Tag: Good News

  • Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United Mexican States

    Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United Mexican States

    Ottawa, Ontario 28 June 2016 The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, issued the following joint statement on the occasion of the State Visit: The governments of Canada and Mexico affirmed the importance of a renewed strategic partnership founded on the fundamental values of democracy, respect for…

  • Employers See Benefits from Paying Higher Wages

    Employers See Benefits from Paying Higher Wages

    Some business owners find that paying above the minimum wage leads to higher productivity and quality of life among employees, as well as reduced turnover and training costs for their business. Labour Minister Christina Gray reiterated the government’s promise to phase-in a $15-per-hour minimum wage in Alberta during a visit to a Calgary-based business specializing…

  • Legislative Assembly of Alberta Recognizes the Holy Month of Ramadan

    Legislative Assembly of Alberta Recognizes the Holy Month of Ramadan

    It is during the holy month of Ramadan that Muslims believe God revealed the Quran, Islam’s sacred text, to the Prophet Muhammad. During Ramadan, which this year began on June 7 and will end on July 7, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. It is a time of spiritual discipline, deep contemplation and increased generosity.…

  • MP John Barlow Welcomes Federal Assessment of Springbank Project

    MP John Barlow Welcomes Federal Assessment of Springbank Project

    High River, AB –MP John Barlow today said he supports the decision by the federal government to start its own environmental assessment of the Springbank reservoir project, including gathering comments from the public. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking for comments until July 25 about the impact of the Springbank reservoir project. “I’m pleased…

  • Town of Turner Valley: Perdue Park Construction Work

    Town of Turner Valley: Perdue Park Construction Work

    The recently renamed Perdue Park, located at the corner of John Street and Robert Street, will be temporarily closed beginning June 21 for construction and installation of new equipment. Please obey all posted signage and fencing. The Turner Valley Paths, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (the Committee) would like to thank the community for the…

  • Alberta Invests in Critical Water Infrastructure

    Alberta Invests in Critical Water Infrastructure

    The Government of Alberta is making investments in water infrastructure that will create jobs and ensure clean water in communities across the province. In Budget 2016, the Alberta government set aside $595 million over the next five years to help fund water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in small towns and rural Alberta. This round…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes for June 27 – July 4, 2016

    Planet Waves Horoscopes for June 27 – July 4, 2016

    ARIES – To the extent that you’re a different kind of person, you need different kinds of relationships. In your case now, that translates to something less glamorous than is the current fashion. Rather than being about anything exotic, innovative or digital, you seem to be craving the kind of connection that is only possible…

  • Fort Macleod Resident Addresses Senate Committee on National Aboriginal Day

    Fort Macleod Resident Addresses Senate Committee on National Aboriginal Day

    High River, AB -Fort Macleod resident Tenille McDougall was one of 12 Indigenous youth leaders from across the country invited by the Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples to share success stories in celebration of the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day. “I am very proud of Fort Macleod’s Tenille McDougall who was among Indigenous youth…

  • Sheppard Family Park Hosts Second Annual Garden Contest for Kids

    Sheppard Family Park Hosts Second Annual Garden Contest for Kids

    Come out to the Annual Threshing Bee to see how the harvest used to be done! Visit the historic buildings, have lunch and enjoy the day in this wonderful oasis right in High River! Sheppard Family Park is located at the Corner of 12th Ave. and 5th St in High River. Like them on Facebook!

  • Government Supports U of L Destination Project

    Government Supports U of L Destination Project

    An increased and accelerated investment of $125 million in Budget 2016 means the University of Lethbridge can begin construction immediately on the Destination Project. The project includes construction of a 36,000-square-metre science and academic building, giving students access to leading-edge labs and programming. The University of Lethbridge is facing higher demand and the new building will…

  • Chinook Regional Hospital Expansion Provides Greater Health Care Delivery to Southern Alberta

    Chinook Regional Hospital Expansion Provides Greater Health Care Delivery to Southern Alberta

    People in Lethbridge and area have increased access to outpatient services, specialized care and emergency services with the grand opening of the hospital’s new wing and renovated Emergency Department. “Delivering patient-centred, quality health care to Albertans is a priority of this government. Residents of the Lethbridge area will greatly benefit from this addition, which includes…

  • From My Bookshelf: Featuring Richard B. Wright

    From My Bookshelf: Featuring Richard B. Wright

    By Lynn Willoughby A Life With Words ~ Richard B. Wright I have enjoyed every novel I have read by this author so was looking forward to his memoir.  He didn’t disappoint. With his usual self-deprecating  humour I was often laughing to myself, and like everyone’s life journey, there are many bumps in the road.…

  • RCMP Participate in Provincial Integrated Traffic Unit Conducted Commercial Vehicle Compliance Check

    RCMP Participate in Provincial Integrated Traffic Unit Conducted Commercial Vehicle Compliance Check

    On June 20 and 21, 2016, the Leduc Municipal Integrated Traffic Unit (MITU) conducted a commercial and passenger vehicle compliance check on Highway 2A near 38 Avenue in the City of Leduc. The Leduc MITU joined forces with RCMP Provincial Integrated Traffic Unit, Sheriff Provincial Integrated Traffic Unit, County of Leduc Enforcement Services, Beaumont Enforcement…

  • ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Returns to the Passion Play for Nine Performances (maybe)

    ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Returns to the Passion Play for Nine Performances (maybe)

    One of only three Nubian burros to be used over the past 23 years of the show, Zeke has been known to put his foot down and refuse to go on stage. An ancient legend says that the original donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday also wanted desperately to carry the cross…

  • New First Responder Radio System Launching July 1 Will Better Protect Albertans

    New First Responder Radio System Launching July 1 Will Better Protect Albertans

    The launch of the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) will let first responders communicate with each other more effectively. “This important project will help protect the lives of Albertans, from families to first responders. This provincewide radio system will ensure that the people who keep us safe every day have the communication network…