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  • Additional Ranitidine Products Recalled as a Precautionary Measure

    Additional Ranitidine Products Recalled as a Precautionary Measure

    Request to stop distribution remains in place while Health Canada continues to assess NDMA UPDATE: October 25, 2019Dominion Pharmacal, Laboratoire Riva Inc., Pharmascience Inc. and Vita Health Inc. are recalling all lots of their prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine products from the Canadian market as a precautionary measure. Please refer to the Affected Products table below…

  • How Can I Tell if My Cat is Sick?

    How Can I Tell if My Cat is Sick?

    BC SPCA Sometimes it’s hard to tell if your cat is sick or injured. The signs that she’s sick might not be obvious. Cats have evolved to try and conceal when they are sick. Watch for the signs below and call your vet if you’re not sure. Make sure your cat has regular vet exams…

  • High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in break and enter

    High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in break and enter

    High River, Alta – In the early morning hours of October 18, 2019, High River RCMP responded to a break and enter to a business in Cayley, Alberta. Unknown suspects used a vehicle to gain entry to the Cayley business. Once inside, the suspects, a male and a female stole an undisclosed amount of tobacco products…

  • Tobacco, Smoking, Vaping Review: MLA Jeremy Nixon

    Tobacco, Smoking, Vaping Review: MLA Jeremy Nixon

    MLA Jeremy Nixon issued the following statement inviting Albertans to share their feedback on tobacco, smoking and vaping as part of a review of legislation now underway: “As promised, we are reviewing Alberta’s Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act which will allow us to consider options to further prevent and reduce the harms of tobacco, tobacco-like products and…

  • John Barlow: Thank you, Foothills!

    John Barlow: Thank you, Foothills!

    I am extremely honoured residents of Foothills have elected me once again to serve as their Member of Parliament for our constituency. Each day I work hard to retain your trust and confidence and Foothills is always my first priority. It has been a pleasure to serve as your MP since 2014, and I am delighted you continue to…

  • Diwali: Statement from Minister Aheer

    Diwali: Statement from Minister Aheer

    Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Diwali: “Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. As the days grow shorter and we come together to celebrate the harvest, Albertans who celebrate Diwali also…

  • Archaeological Dig at Tower of London Sheds New Light on Life at the Infamous Fortress over 500 Years Ago

    Archaeological Dig at Tower of London Sheds New Light on Life at the Infamous Fortress over 500 Years Ago

    An archaeological excavation undertaken within the walls of the iconic Tower of London, just outside the main entrance of the Tower’s historic Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula, has uncovered finds that offer new insight into what life was really like for ordinary people at the infamous fortress during the late medieval and early Tudor…

  • RCMP and CPS Joint Investigation Results in Arrests

    RCMP and CPS Joint Investigation Results in Arrests

    Airdrie, Alta – On October 20, 2019 Airdrie RCMP responded to an armed robbery which occurred in the Walmart parking lot in Airdrie, Alta. During this incident, two firearms were pulled on the male victim and suspects stole his Mercedes and wallet. After a joint investigation with Calgary City Police, the stolen Mercedes has been recovered and…

  • Supporting Safe Schools for Students and Staff

    Supporting Safe Schools for Students and Staff

    Permanent standards for the use of seclusion and physical restraint are now available to help schools protect all students and staff. The new standards take effect on Nov. 1 and give teachers and school officials the tools they need to ensure a safe learning and working environment. Alberta now has a comprehensive set of standards,…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 28 – November 4, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 28 – November 4, 2019

    ARIES — It may be tempting to cover your tracks or slip out of a situation with a white lie, though it will only come back to haunt you. The underlying issue seems to be about you or a close partner wanting to avoid a confrontation. But there is tension or pressure that needs to…

  • Teck Rolling Out Electric Buses

    Teck Rolling Out Electric Buses

    Vancouver, B.C. – Teck Resources Limited (“Teck”) today announced it is launching two new electric passenger buses to transport employees to and from its Fording River and Greenhills steelmaking coal operations in British Columbia’s Elk Valley region.   The electric passenger buses will replace diesel buses in Teck’s passenger bus fleet as a more environmentally beneficial, cost…

  • High River Legion: Salute a Veteran Remembrance Project

    High River Legion: Salute a Veteran Remembrance Project

    The “Salute a Veteran Remembrance Project” entails the hanging of special design Banners from the Town of High River’s lamp-posts from approximately October 1st to November 12th. We envision the number of Banners to be hung to increase each year. The outcome would result in a visual reminder honouring the service and sacrifice made by…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Drinks During the Holiday Season

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Drinks During the Holiday Season

    With Christmas, Hanukkah and other major holidays around the corner, many people think about the food celebrations that may come with it, but not the drink choices. Rethinking your drink can be helpful since what you drink doesn’t help you feel full. This makes it easy to consume extra sugar from drinks and not even…

  • Foothills Country Hospice Introduces Special Volunteer

    Foothills Country Hospice Introduces Special Volunteer

    Karen and her pet volunteer,Tiffany, have been volunteering at the hospice for nearly 10 years. Tiffany is a wonderful dog that brings much needed comfort to our residents and their loved ones. She is  known to hop onto a bed and snuggle with residents when they need it most.

  • Failgating: Survey Finds Alberta Drivers Getting too Cozy, Despite Risks

    Failgating: Survey Finds Alberta Drivers Getting too Cozy, Despite Risks

    Alberta Motor Association Albertans are getting too close for comfort with each other on the road, and many may not even know it. A new Alberta Motor Association (AMA) survey finds 63% of drivers “often” or “always” witness other vehicles following too closely in traffic. Yet, when asked about their own habits, just 2% admitted…