To the Editor,
According to Mr. Prentice’s 10-year financial plan, the seniors of Alberta have been budgeted for $560 million to maintain and upgrade facilities, and continued assistance.
Where is the government getting some of the money?
Between 2013-14, I had a slight increase in my income through pensions/subsidy, etc. Residing in government housing, Buckingham House in Elk Point, my rent is going up $600 per year as of June 2015. Due to my income threshold, my seniors’ benefits will be cut as of July 15 by $2,050 per year.
I will be at a negative loss of $637 per year.
I am only one senior. Now you know how our current government is helping the seniors of this province.
Carmine Maglione
Buckingham House, Elk Point
