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Hwy. 547 Bow River bridge flood repairs delayed
Repairs to the Hwy. 547 bridge over the Bow River have been delayed up to eight weeks due to high water levels and drilling difficulties. Last month, heavy rains and rising water levels once again threatened flooding across southern Alberta. In order to protect a temporary bridge support, the contractor brought in 150 cubic metres…
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Alberta and Biogen Idec focus research on Multiple Sclerosis
A new Alberta-based research program may improve diagnosis and treatment for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Premier Dave Hancock announced the Alberta – Biogen Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program at the BIO 2014 International Convention, the world’s foremost conference for the biotechnology and life sciences industries. The program is supported by the US-based pharmaceutical company,…
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RCMP Jasper – Fatality collision – Four victims – UPDATE
Jasper, Alberta – On July 9, 2014 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Jasper RCMP officers were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision approximately 25 kilometres south on Highway 93 where four people perished. All involved parties were from out of country. Following the notification of next of kin, the RCMP can today confirm that the…
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Calgary Police Service Update: Missing Persons Investigation – July 11, 2014
July 11, 2014 – Officers searching for evidence in the disappearance of Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents, Kathryn and Alvin Liknes, will resume their work at the Spyhill Landfill today. The search for the missing family is now in its 12th day. Yesterday, officers completed their search of the East Calgary Landfill. A decision on…
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Calgary’s Fire Chief to retire, praises his colleagues in the department
Submitted by: Bridget Cox, Calgary Fire Department Fire Chief Bruce Burrell talked to media earlier today about his decision to retire from the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) and the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). Chief Burrell has served nine years with The City of Calgary. Chief Burrell moved to Calgary in August 2005 to lead…
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Turner Valley RCMP – Owner Risks life to save stolen horses
Shortly before 1:00 AM, Wednesday July 9, 2014 the Turner Valley RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a stolen truck and horse trailer containing three horses in Black Diamond, Alberta. The owner of the horses advised he parked his rig on Center Avenue beside the Black Diamond Hotel an hour earlier. When he came…
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Heritage grants boost preservation projects province-wide
Albertans are protecting local historic landmarks and sharing the story of province’s past with help from the Alberta “The history of Alberta and its people matters to Albertans. Investments that help preserve our past are creating cultural, social, and economic benefits that help build strong communities for the future. We are proud to partner with…
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Another Gentoo Penguin Chick
Calgary Zoo – On Friday, July 4th, a gentoo penguin egg hatched in Penguin Plunge! This is the second to hatch this year and the second young one for parents Giselle and Lachlan. They had their first chick, Una, last July. The penguin pair have been checking on their new arrival regularly and sharing the…
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Town of Okotoks Water Main Twinning Project
The Town of Okotoks began the water main twinning project on July 2. The work is expected to take approximately 5 weeks (weather permitting). This project will install a new larger dedicated water main that will connect the Zone 2N and 3N reservoirs. This will improve the reliability and efficiency of this portion of the…
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Bar U Ranch Roundup of Memories
Entertainment around the campfire Local ranchers, historians, poets and musicians will honour the cowboy way of life at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site on Sunday, July 20th. Gather at the round-up camp for an afternoon of western entertainment featuring local ranchers, historians, poets and musicians. Savour the memories as you enjoy the crackling…
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Negotiating teams support Mediator’s recommendations on new nursing contract
EDMONTON – The Mediator working with Alberta Health Services (AHS), Covenant Health and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) has recommended terms and conditions for a new contract. Negotiation teams with AHS, Covenant Health and UNA are recommending that Mediator David Jones’ recommended terms and conditions be accepted, which would see a new Provincial Collective…
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Blue-green algae advisory issued for Severn Creek Reservoir
CALGARY – Blue-green algae are currently present in the waters of Severn Creek Reservoir. Residents living near this reservoir, as well as visitors to this reservoir, are advised to take the following precautions: DO NOT DRINK WATER directly from, or allow your pets to drink water directly from, this reservoir. Boiling this contaminated reservoir water…
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Canadian Second World War airman buried in Germany with military honours
Flight Sergeant John Joseph Carey, a Canadian casualty of the Second World War whose remains were identified this winter, was buried today with military honours at Rheinberg War Cemetery in Rheinberg, Germany. In attendance were members of Flight Sergeant Carey’s family, representatives from the Directorate of History and Heritage, the Royal Canadian Air Force,…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Motion Sickness
Carsickness, airsickness or seasickness – they’re all just different names for the same miserable problem: motion sickness. It can happen when there’s a mismatch between what your eyes see and what your inner ear – the body’s balance centre – senses when you’re in a moving vehicle. The result? The familiar symptoms of nausea, paleness,…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
