Tag: Southern Alberta

AUMA Applauds Province’s Commitment to Economic Development

Edmonton – AUMA is pleased with yesterday’s announcement of a new economic development department, given the government’s commitment to grow and diversify our economy. The focus is on economic development, which comes on the heels of the Premier’s announcement of a Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. “Alberta is at a critical point in its global…

October 23, 2015
Child and Youth Advocate Appears Before the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee

Del Graff, Provincial Child and Youth Advocate, appeared before the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee in Calgary (Tuesday) morning and spoke about how the current mental health system is working for vulnerable children and youth. Graff also proposed ideas on how to improve the system. “I spoke with the Committee about what we have heard from…

October 23, 2015
Shop (small) Until you Drop this Saturday!

Canadians who shop small will make a big difference on October 24 Toronto, October 22, 2015 – This weekend presents the perfect opportunity for consumers who want to make a big difference in their local community by shopping small. October 24 marks the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, when Canadians turn out to support…

October 22, 2015
RCMP – Theft Under $5,000 at Cochrane Chatters Hair Beauty Salon

On October 2nd 2015 at 8:38pm a female entered Chatters Hair Beauty Salon in Cochrane. The female in question was captured on surveillance footage stealing two hair extensions and a flat iron, totalling over $700. The female is described as being in her mid 20’s early 30’s, stocky build, chest tattoos and shoulder length red hair. Public assistance…

October 22, 2015
Turner Valley Waterworks System Found “More than Adequate”

EAB Decision – Waterworks System Amending Approvals The Town of Turner Valley is in receipt of the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board decision respecting the various appeals of its waterworks system amending approvals. We are pleased to report that the Board found the terms and conditions in the Amending Approvals are “more than adequate” to provide…

October 22, 2015
RCMP Lethbridge – Injury School Bus Collision Highway 25 just North of Highway 3

Background On October 19, 2015 at approximately 3:45 p.m. Lethbridge RCMP along with the Coalhurst Fire Department and Lethbridge EMS responded to a two vehicle collision along highway 25 a few kilometers north of Highway 3. A school bus with student passengers was stopped on the edge of the northbound lane of highway 25 allowing a student to disembark. …

October 22, 2015
New Ministry to Focus on Economic Development

A new ministry of Economic Development and Trade is being created to support greater economic growth and diversification for Alberta and jobs for Alberta’s communities. Deron Bilous has been named minister of the new department, and will oversee implementation of the economic plan. It will include enhanced supports for small- and medium-sized businesses, sector…

October 22, 2015
New Department Won’t Stop the Pain of Bad NDP Economic Policies: Wildrose

EDMONTON, AB (October 22, 2015): If the NDP government was serious about diversifying the economy, it would stop hurting business and investor confidence with bad economic policies, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. With this cabinet shuffle, the important ministry of Municipal Affairs gets its sixth minister in three years as Deron Bilous is…

October 22, 2015
Thank You, Foster and Kinship Caregivers

Caregivers are recognized for opening their homes to children in need during National Foster Family Week – October 18 to 24. Foster parents and kinship caregivers support some of Alberta’s most vulnerable children. They offer hope, support and compassion—sometimes in emergency situations, sometimes for years. “Foster parents and kinship caregivers help connect children with family…

October 22, 2015
Cabinet Changes Show Focus on Economic Diversification, Supporting Job Growth

The changes to Cabinet demonstrate the Notley government’s focus on economic diversification and supporting Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Deron Bilous will serve as Minister of Economic Development and Trade. Minister Bilous most recently served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister of Service Alberta. Minister Bilous will also chair a Cabinet committee tasked…

October 22, 2015
The Future of Electric Vehicles in Calgary

Are electric vehicles (EV) really the future? How fast are they coming? Is our infrastructure ready? What is the City of Calgary doing to support their integration? These questions and others were discussed amongst 60 citizens as well as government and industry leaders at the September 15th ‘Potential for Electric Vehicles’ event hosted by…

October 22, 2015
2016 Calgary Stampede poster artwork pays homage to Stampede Ranch’s “Born to Buck” program

Calgary – The Calgary Stampede revealed the original artwork for the 2016 Stampede poster (October 5th) at the Central Calgary Public Library. Community members, and Stampede employees and volunteers in cowboy hats, cheered the unveiling of the painting. The 2016 poster artwork, completed by Calgary artist Michelle Grant, represents six horses that have been bred and…

October 21, 2015
NDP Break Balanced Budget Pledge

EDMONTON, AB (October 21, 2015): Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s announcement of delaying balancing the budget until 2020 leads to questions of whether the NDP will ever balance the books, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “This is the NDP breaking their single most important campaign promise of balancing the budget before the end of…

October 21, 2015
Turner Valley School News: Alberta Authors Visit Sheep River Library

October brings Canadian Library Month. For the last three years Sheep River Library has joined the celebration of Library Month with author visits for elementary school students, and this year is no exception. Turner Valley School and C.I. McLaren students have been invited once again to sit by the fireside for fun and informative talks given by a variety of Alberta authors and…

October 21, 2015
Ask the Expert: Free Small Business Event in Black Diamond

Are you the owner of a small business, sole proprietor or home based business in the Diamond Valley? Or are you thinking of setting up a business? Then come along to this FREE informal event. You’ll meet a range of business experts that can provide you with helpful free advice-everything from business finance, marketing, employee…

October 21, 2015