By Medicine Hat News on January 25, 2020.
Albertans are invited to participate in a “telephone town hall meeting”with Travis Toews, minister of finance, regarding the provincial budget. People south of Red Deer are invited to participate on Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. The format is an opportunity for the government to speak directly to Albertans and listen to their priorities, states a press release. The 90-minute call will be moderated with a question-and-answer period following opening remarks. Comments from participants will help frame decisions for budget 2020 and future budgets. Albertans with a publicly listed phone number will automatically receive a call to participate. Residents who live in Red Deer and southern Alberta will receive a call on Jan. 28. People are also invited to listen and participate online. Albertans may also listen and submit questions People may also dial into the call toll-free at 1-877-229-8493, and enter the code 115500. 7