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PM announces HMS Erebus as the discovered Franklin Expedition ship
Ottawa, Ontario, 1 October 2014 – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Franklin Expedition ship discovered in early September by the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition is Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Erebus. Sir John Franklin, who was in command of the Franklin Expedition, sailed on HMS Erebus. The confirmation was made by Parks Canada…
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Calgary Regional Partnership welcomes new Chair: Mayor Bill Robertson
The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) welcomes its new Chair, Mayor Bill Robertson from the Town of Okotoks. Mayor Robertson was recently elected at the September CRP’s Board of Directors meeting. He succeeds former Councillor Barry Williamson from the Town of Turner Valley. Mayor Robertson has been the CRP’s Board Secretary for four years and is…
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The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is this Weekend!
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Prentice Government to Review Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Premier Jim Prentice today announced that government will, as promised, begin a review of all agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs) to ensure they are performing for Albertans. Premier Prentice has committed to merit-based appointments to ensure the right people are in the right jobs in all organizations associated with the Government of Alberta. The 52…
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The “Flying Housewife” Dies at 88
Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock, the first woman to successfully fly solo around the world has died at the age of 88. She was living in Florida but was a native of Newark, New Jersey when she made her famous flight. The flight which lasted five weeks was in a 1953 Cessna 180 single-engine she had nicknamed…
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Oilfields High Open House: Parents Invited to Meet Teachers and School Trustee
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Mental Health and Addiction Trailblazers Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Award
Leaders on the mental health and addictions front are being honoured today with True Awards from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell presented five awards for outstanding work to understand how mental illness and addiction develop, create approaches to help catch problems in early stages, offer supports…
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Airdrie RCMP Warn of Internet Frauds
Airdrie, Alberta – Airdrie RCMP would like to remind the public to stay safe and secure online as internet frauds are becoming increasingly sophisticated. RCMP has recently received information of an elaborate online fraud claiming to be Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Fraud occurs as follows; · Subject receives an email claiming to be from CRA.…
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Albertans Invited to Discuss Changes to the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund invites the public to its annual meeting to discuss information about the $17.5 billion Fund. “The Fund belongs to all Albertans, and it benefits us in so many ways,” said Ron Casey, committee chair and MLA for Banff-Cochrane. “I encourage everyone…
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Crossword Puzzle ~ September 30th, 2014
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Alberta Honours Fallen Police and Peace Officers
Albertans and law enforcement officials paid their respects, on Sunday, to police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty. Family, friends and the public joined Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis as well as members of the provincial law enforcement community to remember…
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Calgary Police Need Your Help to Locate Missing Person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a missing man. Justin McKinnon-Blomme, 21, was last seen on September 24, 2014, at Southland Drive junction with Fairmount Drive, Southeast, close to the Mac store. Justin has not been seen or heard from since. His family believes this is out of character and are…
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Turner Valley School Welcomes Five New Teachers
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Charges Laid In Odometer Roll Back Scam
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to vehicle odometer roll backs that defrauded over 50 victims. In January 2014, a credit card company alerted the Economic Crimes Unit about a number of locally skimmed cards being used for fraudulent purchases in Calgary. The cards were being used to service vehicles and…
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Ken Hughes Resigning at MLA for Calgary West
Calgary, September 29, 2014 – Ken Hughes, MLA, Calgary West has announced that he has resigned as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary West, in order to continue to create opportunities for renewal. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Calgary West as MLA. I step aside…
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