Tag: Community

  • Help John Barlow in his Ride to Horizon

    Help John Barlow in his Ride to Horizon

    On Saturday, July 30th, 2016, John Barlow is participating in the 2016 Foothills Ride to Horizon. He will be biking from the Bar U Ranch to Bragg Creek in support of Easter Seals Camp Horizon. The funds raised go towards providing children with disabilities and medical conditions the opportunity to experience a true summer camp experience tailored to their needs.…

  • Update 9: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 9 at 7:15 p.m.)

    Update 9: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 9 at 7:15 p.m.)

    Today, Premier Notley delivered the following update on the wildfires around Fort McMurray: “To residents affected by the wildfires: We’ve lost about 2,400 structures, but we saved almost 25,000. It’s not yet safe to return. But it will be made safe. It will be a home you return to. All of Alberta will have your…

  • Poem to Provide Hope to Fort McMurray

    Poem to Provide Hope to Fort McMurray

    I wrote this poem of hope as I was walking around downtown Lethbridge and thinking about how fortunate I am compared to many others. I dedicated the poem to those affected by the fires in Fort McMurray and I think it would raise spirits and motivate people to help.   Do we really take the…

  • Helping Those Affected by the Wildfires

    Helping Those Affected by the Wildfires

    Bibles for Missions – Okotoks Bibles for Missions in Okotoks is collecting items which they will send to the evacuees from Fort Mac. Urgent needs at this time are for diapers, new underwear and cell phone chargers. (People ran with their phones but left the chargers behind). The donations can be dropped off at Bibles…

  • High River Spray Park will open one month early on May 23

    High River Spray Park will open one month early on May 23

      HIGH RIVER, AB: With a record in high temperatures in Alberta, Town Aquatics staff are making preparations to open the High River Spray Park early for the 2016 season on Monday, May 23. It is important to note that standard annual Health and Safety precautions and hiring of personnel must be accomplished before the…

  • Prison Jail Mail Laced with Meth

    Prison Jail Mail Laced with Meth

    Medicine Hat… A collaborative investigation between ALERT and the Medicine Hat Remand Centre has identified two people suspected of sending methamphetamine-laced Christmas cards to inmates. Back in December 2015 four Christmas cards delivered to the Medicine Hat Remand Centre (MHRC) were intercepted by MHRC staff before reaching any inmates and tested positive for meth. The…

  • RCMP to Escort Northern Evacuees Through and Out of the City

    RCMP to Escort Northern Evacuees Through and Out of the City

      Fort McMurray, AB – This morning, at 0600 hrs the Unified Command of the Emergency Operations Centre in Fort McMurray directed the RCMP to begin a southbound planned movement of vehicles and people who had been staged at the north side of the City of Fort McMurray since the state of emergency began, 4…

  • Alberta Government matching Red Cross donations for Fort McMurray

    Alberta Government matching Red Cross donations for Fort McMurray

      The Government of Alberta will match donations to the Red Cross in support of the people of Fort McMurray. “We know Albertans are stepping up to help the people of Fort McMurray; that’s what Albertans do when people are in need. The most effective thing people can do right now is make donations to…

  • A Message from HRH Queen Elizabeth on Fort McMurray Wildfire

    A Message from HRH Queen Elizabeth on Fort McMurray Wildfire

    The attached letter was received by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Auto Dealer Associations Launch Drive to Help Victims of Wildfires

    Auto Dealer Associations Launch Drive to Help Victims of Wildfires

    May 5, 2016. Edmonton, AB. — Dealer associations from across Alberta in collaboration with the Canadian Automobile Dealers’ Association (CADA) are raising funds to help dealership employees who have incurred losses because of the wildfires in Fort McMurray. “All of our members’ employees have been unable to work and earn income because they are dealing…

  • Alberta REALTORS® Offering Housing Accommodation to Those Affected by Fort McMurray Wildfire

    Alberta REALTORS® Offering Housing Accommodation to Those Affected by Fort McMurray Wildfire

    Calgary AB, May 5, 2016 – Alberta REALTORS® are coming together through theFacebook group “REALTORS® Support Fort McMurray” to connect Fort McMurray residents who have been displaced by the wildfires with available housing options. Over 1000 members have joined the group since it was launched Wednesday morning. The site is a mechanism for two groups to connect.…

  • High River Fire Chief Announces Burning Ban

    High River Fire Chief Announces Burning Ban

    HIGH RIVER, AB: High River Fire Chief Len Zebedee has imposed a burning ban in town, effective immediately. “Given the situation in Fort McMurray this week and the continuing hot, dry conditions all over the province we are taking precautions to minimize the risk and protect our town and its occupants,” says Zebedee. The ban…

  • Salvation Army Responding To Fort McMurray Fire

    Salvation Army Responding To Fort McMurray Fire

    The Salvation Army is deploying two Community Response Units to assist with feeding 800 first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire response efforts. Two additional response units are preparing to arrive in the area in the next 24 hours. At this time, the best way for the public to help with relief efforts is…

  • How to help the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

    How to help the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

    Edmonton, May 5, 2016: Our thoughts and prayers are with our municipal partners, the residents, first responders, and the community at large in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. ”If Albertans want to help out, the best way to do so is a monetary donation to the Canadian Red Cross. The Red Cross can be…

  • Fort McMurray Wildfire Update May 5th at 10:00am

    Fort McMurray Wildfire Update May 5th at 10:00am

    Public safety remains the key priority as the wildfire in Fort McMurray continues to burn. Provincial fire crews continue their efforts to reduce the threat to property and infrastructure. Current situation A provincially declared state of emergency for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is in effect. Fire conditions remain extreme, with 18 new starts…