Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Records Management Investigation Reveals Lack of Effective Control, Accountability

    Records Management Investigation Reveals Lack of Effective Control, Accountability

      A joint investigation by Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Commissioner into allegations of improper destruction of records by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development in the wake of the 2015 provincial election has resulted in troubling findings concerning the overall management of records. On May 12, 2015, the Public Interest Commissioner…

  • With Oil Plunging, Action Plan Neede to Attract Investment to Alberta’s Energy Sector: Wildrose

    With Oil Plunging, Action Plan Neede to Attract Investment to Alberta’s Energy Sector: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: With oil collapsing to a 12-year low, the NDP government needs to begin to reverse some of the damage done by new tax increases and regulatory changes to the energy sector and ensure the royalty review increases Alberta’s competitiveness, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. As markets opened on Thursday, West Texas Intermediate…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council: New Year – New Programs

    Sheep Creek Arts Council: New Year – New Programs

      Submitted by Muriel Dais The Sheep Creek Arts Council wishes to invite new and existing members to join us on Thursday, January 14th, 2016, to renew memberships, view examples of the 2016 projects and enjoy coffee and free draws. The appreciation session will be from 7 to 9 in the evening at 133 Sunset…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Bluebird Houses

    Millarville Horticulture Club: Bluebird Houses

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. Our February meeting is on Saturday, February 20 (note it is a Saturday) at 10am. We will be making bluebird houses from kits. $10…

  • High Country Wellness Coalition: January Meeting

    High Country Wellness Coalition: January Meeting

      The High Country Wellness Coalition will be meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at noon at the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley. Who are the HCWC? We are a group of dedicated citizens who care about Black Diamond, Turner Valley & surrounding area.  We focus on projects that help build healthy communities by addressing the determinants of…

  • Town of Okotoks: No Ice Skating Permitted on Storm Retention Ponds

    Town of Okotoks: No Ice Skating Permitted on Storm Retention Ponds

    Fire Services and Municipal Enforcement would like to remind residents that there is a real danger of falling through the ice on storm retention ponds and the Sheep River due to changing water levels.  Storm pond water/ice contact is prohibited in Okotoks. It is dangerous to walk, play or skate on any open bodies of water. Due to…

  • Improved Safety Measures at the Regional Landfill During Wind Events

    Improved Safety Measures at the Regional Landfill During Wind Events

      The Foothill Regional Services Commission (FRSC) announces that effective January 1, 2016 improved safety measures will be in place. When wind speeds reach and exceed 60 km/hr the landfill may be closed at management’s discretion. August 1, 2015, the Landfill brought in a new safety measure to close the landfill to all users, when…

  • Millarville Saddlesores News: Wrapping Up an Exciting Year

    Millarville Saddlesores News: Wrapping Up an Exciting Year

    By Nyla Wright, Club Reporter This year has been a very exciting one and we ended on November 28th with a big bang.  We had a polo cross clinic hosted by Cathy Ladiges.  She taught us the basic strategy of the game, then we played.  It was very fast paced and everyone had fun playing…

  • Okotoks Recreation Centre Offers Free Demo Classes

    Okotoks Recreation Centre Offers Free Demo Classes

      Free Demo Fitness Classes Register for one of these free sessions to find out if these fitness and wellness classes are right for you! Mon, Jan 11 Kundalini Yoga  10:15am-11:45am Wed, Feb 24 Reflexology 6:15pm-7:15pm Wed, Mar 15 Reiki 6pm-7pm Register online Winter and Spring Programs are Not Registering It’s that time of year…

  • Alberta and Manitoba sign MOU on shared energy and climate change priorities: Selinger, Notley

    Alberta and Manitoba sign MOU on shared energy and climate change priorities: Selinger, Notley

      Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and Alberta Premier Rachel Notley met today to discuss a number of issues of importance to both Alberta and Manitoba. The premiers discussed climate change and energy infrastructure.  Alberta’s and Manitoba’s actions and leadership on climate change have advanced the national dialogue on important infrastructure projects such as hydroelectricity transmission…

  • Notley Should Push for Public Support of Energy East Pipeline from Manitoba: Wildrose

    Notley Should Push for Public Support of Energy East Pipeline from Manitoba: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January 8, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley should encourage Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger to publicly support the Energy East pipeline and secure a commitment from the Manitoba government to not interfere further in the regulatory approval process, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.  The Manitoba government has remained relatively silent on the Energy…

  • High River Reminds Residents and Businesses of Current Snow Removal Policy

    High River Reminds Residents and Businesses of Current Snow Removal Policy

        HIGH RIVER, AB: All residential properties in High River are subject to the Town’s Snow Removal Bylaw 3622/89, meaning that snow must be cleared from pathways and sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. This bylaw applies only to residential and commercial properties outside of the downtown area as the Town has assumed…

  • Alberta Credit Downgrade a Wake-up Call to Change Course

    The recent credit downgrade by Standard and Poor’s is another sign of the severity of Alberta’s fiscal problems By Steve Lafleur and Charles Lammam, The Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci was handed some disappointing news in advance of the holidays. Standard and Poor’s, a prominent government credit rating agency, downgraded…

  • Scoring points on both sides: ATB and Hockey Alberta Foundation partner for mutual success

    Scoring points on both sides: ATB and Hockey Alberta Foundation partner for mutual success

      Alberta’s Promise When sponsors and non-profits are equally passionate about community initiatives for kids, great results are achievable. Just ask ATB Financial and Hockey Alberta, proud partners of Alberta’s Promise. Together, the wealth management division of ATB Financial, ATB Investor Services, and the Hockey Alberta Foundation are raising funds through the Every Kid Every…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Alzheimer’s Disease

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Alzheimer’s Disease

    January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month The Facts Alzheimer’s disease has a major impact on the health of Canadians. About 500,000 Canadians suffer from some type of dementia (mental deterioration), and 60% of these have Alzheimer’s disease. About 60% of people in long-term care facilities have Alzheimer’s disease, and 1 in 5 people with Parkinson’s disease…