The latest updates, announcements, and stories from Dane's office and the 18 communities of Parkland riding.
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Dane introduced Bill C-236, the "Addressing the Continuing Victimization of Homicide Victims' Families Act," named after Lyle and Marie McCann — an elderly Alberta couple murdered in 2010 whose remains were never found. The bill makes refusal to disclose the location of victims' remains an aggravating sentencing factor and delays parole eligibility for offenders who refuse to cooperate.
Dane first campaigned on "no body, no parole" during his 2017 by-election and has introduced a version of this bill in every Parliament he has served — four times across eight years.
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Council approved the 2025 Spring Budget Adjustment, reducing the tax increase from 7.41% to 6.71%.
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Stony Plain and Spruce Grove announced the final phase of their Joint Trail Connection project, creating pathways between the two communities. Phase III involves paving the southern trail segment.
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Stony Plain celebrated the opening of its new Public Works Administration Building, completed in just over a year. The facility serves as a critical hub for municipal operations.
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Parkland County maintains tax rates amongst the lowest in the Edmonton region. The 2025 budget included a 2.5% municipal tax increase with strategic capital investments in roads, water infrastructure, and Wabamun projects.
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Following 60+ hours of community engagement across 20+ open houses, Parkland County adopted a new 30-year Municipal Development Plan establishing vision for growth, recreation, and environmental protection.
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Drayton Valley held its Mayor and Community Recognition Gala, honoring outstanding community members across nine categories including Arts and Music, Business Achievement, Community Spirit, and Excellence in Athletics.
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Brazeau County received $748,230 through the Drought and Flood Protection Program for the Hill Top Stormwater Improvement Project, which will divert stormwater to natural drainage outlets.
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Brazeau County Council passed bylaws for the Hamlet of Cynthia, including rezoning five county-owned lots from Urban Reserve to Hamlet Residential to support community growth.
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Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jets conducted a flyover at the Fallen Four Memorial Park in Mayerthorpe to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2005 shooting that took the lives of four RCMP officers.
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Lac Ste. Anne County joined Mayerthorpe and Woodlands County in purchasing a new 15-passenger West End Bus for $83,990 to serve seniors in the region. LSAC also funded dock repairs at Corsair Cove Boat Launch.
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Yellowhead County acquired approximately 1,850 acres on the county's west side as part of a long-term sustainable development strategy. The purchase, completed after over five years of collaboration with the Province, supports the Jasper/Hinton Airport as an economic driver.
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An Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Workshop was held in Drayton Valley, hosted by Brazeau County and Farming Forward. The free event helped farmers identify environmental risks and prepare for funding opportunities like AgriInvest and the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
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As Shadow Minister for Emergency Preparedness, Dane led the Opposition's response to the 2024 Jasper wildfire. The parliamentary inquiry revealed that the federal government knew Jasper was in danger for years but failed to remove dry, pine beetle-infested deadwood.
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Dane spoke in the House in support of Bill S-210, establishing September as Ukrainian Heritage Month to recognize Canada's approximately 1.3 million Ukrainian-Canadians and their contributions. The bill passed 318–0.
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In the House of Commons, Dane argued that the world faces "the biggest energy crisis since the 1973 oil embargo" and that Canada is one of the countries best positioned to respond — championing Alberta's energy workers and responsible resource development.
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Dane spoke in the House about a constituent in Spring Meadows Estates whose neighbour's house was shot up twice in three weeks by extortionists. He supported the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act to reverse lenient policies on firearms offences and extortion.
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Dane delivered a Member's Statement in the House of Commons honouring the passing of legendary goaltender Glenn Hall, calling him "a true prairie boy" who embodied prairie values throughout his life.
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Dane was re-elected to represent the newly-redistributed Parkland riding with 75.2% of the vote — earning 53,468 votes and one of the strongest Conservative mandates in the country.
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