Category: News

  • Provincial State Of Emergency Declared in Manitoba

    The Manitoba government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to take effect at noon today; requesting Canadian Forces support; and establishing a unified command centre near Portage la Prairie to assist with liaison efforts with the affected communities, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. This will allow emergency work to reinforce the dikes along the…

  • Arthur: Confidence grows that hurricane will hit Atlantic Canada Saturday

    By Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist with the Weather Network As of late Wednesday, computer models are in strong agreement on a likely hit by Arthur on Atlantic Canada. It appears the chances for a complete miss are dwindling rapidly. Arthur gained hurricane status early Thursday as it slowly makes its move along the Carolina coast.…

  • Update #3: Missing Persons Investigation: O'Brien/Liknes Family

    Calgary Police Service – Following a plea by the families of Nathan O’Brien and Kathryn and Alvin Liknes, the Calgary Police Service received numerous tips that are currently under investigation. Messages of support for the family have come in from across the country and a blog has been established as a dedicated place for those…

  • Back lane at 720 Macleod Trail S.W. closed on Friday, July 4

    High River: The back lane behind the home at 720 Macleod Trail S.W. will be closed for several hours on Friday, July 4 for the installation of an underground power line. Please slow down and watch for workers in the area. For more information please call 403-652-4657.

  • Ric McIver Outlines Proposed Changes to PCAA Policy

    Ric McIver Outlines Proposed Changes to PCAA Policy

    Calgary, July 2, 2014 – A Ric McIver government will introduce much-needed changes to the PC Alberta structure to re-connect the party’s grassroots and elected members with the Premier’s Office if elected leader of the PC Party and Premier of Alberta. “My bosses in the PC party have told me loud and clear that they…

  • RCMP High River – Suspicious fire

    On July 2nd 2014 at approximately 12:40 am High River RCMP members were called to the Coop housing Seniors Complex to investigate a suspicious fire. Unknown person(s) set fire to the bulletin board located in the front entrance way as well as news papers stored in a bin outside the front door. The fire was…

  • NY Daily News: Storm brings heavy flooding to Brooklyn as Brooklyn Bridge wall collapses

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  • Ric McIver Outlines Alberta-Made Labour Force Policy

    Ric McIver Outlines Alberta-Made Labour Force Policy

    Edmonton – If elected leader of the PC Party and Premier, a Ric McIver government will immediately take steps to create a made-in-Alberta labour force policy that keeps our province running as the economic engine of Canada. After visiting with the owner of a local car wash this morning, Ric McIver announced a three-point plan…

  • Temporary road closure of 12A Avenue SE for repair work

    High River, AB: A temporary road closure is anticipated at July 2nd and 3rd, 2014 on 12A Avenue SE, High River. The work, which is part of the Town’s Infrastructure Program, is needed to repair the road due to damage resulting from the 2013 flood and consequent heavy truck traffic. The work, which includes repaving…

  • Prentice will re-prioritize infrastructure to build schools for growing population

    Prentice will re-prioritize infrastructure to build schools for growing population

    Edmonton – Alberta must build more schools to ensure the growing number of students in our province have access to high quality education, said PC Leadership Candidate Jim Prentice at a speech this morning. “I have talked with parents across our province and I am constantly hearing the same issue; Alberta doesn’t have enough schools…

  • Temporary Fire Station in Northwest Closed

    HIGH RIVER, AB: As the Town of High River takes another step towards returning to normal operations, the temporary fire station located in the northwest part of town was closed on Monday, June 30, 2014. The temporary fire station at Saddlebrook will remain open until September. Fire service will not be impacted as both the…

  • PM Welcomed Signature of Historic EU-Ukraine Association Agreement

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper welcomed the signing of the remaining chapters of the European Union (EU)-Ukraine Association Agreement in Brussels, Belgium, on Friday. These chapters provide for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area between the EU and Ukraine. He also welcomed the signature of EU Association Agreements with Moldova and Georgia and the granting…

  • Ric McIver issues statement on the need for new and modernized schools in Alberta

    Ric McIver issues statement on the need for new and modernized schools in Alberta

    “(Wednesday night) I was at a forum for PC leadership candidates and the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils. We heard a great deal about the need for new and modernized schools to meet the needs of Alberta’s growing population. One of my fellow candidates – who didn’t attend the forum – made a…

  • Macleod Riding Remains Conservative

    Macleod Riding Remains Conservative

    Elections Canada has reported the following Preliminary Results (as of 1am, July 1st) in the Macleod Riding By-Election: Green Party – Larry Ashmore: 1,042 or 5.8 % Conservative – John Barlow: 12,394 or 68.8 % NDP – Aileen Burke: 766 or 4.2 % Liberal – Dustin Fuller: 3,062 or 17.0 % Christian Heritage Party -David Reimer:…

  • Turner Valley Resident Strikes One Off His Bucket List

    Turner Valley Resident Strikes One Off His Bucket List

    Jim Nicolson has completed a bicycle trip along the Trans Canada Trail from Castelgar to Hope, BC in 16 days. A total of 640 km on the rail beds of the Columbia & Western Railway (C&W) and the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR). Armed with a detailed guide book, laminated maps, the trail signage and, most…