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Alberta RCMP Honour Fallen Officer with Regimental Headstone
Edmonton, Alberta – On April 23, 1913, Corporal Bailey and three constables from his detachment were dispatched to a farm near Grassy Lake, Alberta to investigate a report of a man shooting at his neighbour. As the RCMP team approached the house, the suspect, Oscar Fonberg, began shooting. Corporal Bailey was killed instantly and both Constable…
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High River: Two-hour Centre Street Bridge Closure Scheduled for Evening of Nov. 1
HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a brief two-hour closure of the Centre Street Bridge on Thursday, November 1 from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. to complete final testing of the Flood Gate. During the short closure, drivers are encouraged to continue using the detour routes from Highway 543/498 Avenue east and 3 Avenue and 5…
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Canadian Angus Association Announces $60,000, Five-Year Sponsorship of Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society’s Red Round-Up Junior Heifer Calf Extravaganza
Rocky View County, AB — The Canadian Angus Association presented $10,000 in prize money to youth competitors at the 46th annual Canadian Red Round-Up that took place in Olds, AB over the weekend. This funding is the first installment in a five-year commitment of sponsorship funding to the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society for the Red…
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High River Traffic Light Outage on 12 Ave. and 1 St. S.E. on Nov. 1
HIGH RIVER, AB: Fortis will be conducting maintenance near 12 Avenue S.E. on Thursday, November 1 and the traffic lights at the 1 Street S.E. intersection will need to be temporarily shut down. The traffic lights will be replaced by stop signs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the intersection will be treated as…
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Okotoks Protective Services Reminds You to Stay Safe for Halloween!
Halloween is the time of year when all the little ghosts and ghouls get to dress up. They wander through Okotoks’ neighbourhoods, knocking on doors and collecting treats. It can be very fun, as long as it’s a safe experience. Now that the spooky holiday is upon us, it’s important that safety remains top of mind!…
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Another Great Year Starts for Millarville Mutts and Mustangs
The Millarville Mutts and Mustangs 4H Club is off to an amazing start this year with 54 members and three projects: archery, canine and horse. We held our first meeting on Monday, September 24th at the Millarville Race Track. Our first order of business was electing our new executive committee. 2018-2019 Club Executive! From Right…
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Turner Valley: Telus PureFibre Information Session
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Aga Khan University and University of Calgary Celebrate Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding advances human development, global health, social justice and pluralism By University Relations Staff University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon and Aga Khan University President Firoz Rasul have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate international co-operation toward advancements in human development, global health, social justice and pluralism. “The world has never been…
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Poppies to be Dedicated as Part of Commemoration at Calgary Cathedral
Over 7,000 knitted and crocheted poppies commemorate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Armistice on November 11, 2018. They will be dedicated by the Dean of Calgary at the 10:30 am choral service on November 11, 2018. All are most welcome. The poppies have come from all over Canada, the United States and from places…
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Bear Activity in Longview
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Children
These troubling polio-like symptoms have shown up in children in Canada recently October 22, 2018 – CDC continues to receive reports of children with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition. CDC is working hard to find the causes of these AFM cases. Learn more about AFM and symptoms that require immediate medical…
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Product Adds Protection for Some Prostate Cancer Patients
Injectable gel creates buffer space for nearby healthy tissues during radiation therapy Story by Greg Harris | Photo by Brian Brady EDMONTON — A new product that reduces the risk of healthy tissue being damaged during radiation therapy is benefiting a small, but growing number of men in Edmonton with prostate cancer. Dr. Nawaid Usmani,…
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The Lisa Project
The Lisa Project is a unique multi-sensory exhibit experience allowing the visitor to hear, see and experience the reality of the world of child abuse. Through audio narration from a child’s perspective visitors are guided room by room through scenarios depicting abuse. This experience is fully immersing each guest into the world that these children face…
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Black Diamond Smoking and Vaping Bylaw
On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, Council passed Bylaw 18-08 Smoking and Vaping Bylaw. The Bylaw, in its draft version, had been available on the website since October 4th. Administration provided comments, concerns and feedback from residents and the public to Council regarding the Smoking and Vaping Bylaw 18-08. Council gave Bylaw 18-08 2nd and 3rd…
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Prepare your Home for Winter with These Simple Tricks
Make your life a little less stressful by making your home more weather resistant with this checklist: Seal those leaks and save money. Keep an eye out for missing or loose shingles and gaps around your chimney and other openings. Check areas around windows, doors and the foundations for cracks. If you identify areas where water or air could cause leaks, you’ll save yourself the trouble…
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