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Child and Youth Advocate releases reviews highlighting the importance of supporting youth with mental health and complex needs
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has completed three investigative reviews and is publicly releasing the results as outlined under the Child and Youth Advocate Act. The reviews focus on one serious injury, and two deaths involving First Nations young people. “Young people like Lee, Dakota and Susan must have access to the…
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Lubicon Lake Band, Alberta and Canada Celebrate Historic Land Claim Settlement
After decades of negotiations, an agreement has been reached to settle the long-standing Lubicon Lake Band land claim as well as treaty benefits for members. The Lubicon Lake Band, the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada signed the treaty benefits and land claim agreements after members of the community voted overwhelmingly in favour…
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NDP Vote Down Motion Against Bill C-69, Refuse to Stand Up for Alberta
EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government defeated a United Conservative motion that would have seen a united Assembly call on the federal government to immediately withdraw Bill C-69, Justin Trudeau’s No More Pipelines legislation. This proves once and for all that the NDP has no intention of standing up for Alberta against its close friends and allies…
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The Sun Shines on Stampede Park as Doherty Hall Officially Opens its Doors and Unveils the 2019 Calgary Stampede Poster!
It was a bright and sunny day on Stampede Park for more reasons than just the beautiful fall weather; it was the day that the doors were opened to Doherty Hall and the 2019 Stampede Poster was unveiled. Doherty Hall is a heritage replica of Westbourne Church, which honours the history and contributions of Calgary’s early communities.…
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Public Sector Bargaining: Minister Ceci
Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Joe Ceci released the following statement after members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) who work in the Alberta public service ratified a new contract: “We welcome news that AUPE members in the public service have ratified a contract with job security and no pay…
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Royal Canadian Mint Commemorates The 100th Anniversary Of The End Of The First World War With $2 “Armistice” Circulation Coin
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – In keeping with the tradition of issuing finely crafted coins remembering the sacrifices of Canadians who fought for our freedoms, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly issued a two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. This coin recalls the signing of the historic peace treaty ending the First World War…
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Canadian Forces Health Services Group Members Honoured with Top Awards at the Military and Veteran Health Research Forum
Earlier this month, two members from the Canadian Forces Health Services Group received the top two awards at the Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. LCol Suzanne Bailey received the Homewood Mental Health Treatment Award for her presentation “Ten years of Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR): How the Road to Mental Readiness program has evolved from 2008-2018. …
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Alberta RCMP Honour Fallen Officer with Regimental Headstone
Edmonton, Alberta – On April 23, 1913, Corporal Bailey and three constables from his detachment were dispatched to a farm near Grassy Lake, Alberta to investigate a report of a man shooting at his neighbour. As the RCMP team approached the house, the suspect, Oscar Fonberg, began shooting. Corporal Bailey was killed instantly and both Constable…
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High River: Two-hour Centre Street Bridge Closure Scheduled for Evening of Nov. 1
HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a brief two-hour closure of the Centre Street Bridge on Thursday, November 1 from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. to complete final testing of the Flood Gate. During the short closure, drivers are encouraged to continue using the detour routes from Highway 543/498 Avenue east and 3 Avenue and 5…
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Canadian Angus Association Announces $60,000, Five-Year Sponsorship of Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society’s Red Round-Up Junior Heifer Calf Extravaganza
Rocky View County, AB — The Canadian Angus Association presented $10,000 in prize money to youth competitors at the 46th annual Canadian Red Round-Up that took place in Olds, AB over the weekend. This funding is the first installment in a five-year commitment of sponsorship funding to the Canadian Red Angus Promotion Society for the Red…
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High River Traffic Light Outage on 12 Ave. and 1 St. S.E. on Nov. 1
HIGH RIVER, AB: Fortis will be conducting maintenance near 12 Avenue S.E. on Thursday, November 1 and the traffic lights at the 1 Street S.E. intersection will need to be temporarily shut down. The traffic lights will be replaced by stop signs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the intersection will be treated as…
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Bill C-69: Statement from Minister Phillips
Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips issued the following statement following her meetings with federal government senators about Bill C-69: “In a few weeks, Bill C-69, An Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, will be debated by Canada’s 95 senators. Today, I was pleased to be in Ottawa to…
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Okotoks Protective Services Reminds You to Stay Safe for Halloween!
Halloween is the time of year when all the little ghosts and ghouls get to dress up. They wander through Okotoks’ neighbourhoods, knocking on doors and collecting treats. It can be very fun, as long as it’s a safe experience. Now that the spooky holiday is upon us, it’s important that safety remains top of mind!…
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The Government of Canada Needs to Pause and Review its Plans for Bill C-69 in Order to Get it Right for Canadians
CALGARY, ALBERTA – The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) is asking the federal government to pause and review its plans for Bill C-69 and further consider the long-term impacts to the country and Canadians. By working collaboratively with the oil and natural gas industry and other stakeholders, the government can make the Bill what…
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Calgary Humane Society: Conviction in Severe Neglect Case
On October 16, 2018, Amanda POLLOCK, 21, of Calgary, AB was convicted of Animal Protection Act Offences and sentenced to a $1,500 fine and a 10 year prohibition, limiting her to four spayed/neutered dogs with clauses requiring the annual submission of veterinary reports and allowing peace officer monitoring. On December 1, 2017, two emaciated border…
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