Tag: Southern Alberta

Calgary Cancer Centre Costing and Timing Incomplete: Wildrose

EDMONTON, AB (October 28, 2015): Additional costing, timelines and information on the Calgary Cancer Centre are welcome news a decade after the project was first introduced, but more questions remain about the actual figures tied to the project, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Wildrose and Calgarians know that the Calgary Cancer Centre is…

October 28, 2015
Wildrose Leader Brian Jean’s response to the 2015 Alberta Budget

October 28, 2015
First Section of Calgary to Cochrane Trail Complete

Photo by Margaret Dunphy Following a successful grassroots fundraising campaign and 2 months of work on the ground, the first section of the new Calgary To Cochrane regional trail is complete. The 2.2 kilometer Bearspaw Trail links the western boundary of Calgary’s Haskayne Park with Michael’s Creek in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. The trail winds through beautiful native…

October 28, 2015
Partners for Safety wants Everyone to have a Safe and Happy Halloween

The Calgary Partners for Safety are sharing Halloween safety tips and will be out patrolling neighbourhoods on Oct. 31 to provide safe and trusted contacts for trick-or-treaters in need. The Partners, coordinated by Calgary’s Child Magazine, include The City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services and Shaw Communications. “Every year we are happy to come together…

October 28, 2015
Budget 2015 Sets Path for New Calgary Cancer Centre

The Alberta government is investing strongly in a new Calgary Cancer Centre that will lead to better cancer care for people in Calgary and the surrounding communities. Budget 2015 includes $830 million over five years for the new cancer centre, which will be built on the site of the Foothills Medical Centre campus. “Our government…

October 28, 2015
Alberta Party: Our NDP Budget 2015 Report Card

By Meagan Wade, Alberta Party Have you seen our report card of the NDP Budget? Have a look: Alberta Party Priority Budget 2015 Grade Balanced Budget A clear plan to balance the budget by 2018 – 2019 and return to structural budget surpluses going forward by limiting spending in core areas to inflation plus…

October 28, 2015
Cowgirls Inc. at the Racetrack

Wow, hard to believe summer is almost over but what a summer Cowgirls Inc. had!! We were extremely lucky to spend 5 weeks at the amazing Millarville Racetrack and we can’t thank all of the staff there for their wonderful facilities and being such a pleasure to work with! Hats off to you all! Our…

October 28, 2015
Urgent! ~ Zombie’s Needed Now!

Motorad Zombie Survivors Minirun is getting over run with runners! They need your help as a Zombie – it’s fun and it’s easy. All you have to do is ‘catch’ a runner as they go by you – by grabbing their flag! (Kind of like flag football.) The Zombie Survivors Minirun is taking place from…

October 27, 2015
Alberta REALTORS® Pleased to See Budget Maintains Housing Affordability

Edmonton AB, October 27, 2015 – The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and its 10,000 REALTOR® members across the province are pleased to see housing affordability maintained in the provincial budget announced today. AREA applauds the fact that today’s budget presentation by Treasury Board President and Finance Minister Joe Ceci will keep home ownership…

October 27, 2015
Budget 2015 Supports Jobs and Families

Budget 2015 lays the groundwork for a stronger, diversified economy while stabilizing the frontline public services that all Albertans rely on. Finance Minister Joe Ceci tabled the new government’s first budget today. This plan will achieve three key priorities for Albertans: Stabilizing frontline public services, including health care, education, and social services; Setting out a…

October 27, 2015
Altalink Earns North American Accreditation as Right-of-Way Steward Utility

AltaLink among seven companies named as Right-of-Way Stewardship Council founding utilities CALGARY, ALBERTA – AltaLink has been named by the Right-of-way Stewardship Council (ROWSC) as an accredited Right-of-Way Steward Utility for sustainable integrated vegetation management (IVM) of their electric transmission rights-of-way. The accreditation recognizes AltaLink for committing to the Council’s stringent standards of excellence for…

October 27, 2015
Foothills School Division and Town of Okotoks Announce Collaborative School Plan

Increases K-9 space, preserves existing high school campus and plans for future growth The Foothills School Division (FSD) and the Town of Okotoks (Okotoks) have mutually agreed to construct a kindergarten to grade 9 (K-9) school on a portion of the recently purchased 40 acre Wedderburn site, just west of 32nd Street. The plan, which is…

October 27, 2015
The United Churches Open Jacket Racket Again in Foothills

This program provides FREE winter clothing (jackets as well as snow pants, boots, hats and mittens) to those in need. Turner Valley’s United Church in the Valley (125 Royal Ave): Winter clothing will be available Tuesdays from October 13 to December 16, 2015 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Drop off gently used jackets to the church on Tuesday or Thursday.…

October 27, 2015
Okotoks Ranks 4th as One of Canada’s Top Places to Start and Grow a Business

The Town of Okotoks has made a significant jump in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) rankings from last year’s 25th place showing. In the newly released CFIB report, Okotoks ranked fourth in a category featuring cities and towns with a population under 150,000. Furthermore, the Calgary periphery ranked first in the country…

October 27, 2015
MCS: Principal’s Message for October

Congratulations to our cross country running teams this year who have just wrapped up an excellent season. Joining our no-cut athletic teams is an excellent way for students to develop commitment, perseverance and school spirit and our teams consistently show all of the above and more in their athletic endeavours! Thank-you to our staff…

October 27, 2015