Tag: Southern Alberta

Residential Construction Safety Blitz Underway

The Alberta government is stepping up its safety inspections of residential construction worksites during the busy summer construction season. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) officers will be increasing inspections on worksites over weekends and other periods outside regular working hours to ensure safety remains a priority throughout the busy construction months. Between April 1, 2015…

July 23, 2016
Premier Notley Should Follow BC & Quebec’s Lead and Consult on CPP Hike

91 per cent of AB small business owners support delay to ensure proper consultation CALGARY – In advance of the Council of the Federation (COF) meetings later this week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is asking the premiers to listen to small business and do proper consultation on any expansion of the Canada…

July 23, 2016
Calgary Police Warn of Furnace Scams

The Calgary Police Service is again warning residents after receiving several reports of aggressive and potentially fraudulent furnace salespeople visiting homes in eastern Calgary. The salespeople go door-to-door telling residents that they are building inspectors and that they must be allowed inside to inspect the home’s furnace or else the residents could face fines. Once…

July 23, 2016
Calgary Police Service: Gotta Catch ‘Em All Pokemon Go Safety Precautions

In the past couple of days, staff members at Calgary Police Headquarters began reporting a presence of suspicious creatures and shadowy figures lurking along the corridors. Constable Mark Smith initiated an investigation and found the culprits to be a Psyduck and a Weedle. The #Psyduck was safely captured into a Poké Ball but #Weedle managed…

July 22, 2016
Bragg Creek Days is This Weekend

Bragg Creek Days 2016 – July 23rd-24th Pull on them boots and spit-shine that belt buckle…Bragg Creek Days is right around the corner! This 50 year-old tradition is held at the Bragg Creek Community Centre and offers everything you can think of to make the family smile! On Saturday join us for: Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10am…

July 22, 2016
Government responds to Auditor General’s and Child and Youth Advocate’s reports

The Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Human Services issued the following statements in response to today’s release of the Auditor General’s and Child and Youth Advocate’s reports on Indigenous children in care. “As a social worker and educator, I’ve been involved in the child intervention system in Alberta for over three decades. Front line workers…

July 22, 2016
Strathmore RCMP renew request for assistance in locating Alison Close

Strathmore, Alberta – The RCMP investigation of a missing person, 60-year-old Alison Close, continues. She was last seen in Strathmore on July 7. Alison is described as: 5’2” tall Approximately 130 pounds Reddish coloured shoulder length hair. “We just want to hear from Alison in order to confirm that she is safe and okay” said…

July 22, 2016
Auditor General’s Report Focuses on Delivery of Services to Indigenous Children in Alberta

Alberta’s Auditor General Merwan Saher released a report today identifying inadequacies within the Department of Human Services in its delivery of child and family services to Indigenous children in Alberta. “We identified three areas where the department can improve its performance, thereby increasing the chances for Indigenous children to experience improved results,” said Mr. Saher.…

July 22, 2016
Advocate Releases Special Report on Overrepresentation of Aboriginal Children in the Child Welfare System

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has completed a Special Report on the overrepresentation of children and youth in the intervention system (child welfare system) and is publicly releasing the results and recommendations as outlined under the Child and Youth Advocate Act. “The over representation of Aboriginal children in the child welfare…

July 22, 2016
Brooks RCMP Investigate Theft of Gas

Brooks, Alberta – Brooks RCMP are investigating a theft of gas that occurred at the Safeway Gas Bar located at 550 Cassils Road West in Brooks, AB on July 13, 2016 at 0756 hours. A male suspect pumped $36.00 worth of fuel into his white 4 door car and left without paying. Police are looking for any witnesses who…

July 22, 2016
Despite Challenges, Alberta Entrepreneurs Love Owning Own Business: ATB Business Beat

Calgary — Despite the daily hardships and challenges faced by Alberta’s small and medium-sized business owners (SMEs), they wouldn’t have it any other way. According to ATB Financial’s Business Beat survey, 89 per cent said that if they were given the opportunity to do it all over again, they would still choose to own their own business.…

July 22, 2016
Flood and Drought Protection Funding for Calgary and Other Vulnerable Communities

The province is investing in flood and drought resiliency projects to protect communities against the effects of severe weather. Twelve organizations in southern Alberta and other vulnerable communities across the province will share a total of almost $1 million through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program. Over three years, government has granted $18.5 million to…

July 22, 2016
Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Announces Winners for First Annual Competition

MD of Foothills Resident Emily Ritchie Wins Senior Division CALGARY – Youth competitors from across Alberta spoke in the first annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition last week at the Calgary Stampede. The competition hosted more than 20 Albertan youth ages 11-24 who presented a prepared speech on an agricultural topic. “We were excited to…

July 21, 2016
On-It Regional Transit Reaches Key Milestone: More Convenient Commute Coming

By Calgary Regional Partnership On-It Regional Transit reached two key milestones for implementing the south sub-regional pilot service starting fall 2016. 1. The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) and four participating municipalities, through a collaborative process, reached an agreement on the full participation of those municipalities. 2. The CRP also reached an agreement with Southland Transportation, the successful bidder.…

July 21, 2016
Calgary Stampede Lotteries Reveals the Names of Lucky Winners

Calgary – Calgary Stampede Lotteries is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s lottery draws. The prize winners were selected Wednesday, July 20. This year’s winners are: Rotary Dream Home: Kelvin Daly – Calgary, AB Kinsmen Wheels – Truck and 5th Wheel Package: MaryAnn Lenz – Calgary, AB Kinsmen Wheels – Truck and Boat…

July 21, 2016