Tag: Environment

  • Alberta’s Environmental Innovators Recognized at Emerald Awards Celebration

    Alberta’s Environmental Innovators Recognized at Emerald Awards Celebration

      EDMONTON, Alberta – On June 4, 2015, environmental leaders from across the province gathered at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre for the announcement of the 24th Annual Emerald Awards. Presented by the Alberta Emerald Foundation, the uniquely-Albertan award showcases environmental excellence in nine cross-sectoral categories. Earlier this year, the Alberta Emerald Foundation received many nominations for…

  • Dispose of Any Unwanted Metal Items for Free This Week in Black Diamond

    Dispose of Any Unwanted Metal Items for Free This Week in Black Diamond

    Do you need to get rid of old metal lying around your place? Until next Saturday, June 13th, you can take it to the bin located at the entrance to the Bob Lochhead Memorial (formerly the Foothills Lions) Campground in Black Diamond on 5th Street SW. There will be a Foothills Lions Club member on…

  • Province and Municipalities Taking Action on Climate Change

    A provincial funding boost for the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre will help local governments further reduce their carbon footprint, create jobs, and lower energy bills. Today the Government of Alberta announced a $2 million investment in energy efficiency and conservation initiatives led by local governments. “Municipalities are on the frontline of climate change. Supporting…

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for the Foothills

    Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect for the Foothills

    12:50 PM MDT Wednesday 10 June 2015 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills…

  • Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

      Cameron Lake Cabin to become Alpine Club of Canada Hut Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta – Mr. Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced approval for the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) to operate its…

  • Soil testing required at 1 Street S.W. between 4 Ave. and 6 Ave. S.W. on June 9

    Soil testing required at 1 Street S.W. between 4 Ave. and 6 Ave. S.W. on June 9

      High River, AB: Almor Testing Services Ltd. will be conducting a soil investigation June 9 on 1 Street S.W., from 4 to 6 Avenue in order to determine soil conditions for a proposed sewer main upgrade. Crews will begin work at 8 a.m. and will be using a truck mounted drill rig to minimize…

  • A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    Twelve of Alberta’s greenest Grade 5 students participated in Environment and Parks’ Minister for the Day program. “What a wonderful way to begin my new role as Minister by meeting with these exceptional kids and learning about their concerns, as well as their solutions, to our environmental challenges.” ~ Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and…

  • Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    The Alberta government has laid charges against a Manning company and its owner for failing to comply with provincial pesticide regulations and provincial environmental legislation. Incident details Six charges against Air Ag North Ltd. and five charges against Randal Seaholm are the result of an incident that took place between August 24 and August 25,…

  • Okotoks Working to Control Mosquito Population

    Okotoks Working to Control Mosquito Population

      Okotoks Parks has a mosquito monitoring and control program. Treatment is a water release into shallow surface waters on public lands with Bacillus thuringiensis, a natural soil bacterium that kills mosquito larvae, but is otherwise safe for aquatic ecosystems. Monitoring has revealed that storm ponds are not the source of mosquito populations, but rather…

  • Minister Phillips Promises New Climate Change Regulations will be in Place by the End of June

    On June 30, 2015, Alberta has four climate change regulations that are set to expire, including the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips committed today that new regulations will be in place before current regulations expire. “This government will take leadership on the issue of climate change and make sure Alberta is…

  • Tent Caterpillars

    Tent Caterpillars

    What are they? The three most common types of tent caterpillars in Canada are the Eastern tent, the Western tent, and the Forest tent caterpillar. Forest tent caterpillars feed on deciduous trees (trees that lose their leaves seasonally) in many parts of Canada. Outbreaks last two or more years and usually happen at intervals of…

  • Tree Canada Planting Programs

    Tree Canada Planting Programs

      Tree Canada, a charitable not-for-profit organization, is committed to working with its corporate, government, and individual partners on tree-planting programs, including providing “ReLeaf” to areas suffering damage from natural disasters, offering funding to communities for fruit-bearing trees, greening school grounds, and more. The trees we plant are a living legacy that benefits communities for decades to come. Tree Canada has several…

  • Unidirectional Flushing Program to Begin June 1st

    Unidirectional Flushing Program to Begin June 1st

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Town of High River Operations and Utilities will be performing a unidirectional flushing program from June 1 to September 31, 2015 in the northwest area of town. Unidirectional flushing (UDF) is a method of dislodging and removing mineral deposits and sediment that accumulates in the water mains. This is completed with…

  • Town of Turner Valley Water Saving Tips

    Town of Turner Valley Water Saving Tips

  • Turner Valley Level I Water Conservation

    Turner Valley Level I Water Conservation

    Level I Water Conservation – Outdoor Watering As summer approaches, residents are reminded that Turner Valley is under a Level I water conservation strategy. Level I water conservation includes voluntary observation of an outdoor water-use schedule. Watering Days Residents and businesses are encouraged, but not mandated, to use water for outdoor activities only on their…