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  • Harvest High River Initiative Launches

    Harvest High River Initiative Launches

    By utilizing edible trees and shrubs around Town, accessibility to fresh produce connects the community.   Harvest High River is a partnership between the Town and Wild Rose Food Connections. It was introduced in September 2018, aiming to provide residents with access to fresh produce from the Town’s edible trees and shrubs.  Sarah Bruinsma, the Program…

  • RCMP Busy on Alberta Roads on the Labour Day Weekend

    RCMP Busy on Alberta Roads on the Labour Day Weekend

    Alberta RCMP conduct traffic enforcement operations on secondary highways Edmonton – This past Labour Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services enhanced enforcement patrols on secondary highways in conjunction with Special Area Peace Officers. The patrols covered Highways 9, 41, 570 and 884. Between August 30-31, 2019, Alberta RCMP and law enforcement partners issued over…

  • Minister of Justice on ‘Talking Rural Crime’ Tour

    Minister of Justice on ‘Talking Rural Crime’ Tour

    Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer is hitting the open road to meet Albertans to gain their input and discuss their concerns about the rapid increase in rural crime. “This government is committed to helping keep Albertans safe, secure and protected, wherever they call home. This includes spending time outside the province’s big cities to hear directly…

  • From My Bookshelf: Mama’s Last Hug

    From My Bookshelf: Mama’s Last Hug

    By Lynn Willoughby Mama’s Last Hug ~ Frans de Waal This author has spent four decades researching and studying animals.  His previous book, “Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are” was a best seller which explored animal intelligence.  Mama’s Last Hug deals with animal emotions and feelings. Mama was a chimpanzee matriarch…

  • Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day: Minister Aheer

    Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day: Minister Aheer

    Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement about Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day in Alberta: Minister Aheer raises the Ukrainian flag in celebration of Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day with Minister Shandro, MLA Milliken, MLA Yaseen, MLA Ellis, MLA Guthrie, Halya Wilson (Ukrainian-Canadian Congress Calgary Branch) and members of the Ukrainian…

  • New CAO Appointed for the Town of High River

    New CAO Appointed for the Town of High River

    HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA – High River Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Prosser to the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Mr. Prosser comes to High River with 23 years of experience in municipal government, with the past 14 years as CAO for the District of Invermere. His commitment to…

  • Free Seminars for New Tourism Entrepreneurs

    Free Seminars for New Tourism Entrepreneurs

    One-day seminars will kick off across Alberta to help tourism startups set the stage for success. The Tourism Entrepreneurship Startup Seminar is a free workshop for entrepreneurs who want to build a tourism business or are new to the industry and want to strengthen their skills. “Tourism helps drive our economy in communities across Alberta.…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Offers Variety of Courses this Autumn

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Offers Variety of Courses this Autumn

    The upcoming Autumn session at the Arts Council is looking very eclectic! Beginner level Drawing and Acrylic Landscape Studies will be great for folks wanting to try out something new. Chester Lees returns another unique offering – Way of the Brush ~ Chinese Brush Painting. Learn brushwork techniques that will help any painter progress. Introduction…

  • CAPP Releases Statement on the Federal Court’s Decision to Grant Leave for Appeal

    CAPP Releases Statement on the Federal Court’s Decision to Grant Leave for Appeal

    SEPTEMBER 04, 2019 – CALGARY, ALBERTA “The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is disappointed with the federal court’s decision to grant leave for appeal. The Trans Mountain expansion project (TMEP) is critical to connecting sustainably produced Canadian oil and natural gas to developing economies with high growth markets.  We support meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples…

  • Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Coming to Aldersyde Tomorrow

    Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Coming to Aldersyde Tomorrow

    This weekend, our officers will be participating in the 2019 Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. Hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Alberta, this annual event unites Alberta’s transportation industry and the law enforcement community to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics athletes. You’re invited to join us at the Aldersyde Scale…

  • How I Learned to be a Healthier Eater

    How I Learned to be a Healthier Eater

    By Scott Messenger (Images: iStockphoto.com) Course corrections to breakfast, snacks and more snacks along the way to wellness To me, telling someone exactly what you eat everyday feels like a confession. There’s a hesitancy to divulge completely, and guilt over what I allowed to pollute the temple that is the body. If we are what we…

  • Report Shows Government Overspending Problem

    Report Shows Government Overspending Problem

    The MacKinnon Panel on Alberta’s Finances confirms Alberta has a long-standing overspending problem. Minister Toews with members from the MacKinnon Panel. Front L-R Minister Toews, Janice MacKinnon. Back L-R Kim Henderson, Mike Percy, Dave Mowat. Alberta’s spending would be $10.4 billion less every year if we matched the average spending of Canada’s three largest provinces…

  • Alberta Green Party Leader Steps Down, Interim Leader Appointed

    Alberta Green Party Leader Steps Down, Interim Leader Appointed

    EDMONTON – Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes has resigned as Leader of the Green Party of Alberta. Citing overarching personal reasons, Chagnon-Greyeyes brought her tenure as leader to a conclusion. The GPA’s Executive Council have appointed Will Carnegie, the Green Party’s Candidate of Record in Calgary-East, as Interim Leader. He will take over the reins of the party until…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Packing Healthy Lunches

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Packing Healthy Lunches

    Want to pack a school lunch that’s nourishing for your kids? Want to make sure your child actually eats it, instead of trading or trashing it? Use these guidelines to come up with winning fare: Avoid heavily processed snacks like cereal bars and chips. Sure, it may be convenient to pluck a package from the pantry,…

  • VETS Canada Statement on Patriot Party Concert Fundraiser

    VETS Canada Statement on Patriot Party Concert Fundraiser

    More about VETS Canada The Beginning A grassroots movement, VETS Canada began in 2010/2011 when Jim Lowther, a veteran himself, realized that there were veterans slipping through the cracks. They had not made successful transitions from their military careers to healthy, productive civilian lives. These veterans had lost their families, were living in the streets…