Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Structural Flaws in Equalization Program Must be Addressed: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: Equalization reforms, including responsiveness to downturns in ‘have’ provinces, cost-of-living adjustments and removing non-renewable resources from the equation, must be part of the transfer payment discussions being held by Canada’s finance ministers, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The present equalization formula is based on a calculation that includes, among other things, non-renewable…

  • New Report Confirms Need to Slow Down Aggressive NDP Borrowing: Wildrose

    New Report Confirms Need to Slow Down Aggressive NDP Borrowing: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January 5, 2016): The NDP government needs a real plan to scale back the dramatic pace of borrowing with a new report from the Fraser Institute confirming Alberta will see the fastest growth in its debt-to-GDP ratio across Canada and will soon be in a net-debt position, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.…

  • Cancer care in Alberta remains strong, focused on provincial care

    Cancer care in Alberta remains strong, focused on provincial care

      Alberta Health Services remains committed to a strong, provincial cancer program as we believe that provides the best possible care, support and services to cancer patients and families. A recent change to the leadership of the cancer program does not change this commitment. Our focus is on providing patients with great care. Cancer is…

  • Airdrie RCMP – Missing Person – Natalya Anne NILES

    Airdrie RCMP – Missing Person – Natalya Anne NILES

      The Airdrie RCMP continue to look for 15 year old, Natalya Anne NILES. Natalya Anne NILES was last seen in the Meadowbrook area of Airdrie, on November 27, 2015. Police believe that she may be staying in the city of Calgary, Alberta. NILES is described as: Caucasian 5`3“ tall approximately 144 lbs hazel eyes medium length brown hair Background information: December 1, 2015 The Airdrie RCMP are…

  • Redcliff RCMP Update on December 17 Collision on Highway 1

    Redcliff RCMP Update on December 17 Collision on Highway 1

    UPDATE: Redcliff RCMP- Charges laid in alcohol related serious injury head on collision, westbound Highway 1 at Dunmore, Alberta On December 17th, 2015 members of the Redcliff RCMP responded to a serious head on collision on Highway 1 near Dunmore, AB between a Dodge Journey and a Chrysler sedan. Investigation on scene revealed that the Chrysler sedan…

  • Glen Mead Lodge in Black Diamond Gets New Furniture

    Glen Mead Lodge in Black Diamond Gets New Furniture

    Diane Bray, President of the Foothills Lions Club presented a cheque for $2,200 to Joyce Frandsen, of the Foothills Foundation Society. This cheque completes the Foundation’s fundraising for new furniture at the Glen Mead Lodge for seniors. Joyce was very excited and is looking forward to the seniors’ having new couches and chairs. Most of…

  • Foothills Lions Help Turner Valley School

    Foothills Lions Help Turner Valley School

    Before Christmas two students from Turner Valley School made a presentation to the Foothills Lions Club asking for support for the new playground they are hoping to build. Raya Mowatt and Maya Perez Robinson made the presentation and were thrilled to receive a cheque from the Lions Club in the amount of $1,000.  

  • Wildrose Calls on Child and Youth Advocate to Investigate Toddler’s Death

      EDMONTON, AB: (December 22nd), Wildrose Shadow Human Services Minister Angela Pitt sent a letter to Child and Youth Advocate Del Graff to request a full investigation into the death of a 15-month-old toddler. The toddler died after he was transitioned back into the care of his biological mother, against the advice of the individuals close…

  • Turning Possibilities into Reality with Foothills SNAPS H.I.R.E. Program

    Turning Possibilities into Reality with Foothills SNAPS H.I.R.E. Program

    Seventeen-year-old Jessica McNutt is dreaming big about her future – and making it happen. As a recent graduate of the H.I.R.E (Having Inclusive Rewarding Employment) program, it didn’t take her long to make her entrepreneurial dreams a reality. She celebrated with friends and family on December 5, 2015, during the grand opening celebration of Jessica’s…

  • Albertans Losing Under AHS 4-Tier Ambulance Scheme: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: AHS has reduced ambulance delivery in the province to a four-tier scheme that will leave the majority of Alberta dark for timely access to emergency care, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. AHS recently announced new performance targets for four different Alberta regions with no regard for proximity to hospitals or emergency…

  • Okotoks Town Council Approves 2016 Budget

    Okotoks Town Council Approves 2016 Budget

    December 15, 2015 Town Council has approved the $52.7 million 2016 Operating Budget, The 2016 budget will include a 1.6% municipal tax increase, meaning the owner of a typical home will pay approximately $35 per year ($2.92 per month) more in municipal taxes in the coming year. The Town experienced 3% new assessment growth. The additional revenue…

  • Healthy Development Group Holding First Meeting for 2016

    Healthy Development Group Holding First Meeting for 2016

    The first “Healthy Development” meeting of the new year is this Tuesday, January 5, 7:00pm at the Griffiths Centre.    The main focus of the meeting will be to update folks on how things are unfolding with regards to the development of a local energy retailer, Sheep River Energy. In addition, there may be updates…

  • Okotoks FCSS Community Grant Applications

    Okotoks FCSS Community Grant Applications

    2016 grant applications are available for non-profit organizations and social service groups that are involved in the delivery of preventive social services to Okotoks residents. Programs must provide preventative social services that meet provincial funding criteria. 2016 also has an Innovation Fund, which is for pilot projects that are innovative or add a new/enhanced element to an…

  • Another Different Puzzle to Entertain You

    Another Different Puzzle to Entertain You

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  • Re-cycle Your Christmas Trees in Town of Okotoks

    Re-cycle Your Christmas Trees in Town of Okotoks

    Curbside pick-up or self-haul options! Town crews will begin picking up Christmas trees January 11-22 on a neighbourhood by neighbourhood basis until all are collected. For tree collection: place your tree at your regular garbage/recycling collection area (lay it down on its side). Do not put the tree in a plastic bag, and be sure to…