Category: News

  • Inaccurate ideas about food lead to bad policies says Food Police author

    Inaccurate ideas about food lead to bad policies says Food Police author

    By Helen Metella “I’m not against local foods, I’m against bad arguments for local foods,” said food economist Jayson Lusk during the recent Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture. In his address to more than 200 ALES students, faculty, alumni, donors and members of the public, the Oklahoma Sate University Regents Professor and Willard Sparks Endowed…

  • Multi-Million Dollar Grow-Op Discovered in Olds

    Calgary…RCMP Olds and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) have uncovered a massive marihuana grow operation in Olds, Alta. More than 2,000 plants, valued at $2.5 million, were located in a rural home.  A total of 2,137 marihuana plants were located inside the home and inside Quonset huts located on the property. The plant count…

  • Statement on the Passing of U of A Students

    Statement on the Passing of U of A Students

    Words seem inadequate to express the sadness enveloping our campus today. Two of our students and a former student lost their lives in a tragic car accident yesterday and a fourth person is in serious condition in hospital. On behalf of our university community, I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the families and…

  • ASBA President’s statement re: Possible 9 per cent cut to provincial budget

    ASBA President’s statement re: Possible 9 per cent cut to provincial budget

    ASBA President Helen Clease issued the following statement today: In the wake of Premier Jim Prentice’s recent reference to a possible 9 per cent reduction to Alberta’s provincial budget, the ASBA is concerned about the impact any cuts will have on classrooms in Alberta. School boards have been doing more with less for a number…

  • PC Alberta Says Thank You to Retiring MLAs

      Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a number of dedicated PC MLAs announce they were moving on from the Alberta Legislature in the near future. While more MLAs may make similar announcements in the near future, I’d like to take this time to thank each and every one of them for their service…

  • Federal Government Honours Emile Blokland for High River Flood efforts

      February 17, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario In celebration of the 50th anniversary of our national flag, our Government is honouring 50 Canadians and organizations who have contributed significantly to the well-being of our citizens. Since it was first raised on February 15, 1965, the Canadian flag has proudly flown on Parliament Hill, in communities across…

  • Drop-in Information Session Planned for Downtown Phase 2

    Drop-in Information Session Planned for Downtown Phase 2

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River will be hosting a drop-in information session for residents and businesses to view plans, provide feedback and ask questions on phase 2 of the downtown infrastructure replacement program. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial…

  • The Price is [Not Always] Right – Chamber Supports QBS

    The Price is [Not Always] Right – Chamber Supports QBS

      A call for Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) provincial procurement – Edmonton Chamber of Commerce  The value of a product is not determined by price alone. The quality, service and timeliness of delivery are only a few of the many considerations every business owner makes when buying something for their company. As we have all learned the…

  • FSD Facility Services Site Improvements

    FSD Facility Services Site Improvements

    The Board passed a motion authorizing division administration to move forward with tendering site and drainage improvements to the Facility Services building on 12th Avenue in High River. Neighbouring site improvements following the June 2013 flood have resulted in significant drainage issues on FSD’s property, posing a threat the building, which has since been fully-restored…

  • RCMP Kananaskis – Avalanche Fatality – Update

    Updated 2015-02-16 1500 hrs The Kananaskis RCMP has released the name of the victim of Saturday’s avalanche in the Mount Black Prince area of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Kananaskis Country. On February 14th, 2015, 34 year old Canmore man Benjamin John THACKERAY died as a result of injuries sustained in an avalanche. THACKERAY was…

  • PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    Ahead of the next general election, PC Alberta has started opening up nominations across the province. So far, 47 of our 87 constituencies have opened up their nomination date. Airdrie February 21st Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater February 21st Jeff Johnson – acclaimed Banff-Cochrane March 14th Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock Febuary 28th Battle River-Wainwright March 21st Bonnyville-Cold Lake February 21st Calgary-Acadia February…

  • Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

    Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

    Modest fee increases will ensure that campers at Alberta’s provincial parks will continue to enjoy safe and well-maintained sites. The regular provincial parks’ campsite fee will increase by $3 per night for the 2015 season. Sites will now range in price from $5-$26 per night depending on location. An additional fee of $1 per night…

  • Castle Mountain Resort Closure

    Castle Mountain Resort Closure

    Pincher Creek, AB – We regretfully announce that Castle Mountain Resort will be unable to continue its winter operations at this time. Following the temporary closure last week temperatures have remained high and no new snow have forced this closure. Monday February 16th will be our last day of operation. We will make every effort…

  • Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders

    Wildrose Executive Committee Statement on Rob Anders

      EDMONTON, AB – After reviewing Mr. Rob Anders’ leadership application, and conducting an interview with Mr. Anders, the Wildrose Executive Committee voted unanimously last night not to accept his application. Mr. Anders has been deemed ineligible for candidacy with the Wildrose Party. The Executive Committee thanks Mr. Anders for his interest and his service to Albertans.

  • Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

    Wildrose Forces Change at Alberta Health Services

      CALGARY, AB – The Wildrose continues to build on its legacy of protecting taxpayers from the PC government and Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) record of waste and mismanagement after the head of AHS admitted changes to policy came as a direct result of Wildrose freedom of information (FOIP) requests, Wildrose Leader Heather Forsyth said. On…