept. 29, 2024. #ableg
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Up in Fort Mcmurray visiting child care facilities and getting packed up and saw this beautiful vibrant rainbow this morning! Remember to be kind today out their folks :)
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So glad that I was able to spend my first day at the Legislature with my beautiful wife Amy. Looking forward to an amazing 4 years representing residents of #sprucegrove - #stonyplain !
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It takes great courage for survivors of sexual and domestic violence to seek help. That’s why I believe sexual assault centres should always be a safe, welcoming place for all to turn for support & services, regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or circumstance.
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I am also honoured to have this endorsement from the Building Trades of Alberta on my new role. As a member of Local 1325, and I believe this helps me understand the important role our private-sector unions play in our community and our economy.
We look forward to working with MLA @SearleTurton in his new role as private-sector union labour liaison with #abgov - #ableg #abtrades #ablabour
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Look at this repaved section of Hwy 16A. Guess those conversations with Minister @DevinDVote finally paid off. #ableg #abpoli
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We are increasing funding for women’s shelters by $10 million over four years, as part of Premier @ABDanielleSmith's mandate to me. Thanks @WINHouseShelter for your insight on how we can work together to ensure women and children fleeing violence have a safe place to go. #ableg
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I unequivocally condemn the acts of terror occurring in Israel, as well as the displays of hatred following these attacks. I pray for the families, children whose lives have been destroyed and changed forever by senseless violence, and mourn for the lives lost.
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Two of the biggest kids in our area had to be the first to jump on board with the re-opening of our playgrounds in @StonyPlainAB. Mayor @wchoy74 and I were sure to maintain our hockey stick distance and followed all the health guidelines for safe play. #stonyplain #sprucegrove
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Had a great time with my good friend @TimUppal doorknocking in #yeg ! Lots of residents angry at Trudeau and his carbon tax and the negative effects that it has on their families #axethetax
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Already at it bright and early cleaning up signs with my mini van. One load down and working on the second.
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Had a great evening helping some incredible residents paint a rainbow crosswalk in #stonyplain! Thankfully the weather was awesome and we got a break from the rain! #ableg Thanks to all the volunteers that helped make this happen!
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Huge thx to the amazing staff at Mint pharmacy in #stonyplain when I received my second Covid vaccine this morning! I haven’t noticed any amazing new super hero powers so far (wolverine claws would be awesome) but I will settle for being fully vaxed and have the best summer ever!
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I was honoured to join @ZebraCentre to celebrate the retirement of facility dog, Fletcher. Fletcher hung up his vest after nearly eight years of service - supporting more than 1,600 #AB children and families. I wish you the best in your well-deserved retirement Fletcher!.#ableg
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Excited to be able to table my private members Bill 213 this week! #ableg.
In case you missed it, our MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain @SearleTurton has introduced a private member’s bill that would raise the speed limit to 120km/h on some Alberta highways. Let me know what you think.
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At stampede and spent some time with my favourite political strategist. just don’t tell @carter_AB that @zainvelji is my one friend from the pod :)
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Some great weather and a great event! Unfortunate the NDP protesters decided to disrupt a family friendly event and prevent families and kids from simply eating a hamburger and hot dog and enjoy themselves.
Thank you to the over 500 ppl who came out to my BBQ in #yegsw today! Special ty to @_jackielovely, @JordanWalkerAB, @SearleTurton and @MartinLongUCP for helping me serve. And ty to the NDP for trying to disrupt the event and reminding everyone why they voted for our gov.! #ableg
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A great day for knocking in Stony Plain today!.
It was meeting with my favourite MLA @SearleTurton and my friend @BobbiMenard. Folks at the doors were grateful for utility rebates, cheaper gas, and look forward to their affordability cheques. The noise on twitter does not reflect average Albertans views. #abpoli.#ableg
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Our government will not allow children and staff to return to a building that is unsafe. That's why the High Prairie Campus-Based Treatment Centre is temporarily closed (due to a fire) until a study is completed and recommendations are made on the state of the building. #abpoli.
Minister Turton, your UCP government chose not to refurbish the High Prairie Youth Treatment Centre and instead closed a vital service centre. Take responsibility.
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Some solid words from the best prime minister that Canada has ever had.
Thank you Stephen Harper. You are an exceptional leader with an unwavering commitment to economic growth, job creation, and Canadian energy. I look forward to working with all Albertans to keep Alberta moving forward. #forward #cdnpoli #abpoli
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Albertans didn’t accept these lies during the election. but I guess you can’t fault them for trying again.
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This afternoon, I received my mandate letter from Premier @ABDanielleSmith. Alberta’s government remains fully committed to making high-quality child care affordable and accessible, and I look forward to working with our partners to support #AB families, children and youth.#ableg
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A great day with family and then back doorknocking with full crew tomorrow in #sprucegrove . On track to visit every home in the riding with some incredible levels of support! Looking forward to seeing our riding staying conservative blue on election day! #ableg.
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Hundreds of people out in #stonyplain tonight! Great seeing the momentum in our area for people signing to volunteer and help out!.
Packed house tonight in Spruce Grove-Stony Plain with my friend @SearleTurton! These folks are ready to take on the NDP in 2023. Get signed up, head to #abpoli
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Alberta’s government is investing $8M to make it more affordable for kids and teens to enjoy sports and recreation. I joined @ABTourismSport Minister, Joseph Schow, to highlight Every Kid Can Play, and really appreciate the kids taking it easy on me in the gaga pit.#abpoli #ableg
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As most of my friends know I am a massive board game fan! The best ones to play via zoom that I have found are Code Names, Just One, and Welcome to. but I am always looking for more. What’s your favourite game? #ableg #boardgames #sprucegrove #stonyplain
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Great speech by @jkenney at @ABmunis spring conference highlighting the role that Alberta can play in the world energy markets. #sprucegrove #stonyplain
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I was excited when my son said he wanted to watch me play Pickleball one morning. but apparently an iPad movie and a bag of chips under a blanket was more entertaining in his mind lol #ableg
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Awesome time speaking at Meridian Heights school in Stony Plain and the kids make a Pokémon card about me afterwards… they liked my story about @wchoy74 climbing on my fridge in my house to shoot me with a nerf gun lol, good times!
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Join me in helping kids start off the school year on the right foot by donating a brand-new pair of shoes to KARA Family Resource Centre's Kicks for Kids. There's just a few days left! For more info, reach our to Maria (@YegDivaNorth) at 780-975-6411 or maria@kara-frc.ca #karafrc
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Thank you #sprucegrove for placing your trust in me for another term! A huge thank you to everyone that voted tonight!.
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Alberta's government announced we will be supporting families affected by the E. coli outbreak with $2,000/child in relief to navigate these difficult times. Our hearts go out to families, and especially those who've spent their days & nights at hospital beside their sick kid.
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Really enjoyed stopping by Churchill Square this morning for the start of Edmonton's tastiest festival with Premier Danielle Smith and Minister Tanya Fir. @TasteOfEdm is officially on until July 28 - make sure you stop by and try the amazing food from local vendors! #abpoli #yeg
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I am humbled and honored to be appointed as the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy. During the swearing in ceremony, the tremendous responsibility became very apparent to me. I am so excited to dig into this realm that is so close to my heart. #energysector
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I was honoured to join @sacetalks last night for a house warming at their new location and celebrate the amazing work they do in providing survivors of sexual assault the support, guidance and healing they need. #ableg #abpoli
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