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CBSA 2015 Year in Review for Southern Alberta
In their continued commitment to keeping our borders safe and secure, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in southern Alberta seized 51 undeclared firearms last year, representing the largest annual total since 2012. In one case at the Carway border crossing on May 3, officers seized three undeclared firearms – including two handguns –…
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Decisive Farming Curlingtown Wrap-up
Steve Laycock and his men’s curling team have won numerous honours over the years, but it was the people of Carnduff, Sask. who were the big winners when the provincial champs recently paid them a visit. Laycock and his two-time defending SaskTel Tankard-winning rink visited the southeast Saskatchewan town on Jan. 23 as part of…
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Wildrose Sets Timelines for Calgary-Greenway Nomination
CALGARY, AB (February 4, 2016): Wildrose has announced the timelines for its Calgary-Greenway nomination. Applicants have until Sunday, Feb. 7 to file applications and sell memberships. A nomination vote has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 5. Further details on the time and location of the vote will be released in the coming weeks. Only Wildrose members who live in…
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John Ware: The Man and His Legend
Few personalities stand out in the ranching history of Canada like John Ware. John was an African-American born into slavery on a South Carolina plantation around 1845. He rose to fame in the young Canadian prairies due to his exceptional horsemanship skills. His amiable personality and sheer determination won the hearts of many. A wealth of…
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Bow Valley College Executive Receives Blackfoot Name
CALGARY – Val Hoey, Associate Vice-President of College Advancement, Bow Valley College received a Blackfoot name during a ceremony in the Iniikokaan Aboriginal Centre at Bow Valley College (BVC) on Friday January 29, 2016. The honorary title is in recognition of all that Hoey has done throughout her career to enhance Aboriginal student success. The…
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Prairie Debut presents Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet in High River
Warm up your cold winter evening! High River Gift of Music Welcomes Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet on Friday, February 19th. The concert takes place at the High River United Church at 7:30pm. Tickets available on the High River Gift of Music website: http://highrivergiftofmusic.com/ On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, the amazing Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet…
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Striking New Snow Leopard in Town
Calgary Zoo Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo has a striking new feline resident Leika, the snow leopard, who is ready for her debut. After much anticipation, the one-year old female will join the zoo’s 17-year old male snow leopard, Karesh, in their habitat in Eurasian Gateway. “We are thrilled to have Leika join our…
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University of Alberta Scientists Calculate Dinosaurs’ Need for Speed
Paleontologists link leg length to running ability in bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs. By University of Alberta A new study in leg length among carnivorous dinosaurs has yielded a formula to identify adaptations for speed. The theory is simple: to run faster, dinosaurs evolved longer legs. “How fast a predator can run is obviously important,” says University of…
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Students Helping Students: Peer Mentoring Spells Success for Inner-City Kids
School of Public Health initiative gives students in Edmonton’s 118 Avenue corridor a head start on success. By Katie Willis, U of A For grade nine students at Highlands Junior High School and grade two students at Montrose Elementary School, peer-mentoring class is more than just a fun way to spend the morning. Each week,…
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What is a Microchip?
Calgary Humane Society All month long we have been celebrating an amazing team here at the shelter – our animal admissions team! We’ve been talking about the importance of microchipping your pets, and today we’re here to answer all YOUR questions about microchips! What is a microchip? A microchip is also called an “identifying integrated…
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Stories of Courage Celebrate Black History Month
TORONTO, February, 2016 /CNW/ – The Government of Canada’s 2016 theme for Black History Month is A Story of Courage – providing the opportunity to gain insights from Black Canadians and the countless ways that Black history has shaped Canadian society, values, identity and institutions. “The CRRF values Black History Month as a vital catalyst for learning from and about the legacy and continuing…
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How the Canadian Horse came to be
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Tim Hortons Announces New Cage-Free Egg Policy
Canadian Icon Commits to Eliminating Cruel Cages for Birds, Wins High Praise from Animal Welfare Group TORONTO, February, 2016 /CNW/ – On February 1st Tim Hortons, one of the largest and most influential restaurant chains in North America, announced its commitment to improving animal welfare in its Canadian, U.S., and Mexican supply chains by switching to 100…
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SAIT Thanks Employees for Top Employer Win
February 3, 2016 – SAIT Polytechnic is a Top Employer in Alberta and is taking time today to celebrate the faculty and staff who help the post-secondary reach its goals. “Our people make SAIT great,” says Dr. David Ross, President and CEO of SAIT Polytechnic. “This award recognizes SAIT’s efforts to keep employee success a…
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Newly named AltaLink Hall home to annual Farm Safety Day on Stampede Park
Calgary – AltaLink and the Calgary Stampede are proud to announce a partnership that will support rural youth and farm families through a new farm safety and prevention program. AltaLink’s generous $1.5 million gift will create AltaLink Hall within the existing Agrium Western Event Centre to support agriculture programming benefitting rural communities. In addition…
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