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  • Unidentified Male High River – UPDATE

    Unidentified Male High River – UPDATE

    High River RCMP would like to thank the public for helping with the identification of the male. On June 27, 2019, High River RCMP entered into an investigation in which an unknown male was arrested.  The male has refused to speak and would not provide his name to police.  The RCMP are requesting the public’s…

  • Plan Ahead this Long Weekend to Avoid Tragedy

    Plan Ahead this Long Weekend to Avoid Tragedy

    Albertans are reminded to drive safe and sober as they take to the roads over the Canada Day long weekend. The Government of Alberta is joining many traffic safety advocates and emergency response organizations in recognizing Impaired Driving Awareness Month during July. Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs puts people at serious risk of…

  • Minister Sajjan announces the establishment of the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security and funding for the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative

    Minister Sajjan announces the establishment of the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security and funding for the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative

    Canada is an unwavering advocate against the use of children in armed conflicts and is working diligently alongside the United Nations (UN), Member States, and civil society to take tangible steps toward preventing the recruitment and use of child soldiers. In support of this, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence today announced…

  • Canada Day in Foothills County

    Canada Day in Foothills County

    July 1 is Canada Day! In honour of our beautiful country’s birthday, join in on the many activities organized in our communities to showcase how proud you are to be a Canadian! The Millarville Races Hosted by the Millarville Racing and Agricultural Society, the Millarville Races have been an annual tradition since 1905. This year’s…

  • Trudeau Must Use G20 to Stand Up for Canada: Scheer

    Trudeau Must Use G20 to Stand Up for Canada: Scheer

    Regina, SK – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement today outlining his expectations of Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Japan: “Justin Trudeau’s poor judgment on the world stage and weak approach to China have resulted in serious and in some cases dire consequences…

  • Multiculturalism Day: Statement from Minister Aheer

    Multiculturalism Day: Statement from Minister Aheer

    Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement to recognize Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Whether an Albertan is here by choice or by chance, we are a province built by people of many nationalities and faiths, and we continue to welcome those who want to help write the next…

  • Justin Sitler is Swinging for the Fences with SOA and Safeway

    Justin Sitler is Swinging for the Fences with SOA and Safeway

    If there is one thing that we know about Justin Sitler, it is that inning after inning he is committed to putting in the hard work and swinging for the fences on-and-off the diamond. Since 2013, Justin has been lining up at the plate with Special Olympics Alberta with the Camrose affiliate. The 25-year-old slugger…

  • City of Calgary’s Liquor Consumption at Picnic Sites Pilot Project Postponed to 2020

    City of Calgary’s Liquor Consumption at Picnic Sites Pilot Project Postponed to 2020

    After careful consideration, the City of Calgary has decided to postpone the pilot to allow liquor at Calgary Parks picnic sites, until summer 2020. The pilot has been postponed to ensure that park experiences remain positive for all Calgarians and allow more time to address concerns about the potential for an increase in disorderly behavior.…

  • Alberta Hosts Summer Meeting of Western Premiers

    Alberta Hosts Summer Meeting of Western Premiers

    Western Canada’s Premiers will meet on June 27 at Government House in Edmonton with conference chair Premier Jason Kenney. The provincial and territorial Premiers from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Yukon will meet to work collaboratively on important issues that matter to western Canadians. “I am honoured to be hosting my…

  • Day Against Drug Abuse: Minister Schweitzer

    Day Against Drug Abuse: Minister Schweitzer

    Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: “The Government of Alberta takes criminal activity very seriously and will work with law enforcement and any other Albertan against organized crime, gang violence and illicit drug trafficking. “Drug abuse exacts a terrible…

  • Ask Biella: “Has anyone on Quora been able to change a deeply entrenched view of yours?”

    Ask Biella: “Has anyone on Quora been able to change a deeply entrenched view of yours?”

    Biella discusses subtle but deep-rooted mis-beliefs, connecting it all to Appropriateness.

  • Alberta Stands with Saskatchewan Against Federal Carbon Tax

    Alberta Stands with Saskatchewan Against Federal Carbon Tax

    The Government of Alberta has filed a Notice of Intervention in Saskatchewan’s federal carbon tax appeal. After carefully reviewing the recent split decision of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, Alberta has determined it will support Saskatchewan in its appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. “We are proud to stand together with Saskatchewan to fight…

  • New Website Helps People Avoid Swimmer’s Itch

    New Website Helps People Avoid Swimmer’s Itch

    Online resource created by U of A researchers lets people report cases in lakes across North America, alert others and learn more about the common water rash. By BEV BETKOWSKI People wondering about catching swimmer’s itch can get in the know with a University of Alberta website before heading to the lake this summer. SWIMMERSITCH.ca lets…

  • Website to Report Needless Red Tape Launches

    Website to Report Needless Red Tape Launches

    A new website will crowdsource input from business, organizations and the public on which government regulations should be improved, kept or scrapped. As part of the Red Tape Reduction Action Plan, the province has launched CutRedTape.alberta.ca with a submission form for Albertans to provide feedback on their encounters with costly and unnecessary red tape, and suggestions on…

  • Sheep River Health Trust Radiothon Raises Funds and Awareness

    Sheep River Health Trust Radiothon Raises Funds and Awareness

    This year’s Radiothon raised $66,923.00 for the following organizations: Okotoks Urgent Care, Literacy For Life, It Takes a Village, Rowan House, Baby It’s Cold Outside, the Dr. Morris Gibson School playground, SNAPS, and Rising Sun Long Term Care. The Eagle 100.9 broadcast the Radiothon live from Okotoks Sobey’s on June 20th.