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Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs

This is in the United States but a good resource for everyone who has a pet hedgehog. Latest Outbreak Information At A Glance Reported Cases: 11 States: 8 Hospitalizations: 1 Deaths: 0 Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from eight states. One person has been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.…
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Remembering Jack Pitter During Black History Month

Jack Pitter was Turner Valley’s first black mayor. He was a local businessman as well. Jack passed away in 2015. He had a great love for the community he called home! From his obituary: Ormal Selvin Jack Pitter SEPTEMBER 28, 1934 – JANUARY 3, 2015 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing…
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Lunar New Year: Statement from Premier Notley

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement in honour of the Lunar New Year: “As Albertans of many diverse backgrounds celebrate the Lunar New Year, I wish you prosperity and health. “The Lunar New Year is a time of generosity, gift-giving and renewal. Families and friends gather for sumptuous meals, community celebrations and fireworks displays.…
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Minister Ceci to Host Budget Talks with Albertans

Please join Finance Minister Joe Ceci as he hosts telephone town halls to listen to the feedback and fiscal priorities of Albertans. Two telephone town hall meetings on Feb. 6 and 7 will give people the opportunity to ask questions and provide their views on the provincial budget. Albertans with a publicly listed land line…
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United Conservatives Celebrate Lunar New Year

EDMONTON, AB: The Hon. Jason Kenney, Leader of the United Conservatives, issued the following statement in celebration of Lunar New Year: “Today, Albertans of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese heritage will gather with their families and communities to celebrate Lunar New Year. “Known as Chinese New Year, Tết to Vietnamese Canadians, or Seollal to Korean…
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High River: Water Main Break Creating Icy Conditions on Crescent Ave. S.E.

HIGH RIVER, AB: A water main break has occurred Monday afternoon on Crescent Avenue S.E. near the Foothills Kinettes Water Tower Park. The northbound lane has been closed as a precaution due to icy conditions in the area and Town crews are taking the necessary safety precautions to control the ice and water drainage. Support crews…
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Recognizing Leadership

The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) and the Calgary Police Service (CPS) recently recognized a pair of law enforcement leaders. The John Petropoulos Leadership Award – given on an annual basis to a CPS member from District 6, where Const. John Petropoulos worked as a constable, as well as an officer from District 1 –…
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United Conservatives to Fight Unfair Federal Mortgage Rules

Federal “one-size-fits-all” policy is out of touch with Alberta, fails Alberta families CALGARY, AB: Federal Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) policies are keeping the dream of home ownership out of the reach of Albertans and the province needs to be exempted, United Conservative leader Jason Kenney said today during a speech to the Calgary Real…
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Community Gardens, LRTs, and Bike Lanes – What’s the Connection?

Certificate in Sustainability Studies undergrads conduct their own research and win a scholarship to do it By Michelle Crossland, University Relations Are Calgary’s community gardens close to LRT stations and bike lanes? What communities are they located in and what are the demographics, median incomes, unemployment rates and diversity percentages of those neighbourhoods? These are…
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Province Eases Oil Production Limits

As storage levels draw down and the value of Alberta’s oil increases, the province is increasing the limit on oil production. Premier Rachel Notley’s decision to protect the value of Alberta’s oil has been instrumental in helping reduce the amount of oil in storage, which had been nearly twice the normal level and resulted in…
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Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 4 – 11, 2019

By Amy Elliott Aries (March 20-April 19) — You may be wanting to deal once and for all with some conflict in your circle of friends that has apparently been plaguing you. Perhaps it’s tempting to seek out a quick and easy solution, so that you can move on. However, the New Moon astrology suggests things…
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Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Comments on Updated Canada’s Food Guide

Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has reviewed the new Canada’s Food Guide released today by Health Canada. Lean red meat, such as beef, is rightfully acknowledged as a nutrient rich and healthy protein in the new Food Guide. One of the biggest changes in the new Food Guide, last updated in 2007,…
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Protecting Calgary from Future Floods

The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is another step closer to construction after the province acquired 188 hectares (465 acres) of land needed for the project. The Government of Alberta has reached an agreement with the Robinson family in Springbank and has now acquired roughly 20 per cent of the land required to build the reservoir…
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AHS Weekly Wellness: Heart Month

February is Heart Month – and it’s a good time to learn more about how to be heart healthy. You can help keep your heart and blood vessels healthy by taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle habits include healthy eating, getting active and being tobacco free. An assessment of your heart health can…
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RCMP Rural Crime Reduction Pilot Projects Wrap Up Successfully

Central Alberta District – The outcome of two pilot projects in the Central Alberta District, independent of the provincial Crime Reduction Units reported great results. The first project launched in the northern region surrounding Wetaskiwin and ran from April 16, 2018 until August 16, 2018. Following that, the Sylvan Lake region was part of the second project…

