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25 Alberta Artists Announced, 2017 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art
2017 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art will feature artists from Fort McMurray to Lethbridge; group to collaborate at The Banff Centre this summer Edmonton, AB — After reviewing more than 260 applications, travelling 4500km and meeting with artists from across the province, 25 have been selected for the 10th Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art…
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Standing Committee Seeks Input on Mental Health Legislation
The Standing Committee on Families and Communities is seeking public input on the changes introduced by theMental Health Amendment Act, 2007. “Mental health is an issue that affects many Albertans, and as such it is critical that all Albertans have the opportunity to join our discussions on the Mental Health Amendment Act, 2007,” said Heather…
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Hoffman Continuing the Culture of Secrecy at AHS Around Performance Measures
EDMONTON, AB (January 26, 2016): Despite NDP promises to improve transparency in Alberta’s health care system, AHS has failed to post health care performance measures that were due at the end of Sept. 2015, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. AHS still hasn’t publically reported its Q2 (July – Sept.) performance measures. At nearly 5…
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UPDATE: Carmangay Boil Water PARTIALLY Lifted
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Wildrose Opens Applications for Calgary-Greenway Nomination
CALGARY, AB: Monday, Wildrose announced the beginning of the application process for the Calgary-Greenway nomination. “We remain saddened by the tragic and unexpected death of our friend Manmeet Bhullar,” Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said “But we know the NDP has in the past called snap by-elections and Wildrose, as the official opposition, is duty…
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Minister Ganley Discusses Key Justice and Public Safety Issues with Colleagues Across Canada
Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley issued the following statement after meeting with federal, provincial and territorial justice and public safety ministers in Quebec City (last week): “Today was an important step in building collaborative and healthy relationships with my federal, provincial and territorial counterparts in justice and public safety. I look forward…
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Drug trafficking operation leads to large fentanyl seizure
Hundreds of fentanyl pills, body armour, cash and other narcotics have been seized during an operation that targeted drug traffickers in northeast Calgary. On Wednesday and Thursday of (last) week, the District 5 Operations Team arrested a man alleged to have been involved in a significant dial-a-dope operation. The suspect was arrested on Jan. 20, 2016,…
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Turner Valley School News: Family Literacy Day is coming this Wednesday, January 27
Family Literacy Day was created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada to celebrate parents and children reading and learning together to become lifelong learners. This day is held annually in January to encourage Canadian families to spend at least 15 minutes a day enjoying a learning activity together. This year, TVS is holding…
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Update: Carmangay Water Quality
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Petrochemical Sector a Realistic Source of Growth
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland remains a key player in job and economic expansion in province Edmonton, Alberta (January, 2016) – World demand for petrochemicals is expected to outpace GDP growth over the next decade. This growing demand coupled with Alberta’s robust petrochemical sector and abundant feedstock fueled optimism among a capacity crowd at (Thursday’s) annual…
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Haircuts for the Homeless
Local Okotoks hairdresser, Misty Shingoose, saw a chance to make a difference to people living on the streets in Calgary and jumped on it. Misty works out of her van giving free haircuts to homeless people. This winter she also started collecting warm clothing to hand out to her clients. Misty needs our help…
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ASIRT Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Calgary
On January 24, 2016, ASIRT was directed to enter into an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting that occurred on the same date in Calgary, Alberta. Late in the afternoon, members of the Calgary Police Service responded to a residential area in northwest Calgary in response to 911 calls of shots being…
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Get Ready to RAP And Roll into the Summer Camping Season
Albertans anxious to get a jump on their May long weekend camping plans can book regular campsites through Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP) starting at 9 a.m. on February 22. Regular campsite bookings available on RAP will be preceded by group campsite (February 8) and comfort camping (February 16) reservations, also beginning at 9 a.m. “The reservation system…
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HGTV’S Scott Brothers Freshen Up a Family Farm in ‘Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch’
Southern Alberta fans from Longview and High River may recognize some of the scenes in this series! Jonathan and Drew Scott will saddle up for a big-time renovation as they head home to their childhood stomping grounds in Alberta, Canada in Property Brothers at Home on the Ranch. In each one-hour episode, Jonathan and Drew…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Embracing Cold Air and Winter Activities
As temperatures drop across the province, many people are content to put on an extra pair of socks, settle in with a hot cup of cocoa and grumble about the weather. Some good advice for anyone with the winter blahs is to get outside and get moving––and breathing deeply. You really can’t have too much…
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