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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and His Royal Highness, Prince Harry of Wales, attend a sledge hockey game in Toronto

PMO Photo by Adam Scotti.

May 7, 2016
Moonshine Horoscope for May 5, 2016

By Len Wallick Aries (March 20-April 19) — You are far less likely than most to lose your head at this time, and not just because it is attached to your body. The next month or so represents a period when you will find it easier than many others to remain in full possession of…

May 7, 2016
Independent Advisory Council Announces Candidates for the 2018 Bank Note Featuring an Iconic Canadian Woman

The Bank of Canada today announced that the 2018 bank note independent Advisory Council has narrowed to 12 names the list of iconic Canadian women who could be featured on the first bank note of the next series. The 12 prominent Canadian women, who were selected from the submissions received from the public, are as follows (in…

May 7, 2016
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…

May 6, 2016
Caregivers Take a Tour in Dementia Patients’ Shoes

A virtual dementia tour gave staff at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre new insights into the challenges facing many residents Story by Sara Warr Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre have a newfound appreciation for some of the challenges facing some of the residents they care for after taking part…

May 6, 2016
ATB Opens Doors to New, Innovative Support for Alberta Entrepreneurs

Calgary — ATB Financial, Alberta’s largest homegrown financial institution, has come up with a new way to further its support of the province’s entrepreneurs. Already the leader in Alberta when it comes to small and mid-sized business lending, ATB is now introducing the ATB Entrepreneur Centre: a first-of-its-kind dedicated space designed specifically for entrepreneurs. It’s a place…

May 6, 2016
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…

May 6, 2016
ATB Financial Offers Support to Fort McMurray Customers

Edmonton — ATB Financial has made a disaster relief program available to all of its customers affected by the devastating wildfire in the Fort McMurray area. Depending on the customer’s circumstances, ATB will offer emergency overdraft protection, increased credit limits and loan payment deferrals if needed. “We’ve all seen the TV footage and photos from Fort…

May 6, 2016
High Country Wrestling Week

Four schools in the High Country – Millarville, Turner Valley, C. Ian McLaren and Longview – participated in wrestling clinics and a mini-tourney April 5-7. Thanks to financial support from the Black Diamond Amateur Wrestling Association, students worked with wrestling coaches Kelly Delany and Andy Ross. Schools then gathered at C. Ian McLaren on April…

May 5, 2016
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Hay Fever

You may have heard the term “hay fever,” but seasonal allergies, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, are triggered by several different types of pollen, but not by hay. When trees and grasses begin growing in the spring and early summer, they release light, powdery pollen that floats in the wind. If you’re allergic to…

May 5, 2016
Strong Moms Inspire Latest P&G “Thank You, Mom” Campaign

‘Proud Sponsor of Moms’ debuts ‘Strong’ ahead of Rio 2016 Olympic Games TORONTO /CNW/ – With 100 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), maker of Tide®, Pampers® and Head & Shoulders® debuted the newest installment of its award-winning “Thank You, Mom” campaign by releasing the new…

May 4, 2016
Black Diamond and Turner Valley ~ Fire Ban

Today, May 4th, 2016 both the Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley put a Fire Ban into effect. The following statement was posted on the Town of Black Diamond’s website: A Fire Ban was issued on May 4, 2016 by the Fire Chief in the Town of Black Diamond, and will remain in…

May 4, 2016
FortisAlberta Helps Boost New Pump Track Bike Park in Black Diamond

On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, Merlin MacNaughton, Stakeholder Relations Manager for FortisAlberta Inc. presented a cheque to the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. The donation, in the amount of $2,500, is in support of the Pump Track Bike Park project. RCMP NCO, Sgt. Paulina Larrey-King, was on hand to receive the funds, along…

May 4, 2016
Alberta Forest Products Association Applauds 30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge

AFPA Applauds 30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge Alberta’s forest industry a key part of climate change strategy Edmonton – The Alberta Forest Products Association applauds Monday’s announcement by the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) that Canada’s forest companies have committed to eliminating 30 megatonnes of carbon emissions by 2030. The Canadian Forest Industry is…

May 4, 2016
Wounded, Injured and Sick Servicemen and Women to Get Career Opportunities in the Sport Industry

The 2016 Invictus Games are being held May 8th to 12th in Orlando Florida. The Invictus Games Foundation and Sport Industry Group have come together in partnership to help create career opportunities for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women in the sport industry. The initiative, which was announced in front of an audience of 1,750…

May 4, 2016