Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP Cochrane: UPDATE – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Cochrane: UPDATE – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Investigation has shown, that South Bound car had pulled over onto the shoulder of Highway 22, when it made an illegal U-turn, to go north bound when it was hit by a southbound truck.  The 68 year old male driver from Tennessee, USA, of the car was pronounced, deceased at the scene. The  69 year old male…

  • Wildrose Calls for End to Taxpayer Funded Partisan Ads

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government has lost its focus on Albertans and the bleeding of jobs within the province, and are instead focused on spin, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The better part of a million dollars is being spent on a taxpayer funded and partisan ad campaign to sell Albertans on the NDP…

  • Down the Drain no more – Practical Reuse Leads Water Conservation Efforts in Calgary

    Down the Drain no more – Practical Reuse Leads Water Conservation Efforts in Calgary

    Calgary – Reusing waste water instead of sending it down the drain is one way The City demonstrates leadership in water conservation and sustainability. The City is leading not only by example, but also at the regulatory level. Inspections & Permit Services is a group that has always helped businesses, builders and homeowners navigate the…

  • Turner Valley Legion Raffles

    Turner Valley Legion Raffles

      Poppy Pictures We are Raffling these two pictures donated by a member. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the Branch. Draw will be held on December 19. 3rd prize – $200.00 Gift cards from local businesses. Ladies Auxiliary Raffle Tickets are $2.00 1st Draw Gift Card Xmas Tree 2nd Draw Land Mark Movie Gift…

  • Wind Warning in Effect for the Foothills

    Wind Warning in Effect for the Foothills

    Wind warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills near Turner Valley and Black Diamond M.D. of…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – Highway 22

    RCMP Cochrane – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – Highway 22

    On 2015-11-17 at approximately 1130 hrs, Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 22 just south of Highway 1.  When members arrived on scene, EMS and Cochrane Fire were already on scene and one male was pronounced deceased on scene. Both Northbound and Southbound lanes of Highway 22…

  • NDP Carbon Tax will Hurt Jobs and the Economy: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: The threat of a carbon tax and the impacts of the NDP’s risky ideological agenda have investor confidence dropping and Albertans deeply worried, the Wildrose Official Opposition said yesterday. The Premier’s office has stated that a carbon tax is something they are considering following a headline speech made by Rachel Notley to…

  • Olympic-Destined Synchronized Swimmers Help Push Canadian Bobsleigh Athletes into World Cup Season

    Olympic-Destined Synchronized Swimmers Help Push Canadian Bobsleigh Athletes into World Cup Season

      CALGARY—Two Canadian synchronized swimmers who have qualified to compete at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games helped give the nation’s top bobsleigh athletes a push into the World Cup season on Wednesday while joining Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton coaches to officially name the national squad before introducing the robust athletes to synchronized swimming. Montreal-based Karine Thomas…

  • RCMP Turner Valley – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Turner Valley – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    Shortly before 7:30 AM, Monday, November 16th, 2015 the Turner Valley RCMP were called to a  two vehicle collision approximately 1km North of Plummers Road on Highway 22 between Millarville and Priddis. The Investigation has shown a northbound vehicle believed to have crossed the center line into the path of the oncoming Southbound traffic, and…

  • Ammy Awards 2015: Alberta’s Best Visitor Centres

    Ammy Awards 2015: Alberta’s Best Visitor Centres

      The Ammy Awards, named after Alberta’s official gemstone—Ammolite, recognize achievements at Alberta Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in: Innovation Service Individual Excellence exclusive and rare as the gemstone itself, the Ammys are awarded annually at the Alberta Visitor Information Providers Conference. Awards are for organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond, providing an…

  • Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy Concludes Canadian Tour at Alberta Legislature

    Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy Concludes Canadian Tour at Alberta Legislature

        For the first time in our province’s history, visitors to the Alberta Legislature will have the opportunity to experience the iconic document that changed the course of law, justice and human rights. The multimedia exhibition Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy will conclude its Canadian tour at the Alberta Legislature with daily showings…

  • Heartland Filming will Require Closure of 3 Ave. S.W.

    Heartland Filming will Require Closure of 3 Ave. S.W.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Heartland film crews are returning to High River for the final round of filming this season and a brief road closure on 3 Ave. S.W. will be required on the morning of November 16. Crews will be arriving in the downtown area on Friday, Nov. 13. They will be parking their…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: National Addictions Awareness Week November 15 – 22, 2015

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: National Addictions Awareness Week November 15 – 22, 2015

      National Addiction Awareness Week (NAAW) is a national week recognized by Canadians across the country. Every year Albertans participate in NAAW in their local communities with the goal of providing information and promoting activities that increase the awareness of addiction related issues and the range of services available in the province – including information,…

  • Update 8:45am: Fatality reported. Highway #22 Closed North of Millarville

    Update 8:45am: Fatality reported. Highway #22 Closed North of Millarville

    8:45am Update: EMS have confirmed that one woman was pronounced dead at the scene and one man has been transported by STARS to the Foothills Hospital in Calgary. November 16th, 2015 – 8:00am An accident on HIghway #22 near 242 Avenue has closed the highway in both directions until further notice. STARS ambulance has been…

  • Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

    Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

      Albertans are encouraged to take advantage of one of the highest charitable tax credits in Canada while supporting the province’s outstanding charities. Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen joined representatives from various charitable organizations, including a number of Santa’s helpers, to highlight the great work they do and the benefits charities and their donors…