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  • Law Enforcement Review Board Releases Inquiry Report: CPS Use of Force

    Law Enforcement Review Board Releases Inquiry Report: CPS Use of Force

    The Law Enforcement Review Board released its report on the handling by Calgary Police Service (CPS) of judicial criticism of officer testimony and use of force during the 2008 arrest of Jason Arkinstall. In 2017, Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, directed the board to inquire into that matter. The board reviewed hundreds…

  • Improving Road Test Service for Alberta Drivers

    Improving Road Test Service for Alberta Drivers

    Changes to the province’s road test model will improve access for rural communities and enhance service for all drivers. Alberta is the only province in Canada with a completely privatized road test framework. The current system, with limited oversight, is vulnerable to many problems, such as inconsistent fees, poor service, reduced access in rural areas…

  • A Glow-rious Night for the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River

    A Glow-rious Night for the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River

    These amazing photos were captured by Black Diamond teen, Taylor Holmes, during the balloon festival in High River at the end of September. The balloons will be back next year and you can read more about that on the website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you Taylor for your magnificent photos!…

  • Caregiver Tax Guide: Your Caregiver Tax Credit Questions, Answered

    Caregiver Tax Guide: Your Caregiver Tax Credit Questions, Answered

    Our caregiver tax refund series continues! So far, we’ve talked about the difference between tax credits and deductions, and demystified the Canada Caregiver Credit. You may now be wondering, what are the tax credits that caregivers tend to overlook? Glenn Hayter, Certified Financial Planner with Hayter and Associates Inc., answers some of the most common to get…

  • VETS Canada and Raising the Roof National Partnerships: Reside + Toque Campaign

    VETS Canada and Raising the Roof National Partnerships: Reside + Toque Campaign

    Toronto, Ontario – Two powerful, high-profile national organizations – Raising the Roof and Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada), are pleased to announce that they are partnering to address homelessness prevention. VETS Canada is joining the movement as a National Partner Agency in Raising the Roof’s annual Toque Campaign. Each year, thousands of volunteers and…

  • Southern Alberta RCMP Respond to Severe Driving Conditions in the Past 24 Hours

    Southern Alberta RCMP Respond to Severe Driving Conditions in the Past 24 Hours

    Southern Alberta – Despite several warnings in conjunction with Alberta 511 reports, travelers ventured onto southern Alberta highways. In anticipation of severe snowstorms, Alberta RCMP first began issuing warnings about extremely poor driving conditions, starting at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Motorists were requested to avoid travel on Highway 1, west of Calgary. At 1:30 p.m., an update…

  • High River Land Use Bylaw Honoured with Award of Merit from Alberta Professional Planners Institute

    High River Land Use Bylaw Honoured with Award of Merit from Alberta Professional Planners Institute

    OCTOBER 2, 2018 – HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River received a provincial Award of Merit yesterday from the Alberta Professional Planners Institute (APPI) for the 2017 Land Use Bylaw (LUB). The award was presented to Khalid Mohammed, manager of planning and development services for the Town of High River, at the APPI conference…

  • Police Car Rammed During Traffic Stop

    Police Car Rammed During Traffic Stop

    Airdrie, Alberta– Airdrie RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a stolen 2005 Black Ford Super duty truck with Alberta licence plate BJJ 9959. RCMP were investigating a suspicious vehicle complaint in a field by Township Road 273A and Dickson Stevenson Trail. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, ramming the police vehicle and narrowly…

  • Alberta Government’s Minimum Wage Plan Puts Extra $10,739 Price Tag Per Year on Each Entry-level Job

    Alberta Government’s Minimum Wage Plan Puts Extra $10,739 Price Tag Per Year on Each Entry-level Job

    Job creation for private sector employers costs $284 million more a year CALGARY, October 1, 2018 – With today’s $1.40 increase from $13.60 to a $15 an hour minimum wage in Alberta, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released new research on the rapidly rising cost for employers to create entry-level jobs in the province.…

  • Conservatives Celebrate LNG Canada’s Final Investment Decision

    Conservatives Celebrate LNG Canada’s Final Investment Decision

    OTTAWA, ON – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, today released the following statement regarding LNG Canada’s final investment decision: “Canada’s Conservatives welcome this important investment in Canada’s energy sector. Our previous Conservative government championed LNG Canada through the approvals process and provided regulatory certainty for major resource projects because Conservatives know all…

  • B.C.’s New LNG Framework to Deliver Record Investment, World’s Cleanest LNG Facility

    B.C.’s New LNG Framework to Deliver Record Investment, World’s Cleanest LNG Facility

    BC (October 2, 2018) – Today’s $40-billion investment by LNG Canada shows B.C.’s future can balance economic opportunity and job creation with forward-looking environmental action that meets the Province’s climate action goals, said Premier John Horgan. “British Columbians want a future that brings opportunities for them and their kids in the communities they call home,…

  • Paying Tribute to Alberta’s Fallen Officers

    Paying Tribute to Alberta’s Fallen Officers

    Albertans gathered at the legislature grounds, for the 20th consecutive year, to honour and remember police and peace officers who have died in the line of duty. Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day is an occasion to pay respect to the 100 brave men and women who have lost their lives while protecting Albertans since 1876.…

  • Periodic Closures on Highway 1 Continue

    Periodic Closures on Highway 1 Continue

    Snowstorms in parts of southern Alberta continue to create extreme winter driving conditions. Throughout the day sections of Highway 1 between Cochrane and Canmore have been periodically closing in both eastbound and westbound directions as conditions fluctuate. Highway crews are responding, but closures may remain in place overnight. Travel is not recommended. RCMP are asking…

  • Millarville Horticultural Club: Cutter Bees

    Millarville Horticultural Club: Cutter Bees

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. The next meeting is October 9th at 7:30pm. We will be talking about cutter bees with Linc Best.   Please remember to like us on Facebook! Whether you…

  • Livestock Feed in Short Supply in Many Parts of Alberta

    Livestock Feed in Short Supply in Many Parts of Alberta

    Alberta ranchers are encouraged to take steps now to prepare their herds for a lean fall and winter in many parts of the province.  Consecutive years of below average rainfall means many farmers are only harvesting 25% of their normal hay crop, particularly in southern Alberta, leading to an overall feed shortage. “We’ve only seen…