Tag: Southern Alberta

Tree of Warmth at Okotoks Art Gallery

The Tree of Warmth is up at the Okotoks Art Gallery! Until December 12th, the OAG will be accepting donations of new scarves, hats, gloves/mittens, slippers, and socks for those in need this winter. All donations will be distributed to local and regional charities. You can drop off donations to the Art Gallery at 53 North…

November 30, 2015
Economists Weigh In, NDP Carbon Tax not Revenue Neutral: Wildrose

EDMONTON, AB: Economists are unanimously weighing in and agreeing the NDP carbon tax is not revenue neutral, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Trevor Tombe at the University of Calgary has suggested only $250 million of the $3 billion will be returned to any Albertans fortunate enough to qualify for a rebate, leaving $2.75 billion…

November 30, 2015
New Deputy Chief of Staff Appointed in Premier’s Office

Anne McGrath has been appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Premier’s office. McGrath is a former Albertan who has served as National Director as well as President of the Federal NDP. She also served as Chief of Staff to late leader, Jack Layton. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Premier’s…

November 30, 2015
Lake Louise RCMP Missing person Gerald JONES Located

Lake Louise, AB – RCMP would like to thank the public for assistance to locate Gerald Jones. Regrettably, Mr. Jones was located deceased in a wooded area outside of Montreal, Quebec. Montreal Police are investigating the matter. Related RCMP Lake Louise Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing Man

November 30, 2015
Alberta Small Business Confidence Remains Subdued

Index has now rebounded 3.4 points since historic lows registered in September CALGARY, November 26, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released the latest Business Barometer results showing Alberta’s small business confidence rose in November to 37.4, a 1.3 point uptick over October. The marginal increase marks the second month…

November 30, 2015
Minister Sigurdson Statement on Bill 6

Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement: “I’ve been listening to Albertans about what Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, will mean for their family farms. “I want to assure those families that Bill 6 does nothing more than bring Alberta’s safety standards…

November 30, 2015
Recall Act Would Empower Voters, Keep MLAs Accountable: Wildrose

EDMONTON, AB: Putting power back into the hands of voters and keeping MLAs accountable to their constituents is the guiding principle behind Wildrose Chestermere-Rocky View MLA Leela Aheer’s Bill 206, the Recall Act, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Under this new legislation, scheduled to be debated later today, voters would be empowered to…

November 30, 2015
RCMP Seeking Public Assistance in a Residential Drive by Shooting

Cochrane RCMP are investigating a drive by shooting on the Stoney First Nation which has left one family fearful but unharmed. During the early morning hours of November 28, 2015, an unknown suspect(s) fired a high calibre round through the front door of the families residence from a nearby road. The bullet travelled through the…

November 30, 2015
RCMP Strathmore – Missing Person

RCMP in Strathmore are seeking the assistance of the public in locating Michael ULLY (41) of Strathmore, AB. ULLY was last seen by his family on the afternoon of Sunday November 22nd as he was leaving his residence in Strathmore and has not been home or to his work since. On November 25th RCMP…

November 30, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Have a healthy holiday season

Holiday parties are upon us. Over the next several weeks, families and friends will gather together to share the season but unfortunately, they may also share not-so-joyful germs. With seasonal illness circulating, remember to protect your health and prevent illness. Get immunized: Immunization is the single most effective way of protecting yourself against influenza…

November 30, 2015
Deadly Conditions Highlight Need for Safe Driving this Winter

It’s been a deadly winter for Alberta motorists. Calgary MLA Manmeet Bhullar was struck and killed by a semi on the QE2 Highway north of Red Deer after stopping to help another motorist on November 23rd. Bhullar was standing at the side of the road when he was hit and his death illustrates just how…

November 29, 2015
Longview Library Wishing you a Warm Christmas

We wish to thank our community for their very generous support of our annual fundraising campaign, spearheaded by Rick Smith. It is because of you that we can continue to operate and to offer you the programs that we do. The library will close on December 24th. and will re-open January 4th. We have…

November 29, 2015
Wildrose to Introduce Common Sense Amendment for Teachers to Bill 5

EDMONTON, AB: After consultation and feedback from stakeholders affected by proposed changes made in Bill 5, the Public Sector Transparency Act,Wildrose is planning to introduce an amendment to ensure teachers are not subject to disclosure thresholds lower than other public bodies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Wildrose believes public disclosure is an important…

November 29, 2015
High River Lane closure at 12 Ave. and 5 Street S.E for Guard Rail Installation

HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a lane closure in the right lane of east bound 12 Avenue at 5 Street S.E. in order to accommodate a guard rail installation from Monday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be a lane restriction on north bound…

November 29, 2015
Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

Calgary — We’ve likely all had days when we thought: “If I was the boss, I’d do things differently.” But for Alberta’s 383,000 self-employed workers, they don’t just dream about it, they live it. But what does life look like for entrepreneurs in our province? At ATB Financial, we already know a lot about entrepreneurs because…

November 29, 2015