Tag: Central Alberta

  • Higher small claims court limit increases access to justice

    An increase in the civil claims limit will help more Albertans resolve civil legal disputes. The Provincial Court of Alberta’s civil claims limit will increase from $25,000 to $50,000 on August 1. The increase means Albertans will have greater access to the Provincial Court and will ensure more timely and cost-effective resolution of civil claims…

  • Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency board bolstered by two new board members

    Two new directors joined the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) board, bringing experience in beef feedlot management, and mixed farming and cow-calf production. Leighton Kolk and David Andrews have extensive commodity risk, agri-business management and leadership expertise. Both are actively involved in numerous industry-associated boards, committees and councils. “The expertise these two new members…

  • Ric McIver Releases Rural Platform

    A Ric McIver government will strengthen property rights, improve market access for Alberta products, expand rural broadband, and increase support for volunteer emergency service providers if elected as PC Alberta leader and Premier. “My rural bosses continue to tell me that there is a lack of clarity regarding their property rights.” said Ric today, outside…

  • Canadian Armed Forces’ Support Our Troops Program receives support through new Alberta licence plate

    The Support Our Troops licence plate, which gives Albertans a new way to show their respect and appreciation for Canada’s brave service men and women, is available for purchase now (the plates went on sale July 23rd). The new plate will be available for a one-time fee of $75, in addition to regular registration fees,…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    What is a healthy drink? New drinks show up every day in stores. Many people have questions about vitamin or coconut water, sports drinks and energy drinks. These drinks may look like they are healthy choices because of the way they are advertised. However, these drinks are often higher in sugar and some of the…

  • August – Impaired Driving Month

    Alberta currently has the highest rate of Impaired Driving in all of Canada and the RCMP in conjunction with Alberta Transportation is committed to curbing this trend. Our province’s new impaired driving law will help to reduce the number of drinking drivers on our roads – and that means fewer deaths and serious injuries. Drivers…

  • Happy Trails and Thank-You

    As we bid a fond farewell to another edition of the Calgary Stampede, we’d be remiss if we didn’t extend a hearty thanks to all who supported our parking lot fundraiser. Over the 10 days of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund operated a parking lot at the Erlton campus…

  • Trafficking Charges in Medicinal Grow-op Arrest

    Calgary… Two people have been arrested and are facing drug trafficking charges after an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team investigation into a Calgary medicinal marihuana grow-op. ALERT’s Green Team, along with members of the RCMP and Calgary Police Service, dismantled a 107-plant marihuana grow-op in Calgary’s Silverado neighbourhood on July 21st. Investigators allege that the…

  • Alberta Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Take Big Hit from Fraud

    Alberta Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Take Big Hit from Fraud

    Calgary – One in four Alberta small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) were hit or targeted by fraud artists last year, according to ATB’s latest Business Beat survey. “For every honest, hardworking Alberta business owner, there seems to be someone who wants to siphon off her or his earnings, and they’re getting pretty sophisticated at it,”…

  • Classic Car Recovered

    July 23, 2014 – The Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit, has recovered a classic car stolen from its longtime owner. The 1962 Chevrolet Convertible Corvette was recovered from a DeWinton-area acreage this afternoon. It is currently being taken to the CPS forensics bay for…

  • Discover fresh, wholesome and local food during Open Farm Days in August

    Discover Alberta’s culinary treasures during the second annual Alberta Open Farm Days, August 23 and 24. Open Farm Days encourages Albertans to go to the source of their food – farms across Alberta. “From farm visits for the whole family, to one-of-a-kind culinary experience for foodies, Open Farm Days is a great reason for a…

  • Alberta Sweetgrass: Littlechild “Humbled” to Receive Order of Excellence

    By Shari Narine Sweetgrass Contributing Editor NEW YORK International Chief Wilton Littlechild will be invested in this year’s Alberta Order of Excellence. “I would like to see that recognition add weight to my voice,” said Littlechild, who recently spoke at the United Nations assembly in New York, where he serves as the North American representative…

  • Okotoks RCMP – MVC Highway 2 – Update #2

    Patients were taken by ground ambulance, initially on to South Calgary CAmpus. However, EMS have advised they were re-routed with one patient to the Rockyview hospital and the three other patients were taken to the Foothills hospital.

  • 2014 Calgary International Reggae Festival: More Than Music

    CALGARY, Alberta – The 2014 Calgary International Reggae Festival has brought together one of the most diverse and exciting lineups in Reggae Music. From August 14-16 Rastagarians will unite at Shaw Millennium Park to be part of the 11th year of ReggaeFest. This year’s lineup features true Reggae royalty Third World, Canadian superstars Exco Levi…

  • Law Enforcement Torch Run to hold Free the Fuzz fundraiser to benefit local Special Olympics Athletes

    Airdrie, AB – From Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27th, 2014, the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Walmart Canada will team-up to hold a major fundraising event in support of Special Olympics Alberta. This year’s participants are from the RCMP, Corrections Alberta and the Alberta Sheriffs. Members of each agency will stay…