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High River Road Closure at 5 Avenue S.W.
HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a road closure on 5 Avenue S.W. between 8 Street S.W. and 9 Street S.W. starting Monday, Apr. 27 for approximately three weeks (weather dependent). Bow Mark Paving will be installing concrete drainage swales to facilitate overland storm water drainage in the area. Access to 5 Avenue S.W.…
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Dodge Does a Ram EcoDiesel
By James Richings, Greener Ideal There’s nothing more powerful than a pick up truck made to withstand the toughest environments. However, in this eco conscious day and age, often these powerful pick up trucks tend to lend themselves to having a negative impact on the environment and their surroundings. So what have certain car companies…
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RCMP seeking unique stolen truck in shooting incident – Update #2
Stettler, Alberta – Following a plea to the public made this morning in locating a stolen vehicle associated to this investigations, investigators received tips which enabled them to recovered the Blue 2000 Ford F 250 Super Duty diesel pickup truck in the Red Deer area. Officer would like to thank the media and the public…
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All-day road closure on 3 Avenue S.E. scheduled to begin April 9
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Car Stolen in Chestermere
This Car which was parked in a trailer and was stolen from the owner’s yard (Wed) night (March 31) in Chestermere (Rainbow Falls). The trailer was found by police (empty) on Garden Road & 88 Ave SE (near the Heatherglen Golf Course). The owner has had the car for over 25 years. (Alternative Restoration &…
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Regional Intermunicipal Transit Discussions Held in Red Deer
(EDMONTON March 27, 2015) Regional municipal representatives this week were in solid agreement that public transit is vital to Alberta’s economic diversification and long-term prosperity. Following a first meeting between the transit-related committees of each of the Capital Region Board (CRB) and the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) March 26 in Red Deer, the group…
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Navigating the Roads in Alberta: There’s an App for That
Edmonton – AMA unveiled a new app (March 3) designed to get drivers to their destination as efficiently as possible and without distractions. Fully compliant with Alberta’s distracted driving legislation, the AMA Road Reporter app gives drivers audio updates through their mobile phone about road or traffic issues ahead on their route. “The AMA Road…
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Update: All-day road closure to take place in front of Spitzee school
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Key-p Your Keys
The Calgary Police Service is urging citizens to keep their vehicles locked and their keys in a safe location following a significant increase in ‘Key of Convenience’ thefts. ‘Key of Convenience’ thefts are those incidents where an original vehicle key is stored in a place convenient to the owner of the vehicle. Common key storage…
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Shaganappi Trail Pedestrian Overpass Project Update
Calgary, AB – Director of Transportation Infrastructure Michael Thompson provided an update on site regarding the construction progress of the Shaganappi Trail Pedestrian Overpass project. The delay in erection was due to two interior steel beams that required shifting to fit in place with the pre-built concrete ramps. A diagram with the modifications required to…
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City Restarts Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with Community in Mind
The City of Calgary is restarting the Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with a new six-phased process that will provide multiple opportunities for public feedback throughout the study. Phase 1 of the study will establish an Engagement Design Team to answer the question “How do we have the most effective conversation possible about the Crowchild Trail…
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Young Race Car Driver Puts the Brakes on Distracted Driving
A 16-year old racing phenomenon from Red Deer has launched a new program to educate elementary to high school students about the dangers of distracted driving. Parker Thompson is on a mission to travel across Alberta to provide his peers with best practices on staying focused when they get behind the wheel. ”In racing, I…
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Safety on the Road
Stay safe on the roads Driving is a privilege and comes with a shared responsibility of safety on our nation’s roadways. In 2011 alone, motor vehicle crashes claimed more than 35,000 lives. What are the leading concerns? According to Injury Facts® 2014, the Council’s annual report on unintentional injuries, the three biggest causes of fatalities…
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The Most Common Distracted Driving Mistakes that can Kill
By Lisa Smith, Kanetix Cars are meant for driving, and modern vehicles are made with all kinds of safety features that are designed to keep you and your passengers safe. That said, no matter how safe a vehicle is, there are no guarantees. Collisions occur every day here in Canada, in the United States, and…
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The UK Has Created A Bio-Bus… That Uses Human Waste For Fuel!
By Sarah Burke For years we’ve known that human waste can be made into fuel, but it’s not until more recently that the practical applications have started to pop up. Specifically, in Britain they have introduced the first of its kind bio-bus that’s fuelled by – yes, you guessed it – human waste. The bus service…
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