Tag: Southern Alberta

  • FireSmart Grants help Protect Communities from Risk of Wildfire

    FireSmart Grants help Protect Communities from Risk of Wildfire

      Fifteen Alberta communities have been awarded FireSmart grants to help reduce the risks of wildfires and protect lives and property. “The FireSmart program is a partnership between governments, homeowners and industry. The program uses preventative measures like tree removal and education to reduce the threat of wildfire while balancing its ecological benefits.” Oneil Carlier,…

  • Road Closure required on Centre St. S.E. between 8 Ave. and 10 Ave.

    Road Closure required on Centre St. S.E. between 8 Ave. and 10 Ave.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from K-Link Development Inc. will be performing a water and sewer tie-in on the new Eyes 360 location that will require a road closure at 812 Centre Street S.E. on December 16 and 17. Traffic will be detoured via 10 Avenue and 8 Avenue S.E. to 1A Street S.E. and…

  • RCMP Cochrane: Sedrick Powderface Sentenced for Firearm Related Offences

    RCMP Cochrane: Sedrick Powderface Sentenced for Firearm Related Offences

    On September 29, 2015 at 05:30hrs Cochrane RCMP were called to a residence on the Stoney First Nation for a report of a domestic assault in which Sedrick Powderface had assaulted his common law wife and another female in his residence.   It was alleged that a firearm was produced during this assault and was discharged…

  • The Worthington Water Closet – a Solar-powered Innovation for Alberta’s Low Carbon Future

    The Worthington Water Closet – a Solar-powered Innovation for Alberta’s Low Carbon Future

    A Visit to Worthington Construction in Standard, Alberta by Janet Keeping, Alberta Green Party Mike Worthington, a professional engineer, ran for the Greens in Strathmore-Brooks in the May general election. Although he lives in Calgary now, Mike is from Standard. He’s passionate about finding innovative and green ways to revive the economy of towns like…

  • Precautionary Air Quality Advisory issued for the Town of High River

    Precautionary Air Quality Advisory issued for the Town of High River

    December 15, 2015 CALGARY – Due to smoky conditions caused by a fire affecting a local residential building, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is issuing a precautionary air quality advisory for the Town of High River. Individuals living or travelling in the Town of High River area are advised to be aware of potential health concerns…

  • High River fire crews contain fire at seniors’ residence 

    High River fire crews contain fire at seniors’ residence 

      HIGH RIVER, AB: High River fire crews have contained a fire that started early Tuesday morning at the Medicine Tree Manner and will continue to search for hot spots into the evening. There have been no injuries and the cause of the incident is not known. Nearby Soderberg house has not been affected by…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Armed Robbery and Theft

    RCMP Cochrane – Armed Robbery and Theft

    Cochrane RCMP Arrest Suspect in Armed Robbery On December 3, 2015, Cochrane RCMP were granted a warrant for the arrest of Avery Hunter (30) of the Stoney First Nation for the criminal code offence of Robbery under section 344(1)(b).   The warrant for his arrest stemmed from an incident which occurred on December 1, 2015 in…

  • NDP Patronage Parade Continues with Managers Now Managing Managers at McDougall Centre

    NDP Patronage Parade Continues with Managers Now Managing Managers at McDougall Centre

      EDMONTON, AB (December 15, 2015): The patronage parade continues under Premier Rachel Notley with NDP party president Chris O’Halloran being named the new Outreach Manager at McDougall Centre. O’Halloran is now the third NDP partisan to be named a manager of outreach services at the Calgary premier’s office. It’s uncertain how outreach will be…

  • Royal LePage Offices in Black Diamond and Okotoks Will Remain Open

    Royal LePage Offices in Black Diamond and Okotoks Will Remain Open

    Although the Royal LePage Foothills Real Estate brokerage has closed it’s doors the local offices in Black Diamond and Okotoks will remain open. The Realtors at those two offices will be switching their licences to another Royal LePage brokerage in Calgary. Colin Rollo, Realtor at the Black Diamond office said, “No problem, just a change…

  • Jessica’s Closet is Open in Turner Valley

    Jessica’s Closet is Open in Turner Valley

      Jessica McNutt recently completed the H.I.R.E. (Having Inclusive Rewarding Employment) program offered through Foothills SNAPS and is now the proud owner of Jessica’s Closet, a retail thrift store in Turner Valley. Celebrating with Jessica at her grand opening on December 5, 2015 are Ricki Hillier, Community Awareness Coordinator and Alise Kuipers, Project Coordinator for…

  • Strathmore RCMP and Gleichen RCMP Assist Calgary Police Service in Pursuit

    Strathmore RCMP and Gleichen RCMP Assist Calgary Police Service in Pursuit

      Strathmore, AB – On December 14, 2015 at 2:40 p.m., Strathmore RCMP were requested by the Calgary Police Service to assist in stopping a stolen vehicle leaving the Calgary city limits which had just collided with an Calgary Police Service vehicle. Strathmore RCMP investigators attempted to stop the stolen car; however, the driver sped…

  • High River fire crews responding to early morning fire

    High River fire crews responding to early morning fire

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River Fire Department is responding to a fire at the Medicine Tree Manor located at 9 Street S.W. Crews were called to the scene at approximately 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and are working to contain the fire. There are currently no injuries reported. Residents of…

  • Wildrose MLA for Livingstone Macleod Pat Stier Shares Status of Bills in the Legislature

    Wildrose MLA for Livingstone Macleod Pat Stier Shares Status of Bills in the Legislature

      Bill 4 – An Act to Implement Various Tax Measures and to Enact the Fiscal Planning and Transparency Act (Passed 3rd Reading on Division December 7, 2015) Awaiting Royal Assent Bill 5 – Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act (Passed 3rd Reading December 3, 2015) Awaiting Royal Assent Bill 6 – Enhanced Protection for Farm…

  • Dr. Verna Yiu appointed interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services

    Dr. Verna Yiu appointed interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services

    Role effective January 11, 2016 EDMONTON – Linda Hughes, Chair of the Alberta Health Services Board, announced today the appointment of Dr. Verna Yiu as the interim President and CEO of Alberta Health Services (AHS). The appointment is effective January 11, 2016. “I am so pleased that Verna has agreed to take on this important…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Tree Diseases and Birdhouses

    Millarville Horticulture Club: Tree Diseases and Birdhouses

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30 pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. January 12 we have Gordon White, a forester from Okotoks, speaking on black knot, fire blight and other tree diseases. February 20 (note…