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World Weather Online: Hurricane Season is Upon Us
Hurricane season often occurs at the beginning of June until the end of November. Late August through to September are particular peak months for these monstrous tropical cyclones. The Atlantic hurricane season is a time where hurricanes often form in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, are a spiral arrangement of strong…
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Sheep River Library Fall Programs
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Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August
Hiring plans remain very strong; shortage of labour remains biggest challenge by far CALGARY, August 28, 2014 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results today showing Alberta’s small business confidence rebounded 2.3 points in August to 71.7. The national Business Barometer Index also bounced back by the…
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RCMP Update: Highway #1 East of Strathmore Re-opened
Highway 1, 7 KM east of Strathmore has re-opened to traffic in both directions. Atco Electric remains on scene performing further repairs however the active gas leak has been contained. The gas line was ruptured as a result of a single vehicle collision where the vehicle left the roadway and rolled multiple times. The driver…
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High River Carnival Cancelled But a Local Church Steps Up to Fill the Gap
The Carnival and Midway that was planned in High River for September 5th to 7th has had to be cancelled. The company, A-1 Midway, that supplies the rides, etc is unable to keep their commitment due to unforeseen circumstances. There is good news for the families of High River. The Salvation Army church is having…
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RCMP Strathmore – Update on Closure of Highway 1 East of Strathmore
East bound Highway 1 has re-opened 7 KM East of Strathmore. West bound Highway 1 will remain closed for several hours, and traffic is being rerouted onto Highway 21 north. RCMP ask travellers to be patient as this will heavily effect Holiday Weekend travel on Highway 1. Atco Gas and Emergency Crews remain on scene…
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Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Kyla Weber
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RCMP Strathmore – Highway 1 CLOSED – East of Strathmore
Highway 1 is closed in both directions approximately 7 KM East of Strathmore due to a single vehicle collision which has ruptured the main gas line the runs along the side of Highway 1. Emergency crews and Atco Gas are on scene and estimate temporary repairs will allow the Highway to re-open in approximatly 30…
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Canada’s Premiers concluded their 55th annual summer meeting today in Charlottetown.
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, Aug. 29, 2014 /CNW/ – The meetings began yesterday with a discussion on the opportunities and challenges facing the Canadian federation on the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference. The special session was held in Prince Edward Island’s Province House, where, in 1864, the Fathers of Confederation began work on defining the future…
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Government of Canada Announces Investment in Prince Albert National Park’s Bison Initiative
Celebrate the Valleyview Lookout Trail and Picnic Area Ribbon Cutting Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – Mr. Rob Clarke, Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced the Government of Canada’s investment in trail development and improved visitor facilities on…
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RCMP Airdrie – RCMP Requesting Assistance to Identify Suspect Stolen Vehicle
Airdrie, Alberta – At approximately 3:15 pm, on August 19th, two males pulled up to a fuel pump at the Shell station on 2nd Avenue in Airdrie in a black Mercedes two seat coupe. One male exited the vehicle and began fuelling the vehicle. A store clerk approached the male, who then entered the vehicle…
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RCMP Grande Prairie – Investigation into James (Jamie) Lee’s Disappearance Still Ongoing
This weekend will mark the third anniversary of the disappearance of James (Jamie) Lee who was last seen walking away from a campsite at Smokey Flats (40 kilometres south of Grande Prairie), at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 4, 2011. Police remain optimistic that someone; who has not yet come forward, may have vital…
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Andrew Farrell Declared Master of the Mac & Cheese at the 2014 Grate Canadian Cheese Cook-Off
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – Expert culinary dueler, Chef Andrew Farrell, took home top honours today at the 2014 Grate Canadian Cheese Cook-Off for his Crispy Greens Mac & Cheese. The big mac & cheese showdown took place at Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Canadian Cheese Counter at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto…
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Napa Valley Vintners Continues to Support Local Community Following Sunday’s Earthquake
St. Helena, CA – The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit trade association is continuing its efforts to support and sustain both the local community and the Napa Valley wine industry following Sunday’s earthquake. At Napa County’s request, the NVV is asking its members to provide information about the status of their winery operations this week…
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Bar U Ranch Chore Horse Competition
Horse Power – the Original Big Engine! Parks Canada – Experience the ultimate in teamwork on Sunday, September 7. Watch a working partnership between man and beast as they try to best a timed obstacle course. It harkens back to times when getting the chores done depended on horses. Today’s teamsters will bring their animals…
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