Tag: Central Alberta

  • Calgary Stampede Parade 2014

    Please enjoy the slideshow of part of the 2014 Calgary Stampede Parade Photographs courtesy of Jennifer Bray Baker – Thanks Jenn! Here’s some Calgary Stampede Parade tidbits: There were: 130 entrants (14 bands, 37 floats, 53 horse entries for a total of 700 horses) 350,000 people lined the route William Shatner was actually a Co-Marshall…

  • Heritage Station Pedestrian Bridge Opens

    Thursday morning, The City of Calgary celebrated the opening of the Heritage Station Pedestrian Bridge walkway with a public event to thank the project team, area residents and business owners. The double arch pedestrian bridge began construction in June 2013. It crosses over the CP Rail tracks and the Heritage LRT tracks in the community…

  • Farewell Critters! Calgary Stampede Parade street sweepers prepare for retirement

    Since 2001 the Roads Maintenance Critters have been cleaning up along the Calgary Stampede Parade route. Now, after 13 years of service, Dixie, Samson, Rocky and Alfalfa are hanging up their cowboy hats and heading for greener pastures. The Critters were created by a local puppeteer back in 2001 and have been placed on a…

  • Update #4: Missing Persons Investigation: Do You Know This Truck?

    The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a vehicle and driver who may have more information about three people who went missing earlier this week. A truck was seen in the area the night of the disappearance and investigators would like to speak to the person who was driving it. The truck…

  • Traffic Safety for Motorists, Pedestrians & Cyclists

    Traffic Safety for Motorists, Pedestrians & Cyclists

    Injuries due to transportation, regardless of type – motor vehicle, walking, cycling – are a significant problem in Alberta. Motor vehicle safety For many adults, driving a motor vehicle is a daily activity, and may even be part of one’s job. It is easy to forget that driving is a complex activity. Common reasons for…

  • Update #3: Missing Persons Investigation: O'Brien/Liknes Family

    Calgary Police Service – Following a plea by the families of Nathan O’Brien and Kathryn and Alvin Liknes, the Calgary Police Service received numerous tips that are currently under investigation. Messages of support for the family have come in from across the country and a blog has been established as a dedicated place for those…

  • Albertans Firmly In Favour of Increased Energy Processing

    Albertans Firmly In Favour of Increased Energy Processing

    Alberta’s Industrial Heartland – Over 90% of Albertans support efforts to increase value added processing of our oil and natural gas resources in Alberta. A telephone survey of 601 Albertans was conducted between June 6 and 22 by Return On Insight (ROI) for Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA) exploring awareness and attitudes towards oil and…

  • Ric McIver Outlines Proposed Changes to PCAA Policy

    Ric McIver Outlines Proposed Changes to PCAA Policy

    Calgary, July 2, 2014 – A Ric McIver government will introduce much-needed changes to the PC Alberta structure to re-connect the party’s grassroots and elected members with the Premier’s Office if elected leader of the PC Party and Premier of Alberta. “My bosses in the PC party have told me loud and clear that they…

  • What is Feel and Rhythm When Pertaining to Horses

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Pat Ross Feel and rhythm is usually something people have or they don’t have when it comes to many things but especially with horses. With careful instruction, it can be taught. Basically, feel is connecting with the horse and knowing what they are…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains High

    Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains High

    Hiring intentions strong; shortage of labour remains biggest challenge CALGARY – According to the latest Business Barometer survey results released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), confidence among Alberta’s entrepreneurs remained high at 72.6, virtually unchanged from May when it reached the highest point in the past two years. Nationally, however, the Business…

  • Ric McIver Outlines Alberta-Made Labour Force Policy

    Ric McIver Outlines Alberta-Made Labour Force Policy

    Edmonton – If elected leader of the PC Party and Premier, a Ric McIver government will immediately take steps to create a made-in-Alberta labour force policy that keeps our province running as the economic engine of Canada. After visiting with the owner of a local car wash this morning, Ric McIver announced a three-point plan…

  • Prentice will re-prioritize infrastructure to build schools for growing population

    Prentice will re-prioritize infrastructure to build schools for growing population

    Edmonton – Alberta must build more schools to ensure the growing number of students in our province have access to high quality education, said PC Leadership Candidate Jim Prentice at a speech this morning. “I have talked with parents across our province and I am constantly hearing the same issue; Alberta doesn’t have enough schools…

  • Ric McIver issues statement on the need for new and modernized schools in Alberta

    Ric McIver issues statement on the need for new and modernized schools in Alberta

    “(Wednesday night) I was at a forum for PC leadership candidates and the Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils. We heard a great deal about the need for new and modernized schools to meet the needs of Alberta’s growing population. One of my fellow candidates – who didn’t attend the forum – made a…