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CTrain named in 10 Triumphs of Canadian Transportation
Calgary Transit is pleased to have been recognized by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) as one of their 10 Triumphs of Canadian Transportation. In honour of their 100th Anniversary, TAC has created the Transportation 2014 campaign to remind Canadians of the importance of transportation to our nation. Calgary’s CTrain was listed as one of…
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Examining a Major Misconception Surrounding ETFs
By Kim Inglis Research and consultancy firm ETFGI reports that globally listed assets of ETFs and exchange-traded products reached a new record high of US$2.55 trillion at the end of May 2014. Canada represents US$63.2 billion of those assets. This remarkable growth has also brought changes. ETFs started out quite broad-based. However, an influx of…
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Gravel Surface Remediation Starting Week of July 14, 2014
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River’s gravel surfacing remediation program work is scheduled to begin the week of July 14, 2014. The program, which is funded by the Disaster Relief Program, includes removing and replacing gravel in the north parking lot of the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and in back lanes in all…
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Stampede Talent Search announces 2014 Canadian Champion
Calgary – Saturday night was Layton Kramer’s time to shine at the 2014 Stampede Talent Search. With a captivating vocal performance of an original composition entitled “Sea of Glass”, self-accompanied on his electric guitar, the 19 year old musician from Canmore, Alberta, who currently resides in Vancouver, BC, stood out from a talented field of…
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Calgary Police Update on Missing Calgary Family
Calgary Police Chief Rick Hansen called a press conference this afternoon to confirm an arrest has been made in the missing persons’ case of Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents, Alvin and Kathy Liknes. The police believe they are dealing with a murder although the bodies have not been recovered. They are preparing to lay two…
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Alberta Wildfire Update
As of Sunday, July 13, 2014 @ 05:13pm The Spreading Creek Wildfire is a managed wildfire which will continue to grow and is classified as being held. Currently this wildfire is 6816 hectares. Environment and Sustainable Resource Development is continuing to manage this naturally occurring wildfire with 108 firefighters, seven helicopters and various heavy equipment.…
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RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Man Hospitalized After Motorcycle Collision on Highway 2
On Friday, July 11 at 9:30 PM, members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) were dispatched to a serious motorcycle collision in the southbound lanes of Highway 2, about 5 km north of the Highway 72 overpass (Crossfield area). The collision involved a single vehicle – a 2000 Honda CBR sport motorcycle. The driver,…
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Gotze wonder goal crowns Germany champions
(FIFA.com) 13 Jul 2014 Germany are the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ champions, lifting the Trophy for the fourth time in their history after overcoming Argentina 1-0 courtesy of an extra-time goal by Mario Gotze at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. The substitute settled a tie that was in the balance from the first minute…
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Amber Alert Remains in Effect
Update: Missing Persons Investigation – Sunday Following a final sweep of the Liknes property on Saturday, July 12, 2014, the Parkhill home has been released from police continuity. On Sunday, July 13, 2014, Calgary Police Service search teams continued to search the Spyhill Landfill. Officers with the Service and the RCMP will continue to comb…
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Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby 2014
This year’s Chuckwagon race was won by Kurt Bensmiller, from Dewberry Alberta. Kurt was joined in his wagon on the victory lap by his Dad, veteran driver Buddy Bensmiller. This was Kurt’s first time in the winner’s circle. He takes home $100,000 and a beautiful bronze. Joining him on stage were his outriders Shawn Calf…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Water Safety: Keeping Your Kids Afloat
It all begins with water safety Now is the time to wade into the topic of water safety with your kids. The first step is teaching your kids how to swim. Canadian Red Cross water safety program representative Marta Gorski says “as soon as infants can hold their heads up, parents can begin taking swimming lessons…
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Wild Rose Country Should Stay
Submitted by MLA Pat Stier Wild Rose Country. As Albertans, we’ve proudly worn this slogan on our licence plates for decades. We identify with it. And when we travel across this country and continent, we’re proud to be identified with our famous symbol. Recently, Albertans were shocked to learn the government would be redesigning our licence plates, and…
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Roger Brooks – Community Assessment of Okotoks
Roger Brooks, an expert in the fields of tourism, community branding, downtown development, and destination marketing, will speak about developing Okotoks’ downtown. Get a look at Okotoks through the eyes of our visitors… Okotoks landlords, businesses and property owners in the downtown core are invited to hear Roger Brooks, an expert in the fields of…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
