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Alberta RCMP wants you to treat yourself to safety this Halloween
The Alberta RCMP is offering up some Halloween tricks to ensure the real treat this year is safety. There are some simple tips to remember before your little ghouls and goblins head out to collect their candy loot. Trick or treaters should: · Wear bright costumes with reflective tape or glow sticks. You will…
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2014 had the Fewest Alcohol-Related Fatalities on Record in Alberta
The latest traffic collision statistics confirm the fatality rate continues its downward trend, with a large drop in alcohol-related fatalities this year. 2014 had the lowest number of alcohol-related fatalities ever recorded in Alberta. Compared to 2013 there were 15 per cent fewer alcohol-related fatalities and drinking drivers in fatal collisions decreased by 20.5 per…
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Albertan-Penned Ballad “I Heard the Bluebirds Sing” Inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Canadian supergroup The Good Family commemorate the song’s induction with a tribute performance for CSHF and CBC/Radio-Canada’s ‘Covered Classics’ series TORONTO – The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) is pleased to announce the country and western ballad ‘I Heard the Bluebirds Sing’, written by Albertan Hod Pharis, as this month’s induction into the Hall…
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A Brief History of Bits
This article is courtesy of the Alberta Horse Industry Association By Carolyn Willekes, Ph.D. The bit is an essential part of our equine equipment. No matter what discipline you ride, chances are you have at least one bit tucked away in your tack room. Most of us bridle our horses without entirely understanding the purpose of…
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High River Council Approves 2016 Renewal and Reconstruction Projects
HIGH RIVER, AB: Council approved the proposed 2016 renewal program at the Monday, Oct. 26 council meeting. Projects included the construction and repair of infrastructure, continuation of flood mitigation measures, and support for economic development. “We’ve come a long way since 2013 and we want to keep this momentum going to get all these…
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Budget 2015 strengthens Edmonton’s health facilities for the future
This year’s provincial budget includes critical investments in Edmonton-area health-care facilities that will improve access to services for patients and families. The province’s five-year capital plan allocates $17 million to expand the Stollery Children’s Hospital surgical suite, and $50 million to redevelop and expand the hospital’s critical care units. “The Stollery Children’s Hospital is vital…
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First Section of Calgary to Cochrane Trail Complete
Photo by Margaret Dunphy Following a successful grassroots fundraising campaign and 2 months of work on the ground, the first section of the new Calgary To Cochrane regional trail is complete. The 2.2 kilometer Bearspaw Trail links the western boundary of Calgary’s Haskayne Park with Michael’s Creek in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. The trail winds through beautiful native…
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Partners for Safety wants Everyone to have a Safe and Happy Halloween
The Calgary Partners for Safety are sharing Halloween safety tips and will be out patrolling neighbourhoods on Oct. 31 to provide safe and trusted contacts for trick-or-treaters in need. The Partners, coordinated by Calgary’s Child Magazine, include The City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services and Shaw Communications. “Every year we are happy to come together…
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Budget 2015 Sets Path for New Calgary Cancer Centre
The Alberta government is investing strongly in a new Calgary Cancer Centre that will lead to better cancer care for people in Calgary and the surrounding communities. Budget 2015 includes $830 million over five years for the new cancer centre, which will be built on the site of the Foothills Medical Centre campus. “Our government…
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Cowgirls Inc. at the Racetrack
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Drywall Dust
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Altalink Earns North American Accreditation as Right-of-Way Steward Utility
AltaLink among seven companies named as Right-of-Way Stewardship Council founding utilities CALGARY, ALBERTA – AltaLink has been named by the Right-of-way Stewardship Council (ROWSC) as an accredited Right-of-Way Steward Utility for sustainable integrated vegetation management (IVM) of their electric transmission rights-of-way. The accreditation recognizes AltaLink for committing to the Council’s stringent standards of excellence for…
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A New National Coalition to End Youth Homelessness
By Sheldon Pollett, Choices for Youth The launch of A Way Home: A National Coalition to End Youth Homelessness is a critical step in mobilizing the capacity of community based service providers, government, and national agencies to end youth homelessness in our country. As a founding member and Co-chair of the National Learning Community on Youth…
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Foothills School Division and Town of Okotoks Announce Collaborative School Plan
Increases K-9 space, preserves existing high school campus and plans for future growth The Foothills School Division (FSD) and the Town of Okotoks (Okotoks) have mutually agreed to construct a kindergarten to grade 9 (K-9) school on a portion of the recently purchased 40 acre Wedderburn site, just west of 32nd Street. The plan, which is…
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The United Churches Open Jacket Racket Again in Foothills
This program provides FREE winter clothing (jackets as well as snow pants, boots, hats and mittens) to those in need. Turner Valley’s United Church in the Valley (125 Royal Ave): Winter clothing will be available Tuesdays from October 13 to December 16, 2015 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Drop off gently used jackets to the church on Tuesday or Thursday.…
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