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Provincial Investment in Local Flood Defenses will Protect Homes, Businesses and The Economy
The province is providing grants to local governments for several flood mitigation projects that will protect families, businesses and Alberta’s economy from the threat of natural disasters. The grants announced today in Calgary under the Alberta Community Resilience Program include nearly $25 million for five municipalities and one First Nation to build flood barriers, protect…
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University Students Lead Discussions about Canada’s Future with imagiNation 150
UCalgary first post-secondary campus in the country to participate in imagiNation Café conversations Sharing a common passion to spark a nationwide movement of reflection and imagination centered on Canada’s milestone birthday in 2017, the University of Calgary and imagiNation 150 have partnered together to enable and inspire Canadians to celebrate our nation and become part…
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Black Diamond & Turner Valley Explore Amalgamation
This week, Black Diamond and Turner Valley Councils agreed to explore the feasibility of amalgamating the two communities. The decision to proceed with examining the viability of becoming one community evolved from Friendship Agreement meetings held over the past year. Adopted in 2012, the Friendship Agreement formalized a commitment between the two towns to…
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High River Community Cancer Centre Expansion
Story by Kerri Robins; Photo by Lisa Sutherland When 63-year-old high school teacher Scott Forbes learned he had incurable stage four colon cancer in April 2011, he buckled down with a ‘can do’ attitude and faced his impending treatment full on. “It’s really just the power of positive thinking to get through this,” says Forbes.…
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High River Road Closures
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Nominations Open for Alberta’s Highest Honour
Albertans are invited to nominate outstanding citizens, community leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 people will be inducted into the Order this year to recognize their remarkable contributions to their community, the province and the nation. Members of the Order come from all walks of life. They…
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Nominations open for the 2016 Community Justice Awards
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General is now accepting nominations for the 25th annual Community Justice Awards, which recognize individuals and organizations that are leading community safety and crime prevention initiatives. Nominations can be submitted by members of the public in the categories of leadership, innovation, service enhancement, community mobilization, and partnerships and collaboration. Past award…
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Public Opinion Encouraged on Proposed Conduct Guidelines
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Family Day Free Fishing Weekend in Alberta: Catch a Memory
Fishing is an easy and enjoyable way for family and friends to connect with some of Alberta’s greatest natural resources – our lakes, rivers, streams and the fish that live in them. Family Fishing Weekends, no licence required, occurs twice a year. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on water bodies…
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High River Pool to Re-open Ahead of Schedule
HIGH RIVER, AB: The pool and hot tub at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex will re-open on Friday, Feb. 12 for regular operating hours as repairs to the air circulation system will be completed ahead of schedule. Users are always advised to check the 24-hour phone line at 403-652-4041 prior to visiting the pool…
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United Nurses of Alberta proud to support #HaveAHeartDay
United Nurses of Alberta First Vice-President Jane Sustrik signed a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (yesterday) calling on the federal government to improve services for First Nations children and youth in Canada. The letter is an initiative of Have a Heart Day, a national child and youth-led reconciliation campaign aimed at bringing together caring Canadians…
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Call for True Awards Nominations
Recognizing Albertans leading the way in mental health and addiction programs and services Nominations are now open for the 2016 True Awards from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. The awards honour successful efforts to reduce stigma, encourage recovery and strengthen programs and services in the area of mental health and addiction.…
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CREB: New Life for Bragg Creek
By Lindsay Holden Plan is expected to provide more housing diversity, increase tourism options A plan approved by Rocky View County late last year to rebuild Bragg Creek after the 2013 flood will also lift a 20-year building ban on the community and is expected to transform the hamlet from a through-point to Kananaskis with a…
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High River Sanitary Line Inspection to Take Place on Feb. 10
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Rowan House Rises for Revolution in Okotoks
Emergency Shelter Holds 2nd Annual 1 Billion Rising Awareness March High River, AB February, 2016 – Rowan House Emergency Shelter invites the Foothills community to join the revolution and participate in a march raising awareness about violence against women. It will take place Saturday, February 13th at Ethel Tucker Park in Okotoks, starting at 1pm.…
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