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  • Paul First Nation Goes Green

    Paul First Nation Goes Green

    Alberta has partnered with Paul First Nation to make energy bills more affordable and create local jobs. With support from Alberta’s Indigenous Climate Leadership programs, the First Nation will: Upgrade the energy efficiency of six housing units. Develop a long-term energy plan to help the Nation reduce energy needs and greenhouse gas emissions. Increase their…

  • Little Britches Weekend Returns to High River May 19-21

    Little Britches Weekend Returns to High River May 19-21

    HIGH RIVER, AB: High River will once again be launching tourist season by celebrating Little Britches Weekend from May 19-21. “We are lucky that two world-renowned events are happening on Saturday, May 19,” says Hank Leeferink, Chair of the Little Britches Parade Committee. “But if you happened to not be invited to the Royal Wedding,…

  • Supporting Affordable Child Care in Alberta

    Supporting Affordable Child Care in Alberta

    The governments of Canada and Alberta are increasing access to quality, affordable early learning and child care across Alberta. Today, Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities for the Government of Canada, on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Danielle Larivee, Minister of Children’s Services for Alberta, announced a…

  • Turner Valley School News: Spring Theatre

    Turner Valley School News: Spring Theatre

    Welcome to April everyone. Parent council this month will be on Wednesday, April 18th at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons, and all parents are welcome to attend and participate. We are moving into our new classroom…it’s been a long time coming and we are super excited about it. We are also very excited for our spring theatre production on April 26…

  • Cutting Excessive Post-secondary Salaries

    Cutting Excessive Post-secondary Salaries

    Government is bringing excessive salaries for Alberta’s post-secondary presidents in line with the national average and eliminating perks under a new compensation framework. As of April 15, any new or renewed contracts for post-secondary presidents must adhere to these new rules, as identified under Phase 3 of the Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABC) Review. For…

  • Okotoks RCMP Investigate Break and Enter

    Okotoks RCMP Investigate Break and Enter

    Okotoks, Alberta – On March 13th, 2018 Okotoks RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence in the area of 88 street east in Foothills County. Multiple electronics and jewellery stolen such as; Nikon Camera, Garmin Golf rangefinder, clothes, purses, bags, diamond rings and earrings. Three suspects involved, two males, and one female. Suspect vehicle…

  • Major Business Groups Warn Confidence in Canada at Risk

    Major Business Groups Warn Confidence in Canada at Risk

    Confidence in Canada: Open Letter VANCOUVER – A growing movement of more than 70 business, industry and community groups, representing hundreds of thousands of British Columbians and Canadians, have come together over the last two days to sign a joint letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley to resolve…

  • RCMP High River – Attempted Theft of Truck

    RCMP High River – Attempted Theft of Truck

    High River RCMP is seeking assistance for a recent attempted theft of a truck near Cayley, AB.  Sometime around between 2:00 P.M and 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 13, 2018, there was an attempted theft of an older model Dodge Ram that had been parked in a rural field with a for sale sign. The property…

  • Winners of the 2018 RCMP Name the Puppy Contest have been Chosen

    Winners of the 2018 RCMP Name the Puppy Contest have been Chosen

    The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Name the Puppy contest. “Thank you to all the children who sent in their suggestions,” said Staff Sergeant Gary Creed, acting Officer in Charge of the PDSTC. “We couldn’t be more proud of our pups and these new names will…

  • Sports and Self-esteem: Youth Learn the Confidence to Move

    Sports and Self-esteem: Youth Learn the Confidence to Move

    When kids play sports—whether in an organized lacrosse league or just kicking a ball around the park with friends—they benefit beyond building a stronger body. They’re building stronger mental health as well. Participating in sports has strong positive effects on self-esteem, concluded researchers at Carleton University who studied about 400 boys and girls in Grades…

  • Volunteer Week Celebrates Value of Giving

    Volunteer Week Celebrates Value of Giving

    Albertans are encouraged to discover the value of volunteering during National Volunteer Week from April 15 to 21. More than 110 communities across the province will be holding events and activities to mark the seven-day salute to volunteerism and this year’s theme – Celebrate the Value of Volunteering. Events and activities will pay tribute to…

  • Updating Legislation to Prepare for Legal Cannabis

    Updating Legislation to Prepare for Legal Cannabis

    Albertans’ health and safety will be top priority as the province looks to modernize the Gaming and Liquor Act before cannabis is legalized by the federal government. The amendments would give the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) the tools necessary to oversee and enforce Alberta’s new cannabis market in advance of cannabis legalization, expected this summer.…

  • National System to Better Protect Albertans

    National System to Better Protect Albertans

    Albertans will now receive messages about life-threatening emergencies, such as a tornado, wildfire, flood or Amber Alert, directly to their cellphones. Wireless public alerting is a national system designed to deliver life-saving emergency alert messages directly to smart phones connected to an LTE network within an area affected by a disaster or emergency. “In Alberta,…

  • Congratulations to the 2018 Canada’s Coolest School Trip contest winners

    Congratulations to the 2018 Canada’s Coolest School Trip contest winners

    The results are in! Here are the 2018 Canada’s Coolest School Trip contest winners: Congratulations to the “Wilson Fire Crew” from the Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on their photo essay “Wilson Learning Centre: Committed to Our Land and People” that landed them this year’s grand prize trip to Parks Canada…

  • Canadian Angus Association Honours the Munton Family, Benchmark Angus for 50 Years of Membership

    Canadian Angus Association Honours the Munton Family, Benchmark Angus for 50 Years of Membership

    Rocky View County, AB-At their 22nd annual bull sale on April 2nd, Canadian Angus Association (CAA) member Benchmark Angus was honoured for 50 years of consecutive membership. CAA Senior Director of Business Development, BC/Alberta Brian Good presented the award to the Munton Family.   Angus cattle have been a part of the Munton family all their…