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  • Liberal Agriculture Minister Ignoring Evidence in Failing to Exempt Farmers from Carbon Tax

    Liberal Agriculture Minister Ignoring Evidence in Failing to Exempt Farmers from Carbon Tax

    John BarlowMember of Parliament, FoothillsShadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food When it comes to productivity Canadian agriculture has always punched above its weight and modern Canadian agriculture has unleashed incredible potential. What Canadian farmers, ranchers and processors are looking for is a champion to stand along side them. There is good reason to champion our…

  • Need Some New Motivation to Achieve Your Resolutions?

    Need Some New Motivation to Achieve Your Resolutions?

    By Kristen Klepac Did you know only 4% of us achieve our New Year’s Resolutions even though we have a history of making them since Babylonian times?  After the holiday craze swiftly followed by the January blues, our New Year’s Resolutions just don’t stand a very good chance of making it past the first month of…

  • How to Plan a Vacation with Your Dog

    How to Plan a Vacation with Your Dog

    By Annika Andersson It’s that sweet time of year again when the cities are hot, the beaches are crowded, and the travel sites’ colorful images scream “book me”! But if your family happens to include a certain furry, four-legged canine member, vacation packages are usually not an option as they rarely allow dogs. Traveling with a…

  • Engaging with Alberta’s Future Leaders

    Engaging with Alberta’s Future Leaders

    Junior and senior high school students are encouraged to apply for the 2020-21 Education Minister’s Youth Council. Forty students will be selected to form next year’s youth council to bring their diverse interests, backgrounds and perspectives from across the province and provide input on education topics. Council members serve a 10-month term starting in September…

  • Turner Valley Residents Can Look Forward to a New Park and Pathway

    Turner Valley Residents Can Look Forward to a New Park and Pathway

    Council approved two recreation projects recommended by the Paths, Parks and Recreation Committee at the January 20th meeting. Council allocated $55,000 toward development of Arrowhead Park and $45,000 toward the building of Turner Trail. The funds came from a $100,000 reserve under Parks, Pathways and Recreation in the 2020 Capital Budget. Arrowhead Park will be…

  • Alberta RCMP Reminds Public of Distracted Driving Tips

    Alberta RCMP Reminds Public of Distracted Driving Tips

    Edmonton – Distracted driving limits a driver’s ability to focus on the driving task and road conditions. Distracted driving behaviours include talking on a cell phone, texting, reading a book, eating, attending to other passengers or pets and personal grooming. Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the following tips to avoid distracted driving: ·         Finish grooming before leaving home. Do not comb your hair, shave or apply make-up while driving. ·         Pre-set the temperature,…

  • O’Ree Documentary to Air on ESPN2, Network’s Streaming Service

    O’Ree Documentary to Air on ESPN2, Network’s Streaming Service

    ‘Willie’ will be available throughout Black History Month BOSTON / NEW YORK – Bryant McBride and Laurence Mathieu-Leger, producers of the critically-acclaimed documentary “Willie,” today announced a partnership with ESPN to air the film this spring in celebration of Black History Month. The film will be available through the month of February on ESPN Streaming On…

  • Light Trespass Enforcement Mechanism

    Light Trespass Enforcement Mechanism

    By Suzanne Oel, Reeve of Foothills County At our Council Meeting on January 8, our council and administration had a discussion on how to deal with a growing issue of complaints about Light Trespass that is done with the intent to harass neighbours or consequently disturbs quality of life. While we have a Dark Sky…

  • Missing Visitor Found Deceased

    Missing Visitor Found Deceased

    UPDATE – Feb 8 2020 – Homicide suspect charged with first-degree murder A man we arrested yesterday for the homicide of Sheldon WOLF has officially been charged. Fayiah (Victor) BRIAMA, 23, of Calgary, has been charged with first-degree murder. He will next appear in court on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Calgary Police Service The body…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 10 – 17, 2020

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 10 – 17, 2020

    By Eric Francis ARIES — Venus recently entered your sign, and is now conjunct Chiron. Barbara Hand Clow described this aspect as “orgasmic fusion with the cosmos.” You might experience it as waking up and knowing, like you never have before, who you really are. This is not an illusion. You are self-actualizing. This is,…

  • Teck Frontier Project: Minister Nixon

    Teck Frontier Project: Minister Nixon

    Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon issued the following statement on Alberta’s position regarding the Teck Frontier oilsands mine project: “I want to be crystal clear. Albertans are proud people. We have never viewed our relationship with the federal government as one based on charity, and we’re not about to start now. “Albertans want…

  • High River RCMP Interrupt Break and Enter in Progress

    High River RCMP Interrupt Break and Enter in Progress

    High River, Alta. – Break and enter – business, Theft Under $5000, Mischief under $5000.00 & Flight from Police. In the early morning hours of February 9th, 2020, while conducting routine patrols in High River, RCMP located an older model pickup truck backed into a local liquor store in the 100 block of 3 Avenue SE. The RCMP officer noted a smashed out window indicating…

  • Capital Power Makes Commitment to Help Renew STARS Fleet and Save Lives

    Capital Power Makes Commitment to Help Renew STARS Fleet and Save Lives

    EDMONTON, Feb. 5, 2020 – STARS is another step nearer to renewing its helicopter fleet, thanks to a $1 million gift from Capital Power. Brian Vaasjo, president and CEO of Capital Power, made the announcement today in the STARS air ambulance base at the Edmonton International Airport. In June 2018, STARS unveiled a multi-year plan to…

  • Collective Bargaining: Minister Toews

    Collective Bargaining: Minister Toews

    Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on collective bargaining negotiations between the Public Service Commission and the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees. “The Public Service Commission has brought a common-sense proposal to the bargaining table that prioritizes service delivery over salary increases for the public sector. “The proposal aligns with government’s commitment…

  • Consultation Opens on Local Election Rules

    Consultation Opens on Local Election Rules

    Government has opened consultation on the rules that govern municipal and school board elections in order to ensure they meet the needs and expectations of Albertans. While the Local Authorities Election Act was reviewed and revised following local elections in 2017, government continues to receive feedback suggesting gaps exist in the legislation. As a result, government wants…