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Stage by Stage Routes Announced for Canada’s Largest Professional Cycling Stage Race
EDMONTON, Alberta – The exact course routes and profiles for each stage of the Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, were announced today. The race, scheduled for September 2 – 7, 2014 will feature more than 700 kilometers of racing from Calgary to Edmonton and features a host of varying terrain. “We’ve reversed the…
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Calgary Police Update: Missing Persons Investigation – July 10th
July 10, 2014 – As the investigation into the disappearance of Nathan O’Brien and Kathryn and Alvin Liknes moves into its 11th day, search teams continue to search Calgary area landfills and investigators continue to ask rural property owners to check their properties for anything unusual. Yesterday, Wednesday, June 9, 2014, search teams sifted through…
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Protect yourself against rabies, report all wild animal bites
Following the confirmation of rabies in a bat found in the Lethbridge-area, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding ALL South Zone residents that wild mammals – bats, coyotes, raccoons and skunks – may carry the rabies virus, and pose risk to human health. Rabies – which attacks the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including…
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Stampede Update: July 9th Rodeo Wrap Up
Calgary Stampede Morgan Grant is typically a pretty happy guy. But he was over the moon Wednesday afternoon at the Calgary Stampede. As the only cowboy to qualify in two events in 2014, Grant earned himself a sizeable payday by placing in the tie-down roping, and then winning first in the steer wrestling with a…
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Three Must-Do's For Getting the Most When Selling Your Car
For just about every Canadian car owner, selling a vehicle can be a stressful no matter how savvy the sales pitch. But getting the best deal possible is all about planning, according to Ian MacDonald, director of marketing at autoTRADER.ca. He says that following a few simple rules of thumb will help guide even sellers…
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Update – Missing Person on the Highwood River
RCMP – A deceased male was recovered in the Bow River east of Calgary on July 5, 2014. The deceased has been positively identified as Justin MACNEIL of Calgary, Alberta, age 19 years. MACNEIL was previously reported missing on June 22, 2014, while swimming in the Highwood River near Nature’s Hideaway Campground. Previous Release from…
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Sievers' complete game shutout fuels big Dawgs win
The Okotoks Dawgs (14-14) rode a complete game shutout, last night, and a defensive breakdown by their opponents to defeat the Edmonton Prospects (12-18) 8-0. Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) was simply dominant, as he didn’t allow a run all game while recording 11 strikeouts and just two hits against. Sievers picks up his second…
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Black Diamond Warns Residents and Visitors to be Safe Around Local Wildlife
Here in the beautiful Town of Black Diamond, we reside along the peaceful Sheep River valley. Encountering wildlife is a natural part of everyday life in this area of the Foothills. At different times of the year, you could be fortunate enough to see deer, moose, elk, bear, cougar both in and around Town, as…
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Alberta Defends Against Invasive Mussels
Boat inspections, water monitoring, and education are protecting Alberta’s waterbodies and infrastructure from non-native species. The province has ramped up inspections for invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels on boats and other watercraft to prevent major damage to Alberta’s waterways. Four inspection stations on major entry points will target boats entering Alberta. “Albertans…
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RCMP Jasper – Fatality collision – Four victims – update – hwy is re-opened
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. Early investigation indicates that a car travelling south bound and carrying three occupants collided head on with a motorhome which was travelling north bound. The three…
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Entertain With the Fresh, Local Bounty of Produce
Instead of serving the go-to meal of burgers and potato salad at your outdoor gatherings, why not explore your culinary side and try something fresh and different? Entertaining with local vegetables and flavourful garden herbs is easy, healthy and delicious. In fact, farmers’ markets are often the best source for ingredients straight from the garden…
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RCMP-Blackfalds Detachment – missing teen Taneasha THOM
Blackfalds RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing teen Taneasha THOM who is believed to be in the Red Deer area. THOM is a 16 year old Native female, 5’5, medium build and currently has teal-colored dyed hair that is shaved on one side. Please call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403.885.3333…
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UPDATE: Chief Chiniki Restaurant Arson – Local man receives jail sentence
Cochrane, AB – On August 21, 2012 at 12:46am, Cochrane RCMP responded to a complaint of a fire at the Chief Chiniki Restaurant. When police arrived at scene and despite efforts from Nakoda Fire Department from Stoney First Nation, along with Cochrane and Springbank Fire Departments the local business could not be saved. During the…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
