Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Government of Canada Supports an Innovative Project to Help Canadian Communities Reduce Homelessness

    Government of Canada Supports an Innovative Project to Help Canadian Communities Reduce Homelessness

    Calgary, Alberta – The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, alongside Tim Richter, President and CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH), today announced that CAEH will receive $1.8 million in funding through…

  • Notley Needs to Stop Tearing Down Alberta’s Relationship with Saskatchewan: Wildrose

    Notley Needs to Stop Tearing Down Alberta’s Relationship with Saskatchewan: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Premier Rachel Notley needs to start building instead of tearing down Alberta’s relationship with Saskatchewan at the Premiers’ meeting this week, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Last summer, Notley found herself in a war of words with Saskatchewan’s Premier Brad Wall after he gave a vocal defense of Canada’s oil and gas sector.…

  • 23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo in Waterton Lakes National Park

    23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Parks Canada invites volunteers to the 23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo weed pull in Waterton Lakes National Park! The 23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo is the perfect opportunity for those who want to dig in, get their hands dirty and contribute to the protection of Waterton Lakes National Park.This volunteer event takes place on July 23, 2016…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Take Control!

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Take Control!

    What to do if you have IGT You may be at risk of developing diabetes, but the good news is, it’s not too late to control your blood sugar levels for the long term. Studies have shown that people with IGT can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes by up to 58%…

  • Nanton RCMP join forces with Calgary Police Service High Risk Offender Program

    Nanton RCMP join forces with Calgary Police Service High Risk Offender Program

    Nanton, Alberta – On July 19, 2016, Nanton RCMP joined forces with the Calgary Police Service – High Risk Offender Program and arrested a 56-year-old Calgary man. As a result of a collaborative response, Kenneth Hornby  was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a probation order and breach of a prohibition. At the…

  • The Artist Ranch Project: Incredible Art Inspired by the Western Way of Life

    The Artist Ranch Project: Incredible Art Inspired by the Western Way of Life

    By Sky England, communications advisor Each year the Stampede funds a small group of selected contemporary artists to spend a weekend in Longview to experience the western way of life on an authentic working ranch. The artists will then create a body of artwork inspired by their ranch experience, culminating in a unique exhibition and…

  • Alberta Fish and Wildlife Close Area Due to Grizzly Attack

    Alberta Fish and Wildlife Close Area Due to Grizzly Attack

    The area along the TransAlta Road west of Highway 40 to Banff National Park has been closed due to bear activity. Yesterday, two cubs came out of the bush and stumbled across a man and a woman lounging by the Ghost River. Their mother then reacted aggressively in defense of her cubs. The man was…

  • RCMP Coaldale: Residential Break and Enter – Theft of Vehicle

    RCMP Coaldale: Residential Break and Enter – Theft of Vehicle

    Coaldale, AB – On July 19, 2016 just before 5:00 p.m. the Coaldale RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter into a residence within the Town of Coaldale. The break and enter was thought to have just occurred within the past few hours.  A number of items were taken including a rifle, a significant amount of cash, personal property and…

  • Heavy Horse Hitches at the 2016 Calgary Stampede

    Heavy Horse Hitches at the 2016 Calgary Stampede

    By Madeline Babinec, communications advisor Spending 12 of their 225 travel days per year at the Calgary Stampede, the Express Clydesdale team couldn’t be happier. “We love Calgary! We absolutely love it here,” exclaimed Michael Honhner of the Express Hitch team, from Oklahoma. The Express Clydesdales came to the Stampede this year to participate in…

  • Okotoks RCMP Lay Charges against males after pursuit

    Okotoks RCMP Lay Charges against males after pursuit

    Okotoks, Alberta – On July 14, 2016 Okotoks RCMP laid 22 criminal code charges against a 24-year-old man after an attempt to arrest him led to a pursuit and a motor vehicle collision. Early in the morning, Okotoks RCMP received a complaint of a residential break and enter where three vehicles were stolen.  The RCMP…

  • ‘Tin Star’ to Film Episode Three in High River July 20-23

    ‘Tin Star’ to Film Episode Three in High River July 20-23

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Production crews from Kudos Film and Television will arrive in High River on July 20 to film episode three of the new ‘Tin Star’ series. Crews will move their work trucks into town and park in the gravel lot between 128/130 4 Avenue S.W., and the lot south of High River United…

  • Claresholm Cyclist Fundraising for Victims of Human Trafficking

    Claresholm Cyclist Fundraising for Victims of Human Trafficking

    By Curt Hanselmann I am once again riding in a 200km fundraising bike [yeah, as in bicycle!!] tour in support of Magdalene House Society *, a home for the recovery of victims of human trafficking. On July 23 and 24 I’ll attempt to make the ride from Sylvan Lake to Caroline and back again, just…

  • Southern Alberta RCMP Reports: Lake Louise, Airdrie, Gleichen

    Southern Alberta RCMP Reports: Lake Louise, Airdrie, Gleichen

    Lake Louise RCMP respond to a male falling out of a canoe – Update 1 Lake Louise, Alberta – The deceased has been identified as a 62 year old male from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  The male was travelling alone at the time.  Next of kin has been notified and the name of the deceased will not be…

  • Millarville Rodeo Celebrates 20 Years

    Millarville Rodeo Celebrates 20 Years

    July 22-24, 2016 Adults – $15 Children – $5 Help us celebrate 20 years of Rodeo at the Millarville Racetrack! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of western activities and rodeo action. 3 memorable days loaded with live music, dancing, rodeo action, family entertainment, beer garden, farmers’ market, local arts & culture, and good old…

  • Alberta Party Members in Highwood Support Springbank Dry Dam

    Alberta Party Members in Highwood Support Springbank Dry Dam

    Efforts to protect against flood damages need to be supported across the province, says group. HIGH RIVER, AB – A plan to develop a dry dam reservoir in the Springbank area with the intention of controlling flood waters is receiving support from members of the Alberta Party in Okotoks and High River. This support comes…