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Cyr Releases Statement on Wildfire Evacuations to Cold Lake
COLD LAKE, AB (July 10, 2015): Today, Wildrose Bonnyville-Cold Lake MLA Scott Cyr released the following statement on the tremendous support the city of Cold Lake, Cold Lake First Nations, the Canadian Red Cross and the Saskatchewan government are showing to wildfire evacuees from Saskatchewan. “I’m overwhelmed by the support our community is showing…
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RCMP Siksika First Nation – Aboriginal Career Presentation
We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! Aboriginal Career Presentation (Siksika First Nation, Alberta – July 8, 2015) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for Aboriginal people interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers an exceptional career, letting you make…
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Rowan House: Sharing Our Gratitude
The first quarter of 2015-2016 has been a positive one as we work towards our fundraising goal of $800,000. The DeWinton United Church invited Rowan House to speak at its Mother’s Day Tea last month and donated over $2,000 to the shelter! Thank you to everyone who pledged an athlete or donated to Rowan…
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Construction on Southwest Calgary Ring Road Moves Forward
On May 22, the historic land transfer between Alberta and the Tsuu T’ina Nation was finalized, providing certainty that the construction of the southwest segment of the Calgary Ring Road could go forward. Our government is committed to honouring the agreement and completing construction of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road within seven years. “We want…
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Town of High River Participates in Challenge to Support Food Bank
High River, AB: On Tuesday, employees from the fire department and the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex received a trophy in recognition for winning a staff challenge to help the local Food Bank restock empty shelves. “We learned that the Food Bank was facing a serious shortage of donations and thought this would be a…
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Town of Turner Valley Completes 2015 Census
The 2015 Municipal Census has been completed. 50% of respondents completed the census online while 50% were completed by phone or in-person by enumerators. The Town of Turner Valley recorded 1155 households with an unofficial population of just over 2500 people. The official number will be announced once certified by Alberta Municipal Affairs. A final…
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Foothills Lion Diane Bray Given Prestigious Honour
Diane Bray of the Foothills Lions Club has been named a Dr. Patti Hill Fellow. This Fellowship recognizes the commitment of honourees to the WE SERVE ideals of Lions Clubs International. In the photograph above Diane is seen receiving the award from Don Ward, Foothills Lions Club President – 2014-2015 and Don Edy Lions…
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Town of Black Diamond to Welcome Visitor Survey
Representatives from the Calgary Regional Partnership and Bow Valley College will be visiting Black Diamond to do visitor surveys over the summer. The friendly reps, wearing the blue and white colours of Bow Valley College, will be visiting the businesses between, roughly, 10am and 4pm on four days over the next two months (July…
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Calgary Cancer Centre Gets Green Light
A new cancer centre will be built at the Foothills Medical Centre campus. “Cancer patients, their families and their caregivers deserve certainty that this government is committed to the Calgary Cancer Centre. We want them to know that we are there for them and that we are moving forward with the Foothills Medical Centre site.…
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George Lane Honoured by National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Dignitaries and guests gathered at the Bar U on July 5th at the foot of the statue commemorating George Lane. The occasion was to announce the induction of this honourable local gentleman into the Hall of Great Westerners in Oklahoma City’s National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. A group of local people, led by…
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Fridays @ the Legislature Highlights Alberta Talent
What is better than a summer concert? How about five free concerts that showcase some of Alberta’s best musical talent over your lunch break? Fridays @ the Legislature is an outdoor concert series featuring live performances by Alberta-based musicians set against the stunning backdrop of the Alberta Legislature Building. Now in its second year, the…
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Wells Fargo Directs Gift to Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
On behalf of company, United Way donates $11,500 to support hospital’s pediatric medical care efforts CALGARY, Alberta–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today has donated $11,500 to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation via a directed donation from the United Way. “We are so grateful to our community and donors like Wells Fargo and…
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Fort Vermilion RCMP Public Safety Assistance During North Tallcree Wildfire
On Thursday, July 2nd 2015, at approximately 1:42 PM, the RCMP were notified that North Tallcree First Nations Reserve, Alberta would be evacuated due to an out of control wildfire that was threatening the community at a distance of 10 km away. Heavy smoke was also threatening the area and led to highway closures…
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Get out in the Community and Support Rowan House this Summer
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Former Beast Star Returns to Brampton
BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast are excited to announce another familiar face, Scott Howes, will be returning to the roster for the 2015-2016 ECHL season. Howes, the Beast franchise leader in points per game, and third overall in total goals scored, will once again suit up for the Brampton side this fall. A…
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