Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Alberta Students Continue to Excel in Science

    National and provincial tests reveal Alberta students are demonstrating a high level of achievement in science and performing strongly in other key subject areas. According to the latest national results, Alberta students achieved the highest marks in the country in science, second highest in reading, and third highest in math. Provincial assessments also indicate more…

  • RCMP Wetaskiwin City Investigates Bomb Threat

    On October 16, 2014, at 4:15 pm, Wetaskiwin RCMP members were dispatched to a bomb threat at the Value Drug Mart, located at Unit A, 5215 – 50 Ave, Wetaskiwin.  The store was evacuated and members from Wetaskiwin and  Maskwacis contained the area around the store to ensure public safety.  Wetaskiwin Fire Department and EMS…

  • Help Recognize Alberta’s Young Leaders

    Help Recognize Alberta’s Young Leaders

    The Government of Alberta is opening nominations for the 2015 Great Kids Awards. Anyone who wants to recognize a kid age 5-18 for their outstanding determination, generosity, and compassion should visit greatkids.alberta.ca or call 780-415-8150 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000). “I encourage Albertans to nominate a remarkable child or youth who has positively impacted our…

  • Winter Is Just Around The Corner

    Winter Is Just Around The Corner

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Winter is just around the corner…Is your horse ready? With many parts of the province facing winter sooner rather than later this year, it’s time to consider whether your herd, or horse, is ready for the cold weather and snow to come. As winter…

  • Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    On Wednesday, October 15th, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. The Albertans being invested into the Order for 2014 are: Sharon Carry (Calgary) – President of Bow Valley College and post-secondary sector leader and innovator Tony Cashman (Edmonton) – celebrated Alberta historian, storyteller, radio personality…

  • Government Acts to Relieve Pressure on Hospitals

    The Alberta government is moving to ease pressure on hospitals by addressing the needs of more than 700 senior or complex needs patients who are waiting in acute care for a continuing care space. In the first phase of the 2014 Continuing Care Capacity Plan, Alberta Health Services will, over the next 12 months, open…

  • RCMP – October is Occupant Restraint Safety Month

    October is Occupant Restraint Safety month and the RCMP will be partnering with other local organizations to ensure that the general public is complying with all Occupant Restraint laws. According to the Alberta Motor Association “the use of a seat belt is perhaps the most effective way of reducing injury severity and likelihood of fatalities…

  • RCMP Leduc seek public assistance in locating truck tractor and semi-trailer

    RCMP Leduc seek public assistance in locating truck tractor and semi-trailer

    Leduc, Alberta – On Oct. 6th, 2014, at approximately 6:00 a.m., RCMP Leduc Integrated Traffic Unit received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a Honda Civic and another unknown vehicle on the QEII Highway in the south-bound lanes, just north of the Highway 616 overpass.  Upon arrival, police observed that the Civic had sustained…

  • Alberta Forest Products Association Award Winners

    AFPA Awards Dinner Recognizes Forestry Excellence Jasper, Alberta – At its 72nd Annual General Meeting and Conference, the Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) recognized the excellence of AFPA member companies, contractors, and employees. Awards were presented in several categories, including health and safety and lumber grading. An award in the Government of Alberta’s EnviroVista Program…

  • Housing Construction Continues at Strong Pace

    Housing Construction Continues at Strong Pace

    By Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, ATB Financial Home builders in Alberta ended the summer of 2014 on a high note when construction started on a near record number of new homes. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported yesterday that housing starts in Alberta totaled 47,105 in September. This figure is adjusted for seasonality, and…

  • Nominate a Sports Hero

    Nomination Deadline – Jan 31 The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is accepting nominations for the 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction. Nominations for this prestigious honour will be accepted until January 31, 2015 by 4:30 pm. If you know of any man, women or team from Alberta that should be recognized…

  • Healthy Growth of Alberta’s Economy to Continue in Q4

    Healthy Growth of Alberta’s Economy to Continue in Q4

    Edmonton – While growing tensions overseas have had a significant effect on economies around the world, Alberta will continue its healthy economic growth for the remainder of 2014 and beyond. This is the key finding of the ATB Financial Economics and Research Group in its latest Economic Outlook for Alberta. ATB projects 3.7 per cent…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Get Immunized, Before Influenza Arrives

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Get Immunized, Before Influenza Arrives

    It happens every year: influenza arrives in Alberta. The good news is, influenza vaccine gets here first. All Albertans are encouraged to take advantage and get immunized before influenza arrives. Caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory system, influenza can be a serious illness and is easily spread from person to person. Although some…

  • Condominium Sector Boosts Calgary Resale Housing Activity

    Condominium Sector Boosts Calgary Resale Housing Activity

    Citywide year-over-year sales growth reaches double digits Calgary – Calgary’s condo sectors continue to set the pace for the city’s residential resale housing market, which recorded 2,148 sales in September, nearly 12 per cent higher than the same period last year. “September’s sales growth was stronger than expected, due largely to a surge in condominium…

  • Travel Alberta Wins Gold and Silver at Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards

    Travel Alberta Wins Gold and Silver at Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards

    Travel Weekly has selected Travel Alberta’s promotional video 241 Moments in Alberta as a 2014 Gold Magellan Award winner in the destinations promotional video category. In addition, the province of Alberta was selected as a 2014 Silver Magellan Award winner in the ski destination category. All winners will be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Travel…