Category: News

  • Global Calgary Bids Farewell to Cara Fullerton

    Cara Fullerton, Global Calgary’s anchor and reporter announced she’ll be leaving the broadcast industry after 14 years to pursue a career in health and fitness. Fullerton previously worked for CFSK Saskatoon and Global in Halifax. Currently Fullerton was on Global Calgary’s Morning News and co-anchored the Noon News Hour on weekdays. Her last day with…

  • Alberta Media News: Radiothons in Alberta – CBC Goes Mobile – Shaw Goes National

    Alberta Media News: Radiothons in Alberta – CBC Goes Mobile – Shaw Goes National

    On July 24, CBC announced massive staff cuts, roughly 20% of its current complement of 7,500 employees, as it shifts from broadcasting to a mobile-first strategy. The cuts are in addition to the announcement in April that 657 jobs would be eliminated over the next two years. President/CEO Hubert Lacroix calls it a “culture shift”—…

  • Alberta small business confidence slumps in July

    Alberta small business confidence slumps in July

    Shortage of labour still biggest challenge; hospitality sector hurting CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results that show Alberta’s small business confidence dropped 3.2 points in July to 69.4. The national Business Barometer Index also dipped slightly to 63.2, its lowest reading since December 2013. “After…

  • Alberta Power Prices Spiking Due To One Company

    Alberta Power Prices Spiking Due To One Company

    On Monday afternoon, electricity prices spiked above 90 cents per kilowatt hour during another period of high heat and little wind. To put this in perspective, one (1) load of laundry – washed and dried – is $7.00 at these rates. The high rates are due to one (1) company, TransCanada, taking advantage of the…

  • Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River ALERT

    HIGH RIVER, AB: After an initial test in July the Town will be performing the first regularly scheduled quarterly test of its emergency notifications systems at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6. This is part of the Town’s emergency preparedness plan and will include the outdoor sirens and High River Alert system. The tests will…

  • Thunderstorm Watch for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    12:38 PM MDT Friday 01 August 2014 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills…

  • RCMP Spruce Grove/Stony Plain- Surprise Pizza Party at the Spruce Grove Skatepark

    On Thursday (July 31) afternoon, RCMP, Enforcement Services and Fire Services in Spruce Grove hosted a pizza party at the local skateboard park. Four RCMP members, four Enforcement Services officers and about six firefighers stopped by to picnic with approximately 20 youth. “This is cool!”, remarked one of the skateboarders as he enjoyed pizza and…

  • Leduc RCMP – A Case Of Bad Timing- Vehicle With Wanted Male Breaks Down In Front Of Police

    Leduc, AB – On July 29th at approximately 3 PM in the afternoon Leduc Integrated Traffic Services was on scene on the QE II in Nisku, AB with a collision. What occurred next was like a scene from a movie. Traffic was slowly proceeding past officers when a vehicle sputtered to a stop in front…

  • RCMP Airdrie Police Report

    Shooting in Airdrie In the early morning of July 30th 2014, the Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of a fight in progress with shots fired in the Northwest part of the City. A firearm was located in the area, as were two males involved in the incident. These males were known to each…

  • Canada and the U.S. Announce Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader Enhancements Under Beyond the Border Action Plan

    The Government of Canada announced, earlier this month, that Canada and the United States (U.S.) are delivering on key Beyond the Border Action Plan commitments related to joint Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader programs, including the official opening of the eGate pilot project that allows NEXUS members extended expedited passage at the Peace Bridge port…

  • Macleod Trail Closure Extending up to 4 Avenue on August 1, 2014

    High River, AB: Starting 6:00 a.m. August 1, 2014, the Macleod Trail closure will be extended to include the area between 3 Avenue and 4 Avenue. The closure is to allow for the rebuilding of the sidewalk for safe access to Town and Municipal offices, allow infrastructure road work to be completed and expedite the…

  • Wiley Park and Athletic Track Closed for Remainder of Summer

    The Town of Okotoks will be installing a new pathway through Wylie Park between July 30 and September 1. To facilitate the safety of all residents Wiley Park and Wiley Park Athletic Track will be closed for the duration of the construction project. Park access will be restricted and residents are asked to find alternate…

  • Parks Canada Announces Decision on Maligne Tours Concept Proposal for Redevelopment

    Decision reflects consideration of ecological integrity, visitor experience and Canada’s National Conservation Plan Jasper National Park – Today Parks Canada has accepted 13 of the 14 elements of the Maligne Tours’ concept for redevelopment for further considerations, including tent cabins and additional visitor experience offers. These elements offer the potential to support Parks Canada’s commitment…

  • MD of Foothills: Fire Restriction Order – Burning / Fire Ban

    There is a Burning Ban on all open fires including burning barrels and Fire Works in the Municipal District of Foothill #31. All open fires are to be extinguished and any open burning permits cancelled. This ban will be in effect until all areas in the MD of Foothills receive substantial moisture and approval is…

  • RCMP Hinton – Human Skull Found in Garage

    RCMP Hinton – Human Skull Found in Garage

    Hinton, Alta – The Hinton RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in helping determine the origin and identity of a human skull. In February 2013, a skull was turned into Hinton RCMP by the Groeneveldt family, who found the skull while cleaning out their garage. It was tucked away under some items that had been…