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  • The Honourable Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, Announces Investment in Women’s Organizations in Calgary and High River

    The Honourable Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, Announces Investment in Women’s Organizations in Calgary and High River

    Women’s organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to fully participate in all aspects of our economy and society. Yet for far too long they have been chronically underfunded, underestimated and undermined. The Government of Canada recognizes that women’s organizations are the…

  • Help is on the Way for Wildfire Evacuees

    Help is on the Way for Wildfire Evacuees

    Residents of northwest Alberta who were evacuated under mandatory order due to wildfire will receive funding of $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependent child. Evacuees can begin registering for their MyAlberta digital ID anytime and can apply for emergency payments beginning Sunday at noon. Funds can take up to 24 hours to flow into…

  • UK PM Theresa May’s Statement in Downing Street

    UK PM Theresa May’s Statement in Downing Street

    Ever since I first stepped through the door behind me as Prime Minister, I have striven to make the United Kingdom a country that works not just for a privileged few, but for everyone. And to honour the result of the EU referendum. Back in 2016, we gave the British people a choice. Against all…

  • Alberta United in Opposition to Bills C-48, C-69

    Alberta United in Opposition to Bills C-48, C-69

    Alberta’s 30th legislature has passed a unanimous motion condemning federal bills C-69 and C-48. Premier Jason Kenney meets with Alberta senators and Opposition Leader Rachel Notley. “Albertans can be proud that all of our elected representatives stood together in a shared defence of Alberta’s vital economic interests. In this time of economic adversity, it is essential…

  • Paramedic Services Week: Minister Shandro

    Paramedic Services Week: Minister Shandro

    Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro, issued the following statement on National Paramedic Services Week, May 26 to June 1: Each year Alberta’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responds to about half a million emergency calls. “We count on these professionals to provide life-saving measures for Albertans of all ages – often in highly stressful situations on what, for…

  • Rosie’s New Hip: Adopted Rescue Dog Gets a New Lease on Life

    Rosie’s New Hip: Adopted Rescue Dog Gets a New Lease on Life

    Veterinary Medicine hip replacement expert gets canine patients back on their paws By Collene Ferguson, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine May 14, 2019   Rosie the dog is now able to run, jump, hike, and swim because of a total hip replacement procedure performed by the University of Calgary’s Terri Schiller. Photos by Riley Brandt, University of…

  • Towns of Black Diamond and Okotoks in Joint Bid for Alberta Summer Games

    Towns of Black Diamond and Okotoks in Joint Bid for Alberta Summer Games

    Okotoks Council approves bid for 2022 Alberta Summer Games May 28, 2019 At the May 27 regular meeting Council approved a joint bid, with the Town of Black Diamond, for the 2022 Alberta Summer Games.  “Council is pleased for Okotoks to share the opportunity to host the Summer Games with Black Diamond,” said Mayor Bill…

  • B.C. Appeal Court ruling: Premier Kenney

    B.C. Appeal Court ruling: Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on shipments of heavy oil through British Columbia: “British Columbia’s highest court has spoken, unanimously, and the time for obstruction of the TMX pipeline is now over. I look forward to working with B.C. and the federal government to realize the…

  • Carbon Tax Repeal Helps Albertans Get Back to Work

    Carbon Tax Repeal Helps Albertans Get Back to Work

    Government has introduced Bill 1, An Act to Repeal the Carbon Tax, fulfilling a promise to Albertans that creates jobs and puts money back into the pockets of families, businesses and non-profits. Scrapping the carbon tax will free up nearly $1.4 billion of tax burden, create 6,000 jobs, save the average small business $4,500 annually and…

  • Update 6: Northwest Alberta wildfire (May 27 at 5 p.m.)

    Update 6: Northwest Alberta wildfire (May 27 at 5 p.m.)

    High temperatures and dry conditions continue across Northern Alberta. About 3,400 evacuees have applied online for evacuee support, and more than $3.4 million in support has been distributed. Current situation The Chuckegg Creek Wildfire is burning approximately three kilometres southwest of the Town of High Level in Mackenzie County. This out-of-control wildfire has grown to more than…

  • Cycling Without Age High River Launches Season Two on Friday

    Cycling Without Age High River Launches Season Two on Friday

    HIGH RIVER, AB – The second season for Cycling Without Age High River launches on Saturday June 1, 2019. Just in time to officially kick off Senior’s Week June 2-8, 2019. High River is the proud owner of two trishaw bicycles that are being used to provide opportunities for seniors and those with limited mobility…

  • Throne Speech Sets Stage to Get Alberta Working

    Throne Speech Sets Stage to Get Alberta Working

    Balancing the province’s finances and kick-starting job creation top the government’s agenda. Scrapping the $1.4-billion carbon tax, implementing the Job Creation Tax Cut, introducing the Open for Business Act and cutting job-killing red tape are part of an ambitious legislative plan outlined in the speech from the throne, delivered by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell on May 22. “Albertans…

  • March, April and May Happenings with The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club

    March, April and May Happenings with The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club

    Finn Blatz: Club Reporter On March 23rd our club, the Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club, held a clipping clinic at the new Millarville Racetrack Arena. Many of the members were able to see the brand-new arena that day, and it made for a great place to hold a clinic. The members set up clipping chutes and got…

  • Government of Canada Invests in New Cannabis Research and Public Awareness Programs

    Government of Canada Invests in New Cannabis Research and Public Awareness Programs

    Funding will support three University of Calgary research projects and an awareness café By Cumming School of Medicine Staff May 23, 2019 At the University of Calgary on Wednesday, Bill Blair, Government of Canada minister of border security and organized crime reduction, announces funding to support research that will explore the potential harms and therapeutic…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 27 – June 3, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 27 – June 3, 2019

    by Amy Elliott Aries (March 20-April 19) — There comes a point in any endeavor, or in the formation of any theory, when the only way to gain further knowledge is to put the idea to the test by seeking out input from others. Certainly this entails risk. You need to have the courage to…