Tag: Southern Alberta

  • High River Road closure on 6 Street S.W. between 9 and 10 Avenue

    High River Road closure on 6 Street S.W. between 9 and 10 Avenue

      High River, AB: Town Utilities crews will be completing a two-day sanitary service repair starting on Tuesday, October 27 that will require a road closure on 6 Street S.W. between 9 Avenue and 10 Avenue S.W. The road will be closed from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., reopening to one lane overnight with work continuing…

  • RCMP High River – Vehicle Thefts

    RCMP High River – Vehicle Thefts

      High River, Alberta – The High River RCMP is currently investigating multiple occurrences involving the theft of vehicles and thefts from vehicles. On the night of October 4th and 5th, 2015 several vehicles were entered, and items taken. Two vehicles were also stolen overnight, one of which was recovered locally, with the second was…

  • Nanton RCMP – Joint Operation

    Nanton RCMP – Joint Operation

      On Saturday October 24th, Nanton RCMP and Claresholm Fish and Wildlife teamed up to patrol the area west of Hwy 22. Then again, on Sunday October 25th, the Forces were out on patrol on the opening day of rifle season in the area, just west of Nanton. The two local agencies joined forces to…

  • Police Investigating Individuals Posing as Police Officers

    Police Investigating Individuals Posing as Police Officers

    The Calgary Police Service is investigating after three vehicles were pulled over by men posing as police officers Saturday night. Between 11 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, three vehicles pulled over after a car pulled up behind them with a flashing strobe light. Once stopped, men from the car demanded money from…

  • Alberta Moves to Protect Calgary, Neighbouring Communities from Severe Flooding

    Alberta Moves to Protect Calgary, Neighbouring Communities from Severe Flooding

      New flood protection along the Bow and Elbow Rivers will protect Calgary and upstream communities from the type of severe flooding that occurred in June 2013, the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history. “Building Alberta’s flood defenses will help protect families and businesses from a repeat of the devastation experienced in 2013, when more…

  • Alberta’s Happy Hibernators: Bears

    Alberta’s Happy Hibernators: Bears

      We can all see the signs. Leaves changing colour, crop harvest, frost on the windshield…whether you love it or hate it – winter is on its way. As people, we have a few ways of dealing with the drop in temperature, snow and wind. Animals also have different ways of coping. Some animals brave…

  • Alberta REALTORS® Welcome Minister Danielle Larivee to Service Alberta, Municipal Affairs Role

    Alberta REALTORS® Welcome Minister Danielle Larivee to Service Alberta, Municipal Affairs Role

    Calgary AB – The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and its 10,000 REALTOR® members across the province congratulate MLA Danielle Larivee on her appointment as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Service Alberta. AREA is looking forward to working with Minister Larivee in her new role, which was announced, along with other Cabinet moves, by Premier…

  • RCMP Nanton – Break and Enter

    RCMP Nanton – Break and Enter

      On Friday October 23, 2015, Nanton RCMP responded to a break and enter to a rural property just south of Nanton. Entry was gained forcefully through the front door. Fortunately the resident was not at home at the time. Occurrence happened between 0730hrs and 1710hrs on October 23, 2015. Stolen were two rifles: BSA…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Halloween

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Halloween

      Halloween – a time to dress up in costume and stock up on candy. No wonder kids love this time of year! Halloween can be frustrating for parents who don’t want to send mixed messages by letting their children go candy crazy. Here are some ideas to lessen the impact of candy on your…

  • Black Diamond Conducting Citizen Satisfaction Survey

    Black Diamond Conducting Citizen Satisfaction Survey

    The 2015 Citizen Satisfaction Survey should have been in residents’ mailboxes last week.  Each household will receive 1 copy with 1 “pin” number.  The person completing the survey on behalf of the household will have the option of completing a hard copy survey and mailing it back to Banister Research for tabulation, or by using the enclosed…

  • Alberta & 3M Canada partner to create new opportunities for healthcare innovation, diversification

    Alberta & 3M Canada partner to create new opportunities for healthcare innovation, diversification

    A partnership aimed at developing and testing medical technologies in Alberta has announced its first project. The collaboration between the Government of Alberta, 3M Canada and the University of Calgary is designed to help establish Alberta as a hub for medical product innovation and improve the health and wellness of Albertans. The first project awarded…

  • From My Bookshelf: Featuring Robert McCammon and Paula McLain

    From My Bookshelf: Featuring Robert McCammon and Paula McLain

      By Lynn Willoughby Speaks the Nightbird by Robert McCammon McCammon didn’t write anything for ten years or so.  I have read several of his and they are macabre, ironic, often weird thrillers.  I love them because they are complex, often with a very unexpected conclusion.  This one did not disappoint, plus there was lots of…

  • Turner Valley School News: Transformation in the Learning Commons

    Turner Valley School News: Transformation in the Learning Commons

    This beautiful artwork appeared on the Learning Commons library book trolley courtesy of Amanda Gentry. Mandy took the old and tired library trolley home for the summer and brought it back this week decorated with these enchanting designs. What an amazing transformation!!! Students and staff alike are impressed with the fantastical theme that Mrs. Gentry used to turn the book cart into a…

  • ABC Camp Returns to Millarville

    ABC Camp Returns to Millarville

    After an almost 20 year hiatus, the Alberta South Region of the Canadian Pony Club hosted an ABC Camp at the Millarville Racing and Ag Society grounds during the first week in August. The ABC Camp is an Equestrian Camp geared towards young riders who have obtained the higher levels in Pony Club. All members…

  • On It! Public Transit Project Information Session in Diamond-Valley

    On It! Public Transit Project Information Session in Diamond-Valley

    The CRP will be hosting Information Sessions in both Black Diamond and Turner Valley regarding a regional public transit project. The Turner Valley session will be on Monday, October 26th in the Sheep River Library from 4:30 to 8pm. The Black Diamond session will be held in the Town Office, Main Floor, from 4 to…