Category: News

  • New Wastewater Infrastructure and a Cleaner Future

    New Wastewater Infrastructure and a Cleaner Future

    The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize how important investing in modern reliable wastewater services is to building healthy sustainable communities for Albertans. Friday, Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Brian Mason, Alberta Minister of Transportation, attended a commissioning ceremony for the North Red Deer Regional Wastewater System. Also participating in the…

  • Okotoks RCMP Make Arrests

    Okotoks RCMP Make Arrests

    Arrests made and Two males charged with Multiple Criminal Offences Okotoks, AB – On April 22nd, 2018, the Okotoks RCMP were dispatched from a concerned citizen of  suspicious vehicle in the area off of 22x highway in the MD of Foothills. Further investigation led police to locate a taser, and tools used for break in purposes.  Two male suspects…

  • Economic Development Organizations Across Canada Work Together to Showcase the Value of Economic Development

    Economic Development Organizations Across Canada Work Together to Showcase the Value of Economic Development

    Calgary AB, (May 7, 2018) – To commemorate International Economic Development Week, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has joined economic development organizations from across the country to produce a short video that demonstrates the importance of economic development to the fabric of a community.   These organizations: The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Economic Developers Association of Canada…

  • Town Signs Agreement with M.D. of Foothills for Municipal Enforcement Services

    Town Signs Agreement with M.D. of Foothills for Municipal Enforcement Services

    HIGH RIVER, AB and M.D. of Foothills No. 31: An inter-municipal services agreement has been signed between the Town of High River (Town) and the M.D. of Foothills No. 31 (MD) whereby the MD will provide municipal enforcement services to the Town. “The signed agreement stipulates the MD will utilize existing Community Peace Officers Level…

  • Soft Sales Continue in April

    Soft Sales Continue in April

    Prices steady, but struggles in Alberta economy weighs on housing City of Calgary – Changes to the lending industry and a challenging economic recovery are weighing on sales activity in Calgary’s housing market. Supply levels have not adjusted to the weaker demand environment, and that is preventing price recovery. “Slower sales do not come as a…

  • Southeast Main Replacement Phase 5A to Begin May 9

    Southeast Main Replacement Phase 5A to Begin May 9

    HIGH RIVER, AB: PME Inc. has been contracted by the Town of High River to replace the sanitary sewer main and water main on 4 Avenue S.E. between 1 Street S.E. and 3 Street S.E. and to install a storm sewer main on 4 Avenue S.E.  This project will begin on May 9 and continue…

  • High Country Rural Crime Watch: WhatsApp Trial

    High Country Rural Crime Watch: WhatsApp Trial

    WHATSAPP TRIAL – HCRCWA PRESIDENT’S UPDATE: On Monday evening, a local resident arranged an informative speaker to share the history of property and personal rights and why we should expect to have good government and how we can participate. Long story short, after the presentation and hearing about some of the recent crime continuing in…

  • United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney Congratulates Fort-McMurray By-election Candidate

    United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney Congratulates Fort-McMurray By-election Candidate

    EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement regarding the by-election candidate nomination in Fort McMurray-Conklin: I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to Laila Goodridge on winning tonight’s nomination as the United Conservative candidate in the upcoming Fort McMurray-Conklin by-election to fill the seat of our good friend, Brian Jean.…

  • Extended Hours at the Regional Landfill are Back!

    Extended Hours at the Regional Landfill are Back!

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Tired of waiting in line at the landfill with your household waste and recycling? Extended hours at the Foothills Regional Landfill & Resource Recovery Centre, otherwise known as the Landfill will be in effect Monday, May 7 and will continue through to Thursday, June 7, 2018. Monday to Thursday, the Landfill is open…

  • United Conservatives kick off largest political conference in Alberta history

    United Conservatives kick off largest political conference in Alberta history

    RED DEER, AB: Over 2,600 United Conservative delegates assembled in Red Deer Friday as the United Conservative Party kicked off the largest political convention in Alberta’s history. “The overwhelming interest in our founding convention has received from all corners of Alberta is a testament to the momentum of our united movement,” said United Conservative Leader Jason…

  • High Country Rural Crime Watch: Turner Valley RCMP Update

    High Country Rural Crime Watch: Turner Valley RCMP Update

    The following criminal activity has been reported in the last few days: • Last night, residents off Coalmine Road reported a suspicious dark-coloured truck rummaging through their vehicles in their yard while they were at home. RCMP attended. • Tampering with Post Boxes near Priddis occurred over the weekend (damaged but did not gain entry)…

  • Doug Wylie Sworn in as Alberta’s 11th Auditor General

    Doug Wylie Sworn in as Alberta’s 11th Auditor General

    W. Doug Wylie, FCPA, FCMA, ICD.D, was officially sworn in as Alberta’s 11th Auditor General at a ceremony hosted by the Honourable Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “For decades the independent Office of the Auditor General has ensured the accurate reporting and prudent management of Alberta’s fiscal resources,” said Speaker…

  • Strengthening Ties with North American Partners

    Strengthening Ties with North American Partners

    Alberta’s role as a major North American economic partner will be at the centre of Premier Rachel Notley’s mission to Arizona from May 3-6. Premier Notley will be co-chairing the 2018 Summit of North American Governors and Premiers in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Alberta has key expertise and experience to share with leaders across North America. Being…

  • Conservative Motion Commemorating Fall of Saigon, Vietnamese Refugees Adopted by Alberta Legislature

    Conservative Motion Commemorating Fall of Saigon, Vietnamese Refugees Adopted by Alberta Legislature

    EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta Legislature has unanimously adopted a motion commemorating April 30 as “Journey to Freedom Day,” remembering the oppression experienced by millions of Vietnamese after the fall of Saigon in 1975, and the remarkable journey of Indochinese Boat People to freedom in Canada.   “I am thrilled that all parties and members supported my…

  • High River: Public Auction for Properties in Tax Arrears Cancelled

    High River: Public Auction for Properties in Tax Arrears Cancelled

    HIGH RIVER, AB: A public auction was scheduled for Friday, May 4, under the provision of the Municipal Government Act, to offer for sale three (3) parcels that were in tax arrears with the Town. One of the properties has now fully paid the arrears and the Town will finalize the notification process with Land Titles…