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Respect Program in Foothills School Division
In conjunction with Bullying Awareness Week (November 15-21), Allen Davidson, Assistant Superintendent of Employee Services, updated Trustees on employee participation in the Respect in School program, Canada’s only on-line bullying, abuse, harassment and neglect prevention education program for school-based employees. The related Respect in Sport program is geared to coaches and volunteers working with…
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RCMP Cochrane – Updates
RCMP Cochrane Assist to Identify Cochrane RCMP are looking for assistance to identify a suspect involved in a theft of motor vehicle and fraudulent use of a credit card. On 2015-11-25, a motor vehicle was stolen from the Big Hill Leisure Pool parking lot in Cochrane, AB; along with the victim’s cell phone and credit…
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Millarville School News: Christmas Concert Success!
From the Principal…. Bravo to Mrs. Lederer, Mrs. Elliott and all of our talented children for this year’s Christmas Concert. We shared our show to a capacity crowd last week and we all agree that our event was a smashing success! We regret that we did not communicate our usual food and gift drive at…
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Supporting Alberta Food Banks This Holiday Season
Alberta Motor Association Food banks struggle to keep up with the growing need for support every holiday season. This year, largely due to layoffs in the energy sector, the need for donations is even higher. A devastating 23% higher in Alberta alone, and our increase in food bank usage has actually raised the national average,…
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2015 John Petropoulos Leadership Award Winners Announced
The 2015 John Petropoulos Leadership Award winners have been determined and the recipients have been honoured. The award – a collaboration between the JPMF and the Calgary Police Service (CPS) – is given on an annual basis to a member from District 6, where Const. John Petropoulos worked as a police officer, as well as an…
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Winter Dog Walking Safety
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A Brief History of Saddles
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Notley’s New Patronage Hire Must Step Down After Fundraising Ask
EDMONTON, AB (December 16, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley must ask her new “outreach manager” and NDP Provincial Secretary Chris O’Halloran to step down from his government position after he sent out an NDP fundraising email which specifically violates the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service of Alberta, Wildrose Shadow Accountability…
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NDP Must Detail Exactly How and When Bill 6 Consultations Will Happen: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB (December 16, 2015): Wildrose is calling on the premier to release details about exactly how and when the government will conduct Bill 6 consultations on regulations for farmers and ranchers in the new year. The demand is driven by NDP documents (below) which show that the government originally planned upcoming “special” sessions…
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With Gov’t Documents Warning of Further Job Loss, NDP Should Delay Dramatic Minimum Wage Increase
EDMONTON, AB (December 16, 2015): The NDP government should listen to its own department’s advice, and delay its dramatic minimum wage increase before “significant job loss” becomes a reality, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The warnings were listed in an internal briefing note obtained by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). It…
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Bill 6 Opposition Not Going Away
By Brian Jean Over the past month, tens of thousands of Albertans stepped forward demanding their proper voice in the democratic process. The groundswell of opposition to the NDP’s Bill 6 was real, legitimate, and as raw as it was powerful. We witnessed dozens of demonstrations, in every corner of this province, reflecting a level…
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Xplornet Acquires Platinum Communications, Serving More Broadband Customers in Alberta
Woodstock, NB – Xplornet Communications Inc., Canada’s leading rural high-speed Internet service provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Platinum Communications Corporation. Located in Calgary Alberta, Platinum is one of Alberta’s farthest-reaching providers of broadband services to remote locations. “We’re delighted to welcome Platinum customers to the Xplornet family,” said Mr. Allison Lenehan,…
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Alberta welcomes final report of Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement regarding the final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: “The Government of Alberta welcomes the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report on a long, dark chapter of our country’s history. “It took great courage for thousands of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people to speak their…
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Alberta welcomes Syrian refugees with warm hearts
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Friday’s arrival of privately sponsored Syrian refugees to Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to the first group of Syrian refugees arriving in our province during this season of kindness and charity. “Welcome to Alberta! Ahlan…
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AltaLink’s New Transmission Line Leading Alberta to a Greener Future
Alberta’s first in-service direct current transmission line to help reduce carbon emissions CALGARY, Alberta – AltaLink’s Western Alberta Transmission Line, Alberta’s first in-service direct current (DC) line, is now transmitting electricity on the provincial power grid. “We began running power through the line in November as part of a system testing process,” said Scott Thon,…
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