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Black Diamond Open House re Water Shortage ByLaw – Reminder Thursday July 10th
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2014 Location: Black Diamond Council Chambers Address: 301 Centre Ave W, Upper Level A collaborative effort with Turner Valley that provides for a clear standard which must be met by the municipalities during water shortages. Bylaw 14-14 (attached) clearly defines the allowable water uses under 3 specific levels…
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Hay Quality & Selection
This article is courtesy of The Horse Industry Association of Alberta Even though most of our horses will eat whatever we put in front of them, all hay is not created equal and there are a number of things to consider when selecting it. Following are some general considerations for selecting hay. All hay…
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Read Online J.K. Rowling’s New Harry Potter Story: The First Glimpse of Harry as an Adult
By Dan Colman, Open Culture Quick note: Earlier this year, J. K. Rowling began writing new stories about the 2014 Quidditch World Cup Finals for Pottermore, the website for all things Harry Potter. Today, she followed up with a story that takes the form of an article published in The Daily Prophet: “Dumbledore’s Army Reunites…
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Update: Missing Persons Investigation
The Calgary Police Service and the RCMP continue to search a property in Airdrie in relation to the missing persons investigation. Due to the hot temperatures predicted today, EMS has been called in as a precautionary measure to support the members who are currently searching the property. It is quite common for chemicals to be…
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Test of High River Alert and Permanent Sirens
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town will be testing its emergency notification systems at 12 p.m. on Wed., July 16. This is part of the Town’s emergency preparedness plan and will include a test of the permanent siren and High River Alert system. The two permanent outdoor sirens are located at the Fire Hall (1010 5…
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Parks Day 2014 ~ Two Great Places to Celebrate!
Waterton Lakes National Park and Bar U Ranch National Historic Site (Parks Canada) is offering you two great southern Alberta places to celebrate Parks Day this year. Join us on Saturday, July 19th at Waterton Lakes National Park or Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. At Bar U Ranch, you can have a ‘dam’ good…
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WestJet Announces Entry into Wide-body Service
Airline is in advanced stages of sourcing aircraft CALGARY, July 7, 2014 /CNW/ – WestJet Airlines Ltd. (TSX:WJA) today announced that it is moving forward with plans that would see the airline fly its own wide-body aircraft as early as fall 2015. The airline has received the support of the WestJet Pilot Association and its…
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RCMP Strathmore Detachment – Fatal MVC Hwy 1
At 2135 hours on July 8, 2014 a single vehicle roll-over collision occurred on Hwy 1 at Range Road 283 near Chestermere, AB. RCMP units from both Strathmore and Chestermere detachments attended the scene and determined that an east bound minivan lost control and rolled through the median to the west bound shoulder of Hwy…
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Longview and Nanton Area Farm Families Honoured by Calgary Stampede
BMO and the Calgary Stampede celebrate Alberta farm families Calgary – BMO Bank of Montreal and the Calgary Stampede recognized 20 southern Alberta families for their incredible contributions and honourable efforts to Alberta’s agriculture at the 19th annual BMO Farm Family Awards (on Monday). “The BMO Farm Family Awards are an exciting way for both…
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Black Diamond Open House on Water Use and Conservation Bylaw
Council is holding a drop-in Open House to share information on Bylaw 14-14 Water Use and Conservation. This bylaw has been given 1st Reading by Council and will be returning to the July 16th Council Agenda for further consideration. Council members will be available to discuss the bylaw with residents on Thursday July 10th from…
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Aspen Crossing Hosts Southern Alberta Music Festival for STARS
A STARS Air Ambulance Fundraiser! August 22nd and 23rd at Aspen Crossing in Mossleigh, Alberta. Get together with friends and enjoy two days of Southern Alberta’s hottest live music! Kick back and relax while you listen to a variety of country, blues, folk and good old fashioned rock n’ roll. While at the music festival…
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Getting Around Batoche National Historic Site Just Got Easier
Parks Canada launches new shuttle to help visitor’s better experience Batoche Wakaw, Saskatchewan – Batoche National Historic Site officially launched the new Batoche shuttle. The shuttle will help visitors explore the site, making it easier to access more remote areas of the national historic site. The site will feature a number of regular stops, where…
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Okotoks Road Construction
Southridge Drive The Town has begun resurfacing portions of Southridge Drive, Hunters Gate and Woodhaven Drive. Work is anticipated to end July 11, 2014 (weather permitting).Road closures will be necessary to accommodate the work. Please see the map below. The first stage will involve closing the southbound lanes, south of the bridge. During this time,…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
