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AMA Recognizes Some Local Favourites
The Best Road-trip Food Stops in Alberta Back to Blog Posted on June 12, 2015 It’s road-trip season in Alberta and while visiting Alberta’s best attractions is fun, we know that what you really crave is new food experiences. Here are some of our favourite foodie stops across Alberta. The best distillery: Eau Claire Distillery (Turner…
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Federal Funding to Fast-Forward Green Line to LRT for Calgary
In a historic move, the federal government has announced 1.5 billion dollars from the Public Transit Fund will be awarded to the Green Line project. This is the single largest infrastructure investment in Alberta’s history. What does this mean for Calgarians? The Green Line was initially planned to be constructed over 30+ years, starting…
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High River: 2 Avenue S.E. and 20 Street Connector to Open to Traffic
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Temporary road closure on 3 Street S.E. for power line repair
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Temporary road closure on 8 St. S.W. between 5 Ave. and Macleod Tr.
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High River’s Randy Niemans Wins Vintage Tractor Pull at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY STAMPEDE VINTAGE TRACTOR PULL – presented by Cervus Equipment Featherweight – Ed Penner; Rosemary, Alberta; 1950 Cockshutt 30 Class One – Ross Ellingson; Acme, Alberta; 1954 Allis-Chalmers WD 45 Class Two – Allen Hazenberg; Carbon, Alberta; 1959 Oliver 88 Class Three – Ken Wood; Barrhead, Alberta; 1953 IHC Farmall Super M Class Four – Jeremy Moore; Red…
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High River: Parking on 4 Avenue S.W
HIGH RIVER, AB: Fourth Avenue S.W. has recently re-opened to traffic and the Town is reminding drivers to park within the designated areas marked in red on the map. Several vehicles have been seen parking in the driving lane or on the pedestrian boulevard areas and Town Municipal Enforcement will now be leaving flyers…
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Ring Road Announcement Incomplete Without Details on West Leg: Wildrose
CALGARY, AB: Today’s ring road announcement failed to provide any details for Calgarians and the people of southern Alberta on when the final leg of the ring road on the west end will be completed, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. This afternoon, the government announced the long expected construction of the southwest portion of…
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Construction on Southwest Calgary Ring Road Moves Forward
On May 22, the historic land transfer between Alberta and the Tsuu T’ina Nation was finalized, providing certainty that the construction of the southwest segment of the Calgary Ring Road could go forward. Our government is committed to honouring the agreement and completing construction of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road within seven years. “We want…
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Safe Motorcyclists are Taught, not Born
Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety urges drivers of all vehicles to be extra vigilant when sharing the road with motorcyclists. From 2009-2013, 3,415 motorcycles were involved in casualty collisions. These collisions resulted in 155 deaths and 3,548 injuries. Motorcycles are less stable and less visible than cars and often have high performance capabilities. When motorcycles…
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Auditor General Releases July 2015 Report: Environment – Mental Health – Bridges
Merwan Saher, Alberta’s auditor general, today released his office’s recent systems auditing work in the Report of the Auditor General of Alberta—July 2015. There are 11 recommendations to government on how it can improve its control systems and processes. The auditors examined systems to manage: grazing leases the Mine Financial Security Program the Specified Gas…
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Okotoks Business Spotlight: Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures
Come experience the incredible landscapes of the Alberta Foothills and the Rocky Mountains by taking a guided tour on a sidecar motorcycle. Enjoy the vistas and views while reveling in the freedom of the open road. Engage your senses, and immerse yourself in the adventure. Catch the scent of mountain streams and tall pine forests,…
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AMA: 7 Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip
An Alberta summer road trip is one of the most beautiful adventures you can experience. From the highest point of Mount Columbia to the soothing natural hot springs. And the best part is, no matter where you are in the province, you’re only hours away from something really amazing. But the destination is only…
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Calgary Police Run Enhanced Checkstops
The Calgary Police Service would like to remind Calgarians to have a safe Stampede by not drinking and driving. Starting Friday, July 3, 2015, Enhanced Checkstops will run to complement the existing evening Checkstops that CPS runs year-round. In 2014, a total of 46 people were charged with impaired driving related offences during the Stampede…
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Major Transportation Construction Projects in the City of Calgary
Major Transportation Construction Projects in the Southwest This summer, Calgary’s southwest quadrant will undergo some major transportation enhancements around Sarcee Trail, Anderson Road, Crowchild Trail and in the downtown core. Sarcee Trail A new fibreglass enforced grid underlay will be installed on a section of Sarcee Trail S.W. The material is expected to enhance…
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