Local Government
What are leaders?
Leaders are people who make important decisions for their community and help to solve problems.
What province do we live in?
Alberta
What is the country we live in?
Canada
How many levels of government are in Canada?
3
What are the words to our Spitzee song?
Eagles connect, side by side
Eagles lead and serve with pride
Eagles soar we reach the sky
Where legacy lives and dreams can fly
We are eagles bold and true
This is our school and we love you
What are 3 things that the local or municipal government is responsible for?
Making decisions
Solving Problems
Organizing sidewalk and street repairs
Water
Garbage and Recycling pick up
What is the title of the leader of Alberta?
Premier
What is the title of the leader of Canada?
Prime Minister
What happened before Mayor Craig Snodgrass first became the mayor of High River in 2013?
There was a big flood
How do leaders become leaders?
They have to win a vote.
What is the title of the leader in the local or municipal government?
Mayor
What are 2 things that the premier and her team are responsible for?
Schools and hospitals
What is the name of Canada's prime minister?
Prime Minister Mark Carney
What are the 3 levels of government?
Local (municipal)
Provincial and Territorial
Federal
What would happen if we didn't have a government?
There wouldn't be rules, and many things like water that we use in our homes, roads, and police wouldn't be organized or taken care of. Government helps people live safely together.
Mayor Craig Snodgrass
Who is Alberta's premier?
Premier Danielle Smith
What are 2 things that the prime minister and his team are responsible for?
Army
Postal Services
National Parks
Protect Indigenous Rights
Help people that are new to Canada
Does Mayor Craig Snodgrass open new businesses in High River?
No
Do mayors, premiers, and prime ministers need to be male?
No
How many councillors are on the team with the mayor?
6
Where does the premier work?
In Edmonton. This is Alberta's capital city.
Which city does the prime minister work in? Hint: it is the capital city of Canada.
Ottawa
Who represents First Nations communities?
Chiefs
The head of state in Canada is called what? Hint: he lives across the Atlantic Ocean in England!
The King: King Charles III