Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP High River – Drive by Shooting

    RCMP High River – Drive by Shooting

      High River, Alberta – On October 20th at approximately 1630 hrs a call was received regarding a possible drive by shooting in the Highwood Heritage Estates, west of the High River Cemetery.   Police attended the location, and discovered a truck parked near a home and the home itself with bullet holes.  No one was…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Single Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Cochrane – Single Vehicle Collision

      Cochrane, Alberta – On October 20th 2015 at approximately 5 PM, the Cochrane RCMP and emergency services responded to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.  The motorcycle had been traveling west bound on Highway 1A near Jamieson Road when it went off the road into the north ditch. Highway 1A had to be…

  • New Chair to lead Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board

    New Chair to lead Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board

    E.J (James) Kindrake has been appointed to a three-year term to lead the Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta. “Mr. Kindrake brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Workers’ Compensation Board. I am confident that his visionary and collaborative approach will help ensure workers and employers receive fair and equitable treatment.” ~ Lori Sigurdson,…

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Alberta’s Small Businesses

    Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Alberta’s Small Businesses

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Alberta’s small businesses: “October 18 – 24 is Small Business Week, a time when we recognize and celebrate the key role small business plays in the economies and communities across our province. Small businesses are strong contributors to the provincial economy and are job creators. They…

  • Small Business Week: Things I Wish I Knew……

    Small Business Week: Things I Wish I Knew……

    We Grow Alberta stories ATB Financial is inspired by the small businesses that help Alberta grow. We meet some incredible entrepreneurs and we love sharing their stories, learning from their experiences, and weighing in with expert insight that could help you. Among the businesses featured here, you’ll see YYC Cycle, our 2015 $50,000 We Grow…

  • Enough with Demonizing Coal

    The evidence disproves the ideological-driven phase-out coal campaign By Michelle Stirling-Anosh, Communications manager, Friends of Science Society CALGARY, AB/ Troy Media/ – Albertans have recently been told by Premier Rachel Notley that Alberta is on track to having “bad air” and that restrictions will be imposed if we don’t get our environmental house in order. Fear is…

  • An Emotional Crowning of the 2016 Calgary Stampede Royalty

    An Emotional Crowning of the 2016 Calgary Stampede Royalty

      Calgary – Following an intense, month-long, competition, filled with riding, speeches and hosting, three young ladies were crowned the 2016 Calgary Stampede Queen and Princesses. The Agrium Western Event Centre hosted the final riding competition and the ultimate crowning of Stampede Queen Maggie Shortt and Princesses, Chelsey Jacobson and Bailee Billington. Maggie Shortt– Calgary Stampede…

  • RCMP Lethbridge: Injury School Bus Collision Highway 25 just North of Highway 3

    RCMP Lethbridge: Injury School Bus Collision Highway 25 just North of Highway 3

      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.  The…

  • Flu Shot Clinics Open Today

    Flu Shot Clinics Open Today

    Alberta’s Influenza Immunization Program  CALGARY – Starting today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Albertans will have the opportunity to protect themselves and others against influenza with the launch of Alberta’s annual influenza immunization program. The program makes vaccine available free of charge to all Albertans six months of age and older at hundreds of Alberta Health Services…

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on the Federal Election

      October 19, 2015 Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the result of the 2015 federal election: “I would like to congratulate Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau on his electoral victory. “I look forward to working collaboratively with him to build a strong Alberta within a strong Canada. “As leaders, we need to…

  • Jean Statement on Results of Federal Election

      FORT MCMURRAY, AB (October 19, 2015): Wildrose Leader Brian Jean issued the following statement on the results of the federal election: “On behalf of the Wildrose Official Opposition, I congratulate Justin Trudeau on the results of today’s decisive election. The Liberals had a well-run campaign, and I look forward to having an opportunity to…

  • National 2015 Elections Results and the Foothills Riding Results

    National 2015 Elections Results and the Foothills Riding Results

    Here are the National results as reported by Elections Canada Party                                     Seats                %            Number of Votes Liberal                                      184                54.4%             6,930,136 Consevative                                99                29.3%             5,600,496 NDP-New Democratic Party          44                13.0%              3,461,262 For the full results…

  • Okotoks Now Has Electric Vehicle Chargers in Town!

    Okotoks Now Has Electric Vehicle Chargers in Town!

      The Town of Okotoks has installed two electrical vehicle charging stations downtown. The chargers are located on Elizabeth Street directly in front of the Okotoks Municipal Centre. One charger is exclusively for Telsa vehicles and the other is a universal charger. The chargers were donated to the Town by Sun Country Highway as part…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: AGM and Winter Planters

    Millarville Horticulture Club: AGM and Winter Planters

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. November 10th is next meeting of the fall. This meeting is our AGM. Come and vote. December 8th we will be making winter planters with…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Theft, Vandalism and Counterfeit Bills

    RCMP Airdrie – Theft, Vandalism and Counterfeit Bills

      Theft of Heavy Equipment Airdrie, Alberta – The Airdrie RCMP is seeking information on a theft of heavy equipment. An Allied G90 Breaker, a large piece of heavy equipment, was removed from a construction site on 24th and Yankee Valley in Airdrie sometime over the weekend of October 10th to October 13th, 2015. Workers…