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  • Turner Valley Cannabis Legalization – Regulations

    Turner Valley Cannabis Legalization – Regulations

    Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada. Each province and municipality has a different set of rules, but here’s what legalization means in Turner Valley. Be a courteous and responsible cannabis user. Know the rules: If you choose to use, keep it at home. The Town is working on a new smoking and vaping bylaw,…

  • RJ Sigurdson wins United Conservative nomination in Highwood

    RJ Sigurdson wins United Conservative nomination in Highwood

    CALGARY, AB (October 16, 2018): United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued a statement following the nomination of RJ Sigurdson as the Party’s candidate or the 2019 provincial election: “I would like to congratulate RJ Sigurdson on his hard-fought nomination win tonight in Highwood. “RJ and his family have deep roots in the community, having chosen,…

  • MYAC Invites Community to Fall Festival Oct. 20

    MYAC Invites Community to Fall Festival Oct. 20

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The High River Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council will be hosting a Community Fall Festival on Saturday, October 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Culture Centre located at 251 – 9 Avenue S.W. “This is a free family-friendly event for all ages with lots of fun activities to enjoy,” says Kalie Mosig,…

  • Calgary Zoo Takes Top Honours in Zoo Standards and Operations

    Calgary Zoo Takes Top Honours in Zoo Standards and Operations

    The Calgary Zoo is proud to have been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ (AZA) independent commission, marking 40 continuous years of holding this designation. Following a multi-day site inspection this past summer, the zoo was informed of its achievement at this year’s AZA conference in Seattle, Washington. “This process is a…

  • Alberta Prepared for Cannabis Legalization

    Alberta Prepared for Cannabis Legalization

    With cannabis set to be legalized across the country in two days, the health and safety of Albertans remains a top priority for the provincial government. Albertans can be confident the province is ready for legal cannabis following more than 18 months of preparation. After one of the largest public consultations in Alberta’s history, the…

  • Signs of Cannabis Exposure in Your Pets

    Signs of Cannabis Exposure in Your Pets

    Your pet may inadvertently be exposed to cannabis residue that has been dropped on the ground or left on a surface, even if you do not use it, with the use of medical marijuana on the rise. Pets can also suffer from second-hand smoke inhalation from exposure to smoke from medical or recreational cannabis products.…

  • Calgary Cathedral Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the Great War

    Calgary Cathedral Commemorates 100th Anniversary of the Great War

    The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, Anglican, in downtown Calgary is planning on covering the outside of their historic building in knitted and crocheted poppies. Inspired by the project undertaken at St.Mary’s church in Walsham-le-Willows this venture is designed to include every parishioner at the church as well as the Sunday school children as a…

  • The Alberta RCMP Hosts Cannabis State of Readiness Event at “K” Division Headquarters

    The Alberta RCMP Hosts Cannabis State of Readiness Event at “K” Division Headquarters

    Edmonton – On Friday, October 12, 2018, the Alberta RCMP and Traffic Services discussed the impact of cannabis on police service delivery and provided an interactive drug-impaired driving Checkstop demonstration. In preparation for the legalization of cannabis, the RCMP has increased its capacity in the areas of prevention and engagement, intelligence, security screening, and training. The…

  • Support for Canada Olympic Park Revitalization

    Support for Canada Olympic Park Revitalization

    The Alberta government is supporting upgrades to WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park so athletes can continue to pursue excellence at one of the nation’s premier winter sport facilities. The province contributed $500,000 from the Community Facility Enhancement Program for the renewal project which includes upgrades to snow-making equipment, infrastructure repairs to the Frank King Day Lodge…

  • High River Council Decides to Keep Winter Averaging and Remove the Inclining Block Structure for Utility Fees

    High River Council Decides to Keep Winter Averaging and Remove the Inclining Block Structure for Utility Fees

    HIGH RIVER, AB: At its regular meeting Tuesday, High River Council directed Administration to retain the current practice of winter averaging for wastewater within the Town’s utility rate fees and to eliminate the current inclining block rate structure for water. As per this direction, Administration will amend the Town’s Rate Bylaw (4531-2018) and present it…

  • Alberta Leads the Way with Hemp Processor Upgrade

    Alberta Leads the Way with Hemp Processor Upgrade

    The province is funding upgrades to a world-class, one-of-a-kind fibre-processing plant in Vegreville to create opportunities for diversification and jobs in primary and value-added agriculture sectors. The $800,000 investment in new equipment for the decortication line will help secure Alberta’s leadership in the growing hemp industry and improve the quality and efficiency of hemp and…

  • Local MD of Foothills Landowners Create Conservation Legacy on Working Ranch

    Local MD of Foothills Landowners Create Conservation Legacy on Working Ranch

    Nature Conservancy of Canada protects 2,000 acres in Alberta’s foothills (Calgary, Alberta) The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the protection of an 811-hectare (2,000-acre) portion of the White Moose Ranch, located just west of the town of Turner Valley. A conservation agreement with NCC has been placed on the property. This agreement voluntarily restricts…

  • City Sees Big Increase in Use of New Online Business Services

    City Sees Big Increase in Use of New Online Business Services

    CALGARY ­— Nearly half of all small business applications at The City of Calgary are now submitted online. Since the August launch of myBusiness – an online service designed for new business owners to explore how to start or manage a business in Calgary – 48 per cent of applications that have been received by…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 15 – 22, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 15 – 22, 2018

    Aries It can be easier than you think to misinterpret what someone says or does if it falls outside of your expectations; even (perhaps especially) when the person is close to you. We all have moments when our buttons are pushed and we feel a strong urge to lash out. Try to avoid reacting impulsively,…

  • Canada and Alberta Take Action to Protect Communities from Flooding

    Canada and Alberta Take Action to Protect Communities from Flooding

    Red Deer, Alberta — The governments of Canada and Alberta are investing in infrastructure to reduce flood risks and better protect residents and businesses from natural disasters. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Kim Schreiner, MLA for Red Deer North, on behalf of the Honourable Shannon Phillips, Minister of Alberta Environment…