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July 3 Test of Outdoor Sirens Required for Annual Maintenance
HIGH RIVER, AB: On Wednesday, July 3 at 12 noon, the Town will be testing the outdoor emergency notification systems (sirens) as part of the annual maintenance program for the equipment. “This test is for the outdoor sirens only and will not include a test of the regional or High River Alert systems,” says Peter Genereux, Manager…
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Having a Safe Stampede
Giddy up! The Calgary Stampede is right around the corner. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth returns July 5-14, bringing with it all kinds of fun and exciting activities. But the Stampede also brings more than a 10-gallon hat full of potential hazards to the city, so it’s time to saddle up and ponder workplace safety.…
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24 Facts About Canada To Impress Your Friends
by MELODIE LARBALESTIER Find out some interesting facts about one of the biggest countries and most beautiful countries in the world and get to use your new knowledge as a conversation starter. Let your new friends know about Canada’s fascinating history, geography, food culture and much more. 1. Canada, at 3,855,103 square miles is the second largest…
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From Obesity to Allergies, Outdoor Play is the Best Medicine for Children
Mariana Brussoni, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia What if there was a simple, inexpensive and fun way to address some of the major challenges facing humanity today. What if it could help improve children’s health, development and well-being? Imagine a solution that could stem the current epidemics of…
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The Gray Jay: Canada’s National Bird
At a Glance The Gray Jay is indelibly associated with Canada’s great northern forests. Quick to learn that humans can be an excellent source of food, the Gray Jay often visits lumber camps, kills made by hunters, and the campsites of canoeists, looking for scraps of anything edible. The bird’s fearless and venturesome behaviour has…
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High River RCMP – Busy Long Weekend
High River RCMP seeking public assistance High River, Alta – On May 20th 2019 High River RCMP responded to a 911 call from a local citizen stating a male had attempted to break into his Ford pickup. The suspect was interrupted by the victim and fled to a nearby getaway vehicle, during the event a firearm was produced…
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Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 1 – 8, 2019
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Make the Right Traffic Safety Decisions this Canada Day
Edmonton – Canada Day is a great occasion for Albertans to hit the roads and enjoy the long weekend festivities. This Canada Day, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services will be concentrating enforcement activities on impaired driving. “We remind Albertans that driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is never okay. Impaired driving is both criminal and dangerous,”…
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Update on Water Interruption in the Hamlet of Blackie
BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR BLACKIE HAS BEEN LIFTED INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS: What to Do Now the Advisory Is OverOnce the boil water advisory is lifted, you need to flush, clean, and sanitize: water pipes water treatment devices plumbed appliances water storage tanks To make everything in your house safe: run cold water taps for at…
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My Stompin’ Grounds by Stompin’ Tom Connors
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Okotoks RCMP Search for Missing Swimmer
Okotoks, Alta. – On June 30, 2019 at approximately 8:00 p.m. Okotoks RCMP responded to the Highwood River in Foothills County, Alta. for a report of a missing swimmer. A male in this early 20’s jumped into the river from a ledge, surfaced for a moment, then went underwater and did not resurface. Multiple witnesses…
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Canada Day: Statement from Premier Kenney
Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to celebrate Canada Day: “As Canadians, we have much to celebrate today. From the moment we first became the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867, our country has stood for something special. We were born and have grown from First Nations, French, British and immigrants from around the world. We take pride in our freedoms and rights, whether set out in the British North America Act that…
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AHS Weekly Wellness: Online Continuing Care Facility Directory Now Live!
Albertans can now explore publicly funded continuing care facilities and learn more about them — online. The new online continuing care facility directory has comprehensive information on all the province’s 345 publicly funded continuing care facilities. This new online tool is designed to simplify the process of finding a care home when one is needed.…
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Okotoks Nooks & Crannies Festival
Nooks & Crannies is a festival where artists create temporary site-specific installations in downtown Okotoks. This art festival sees artists repurpose and animate forgotten places with recycled materials, bringing public art to forgotten corners of downtown Okotoks. Individual artists and teams use recycled products to create installations that raise environmental awareness, animate spaces, and entertain audiences. Presented alongside…
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Tips to Stay Safe During BBQ Season
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