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Warning – Scams Using CBSA Credentials
August 2, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, text messages or telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods used by the scammers to…
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High River: August 8-24 Lane Closure
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School Supply Program
The School Supply Program is an income-based program to assist families in need with the cost of school supplies. Who can access the funding? Parents of students in kindergarten through grade 7 who attend school in Okotoks, DeWinton, Black Diamond, or Turner Valley are eligible. To qualify, you must the guidelines for fee assistance Applications for…
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High River RCMP Investigate Multiple Offences
High River RCMP investigating mischief – graffiti High River, Alta.– High River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance after a local business was defaced. On July 15, 2019, just before 10:45 p.m. a male spray painted a local business located near Mcleod Tr and 1 St SW in High River. The male entered the parking lot from the south on a…
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Student-powered Project Brings Light to Rural Peru
New solar energy system changes lives in off-grid community of Hanchipacha, Peru Joel Wong, for the Schulich School of Engineering Reading a book by candlelight and cooking over a coal-burning stove while completely cut off from a world increasingly reliant on wireless communication. Such is life when a mountain range separates your family from the nearest…
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Government Launches Industry Panels to Cut Red Tape
In support of the Red Tape Reduction Act, the Government of Alberta is launching the first two industry panels that will assist in identifying unnecessary red tape in key sectors of Alberta’s economy. These panels are made up of industry leaders from across Alberta who will work to support the government’s plan to cut red…
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Southern Alberta District RCMP Report Issue of Unsecured Vehicles
Southern Alberta – The RCMP in various detachments in southern Alberta have noticed an unfortunate trend where vehicles that are being broken into are not believed to have been secured. The RCMP are advising the public to ensure their vehicles are locked, and valuables removed. It is also recommended that garage door openers be removed…
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Canadian Soldier Survives ‘Disaster’ on Mount Everest
Peter Mallett A Canadian Armed Forces soldier says his military training was crucial to surviving a harrowing ascent to the summit of Mount Everest that turned deadly for one of his teammates. Captain Chris Dare, who works as a dentist at the Dockyard Dental Clinic, was part of the UK-based 360 Expeditions climbing team the…
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Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: It’s in the Water
When you’re camping, it’s tempting to drink water straight from pristine-looking lakes and streams – but don’t do it! Microscopic single-celled parasites can cause illnesses in humans if ingested. Here are 2 common waterborne diseases that could ruin your week: Cryptosporidiosis (crip-toh-spore-id-ee-oh-sis) is caused by Cryptosporidium (crip-toh-spore-id-ee-um). The symptoms include diarrhea, headache, nausea, and stomach cramps. It can…
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Okotoks Free Clothing Exchange
Saturday, August 10, 2019 – 12:00pm to 5:00pm Get into the spirit of reusing. Drop off your gently used clothing, then refresh your wardrobe — browse clothes and take what you want! Drop off starts at 11 AM (no entry for ‘swap and shop’ until 12 noon) Clothing for infants, children, and adults welcome All remaining clothing will be donated locally Donations…
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National Defence to Invest in Reserve Infrastructure Across Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Government of Canada is ensuring our Reserve Force is well trained, equipped and prepared for operations at home and abroad. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, alongside Andy Fillmore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and…
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Challenging Ottawa’s Carbon Tax Grab
Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on Alberta’s reference to the Alberta Court of Appeal: “Today, the Government of Alberta will be filing our factum at the Alberta Court of Appeal to challenge the constitutionality of the imposition of a federal carbon tax on Albertans and defend Alberta’s constitutional…
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Alberta RCMP Offers Tips to Reduce Vehicle Theft for Busiest Month
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Yuvraj Singh’s YOUWECAN Fundraiser a Huge Success
Toronto: YOUWECAN Global T20 Canada and Bombay Sports, in association with ‘Math for Life’, hosted a charity dinner to raise funds for the YOUWECAN cancer charity run by Yuvraj Singh. The fundraiser was attended by a number of generous dignitaries from various walks of life and turned out to be a roaring success. The event…
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Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival Starts Tomorrow
August 9, 10, 11, 2019North Glenmore Park Presented by SINOPEC As Calgary’s premier water sport festival, the Dragon Boat Race & Festival will host a total of 59 Dragon Boat teams, 19 teams of which are from out of town, translating into +1500 paddlers and +4000 spectators, offering an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. North…
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