Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Alberta Tops List of Entrepreneurial Cities; Okotoks Comes in at Number 6!

    Alberta Tops List of Entrepreneurial Cities; Okotoks Comes in at Number 6!

      Six of top 10 cities from Alberta; low rankings for Calgary and Edmonton reflect lack of focus on small-business friendly policies CALGARY – According to the 2015 Entrepreneurial Communities Report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Alberta once again dominates the annual rankings of Canada’s best places to start and grow a…

  • Royalty Framework May Spur Billions in Value Added Investment

      Alberta’s Industrial Heartland – Albertans could see nearly $25 billion of new investment flow into the province’s energy sector as a result of the Royalty Review. Changing the current Royalty Framework to recognize and incent value adding within Alberta will help optimize returns to Albertans and generate additional investment in energy processing. Alberta’s Industrial…

  • Heartland Filming in High River Oct 19-22

    Heartland Filming in High River Oct 19-22

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Heartland film crews will once again return to High River on Monday, October 19 and will be in the downtown area until the evening of Thursday, October 22. On Monday, October 19 crews will be parking equipment and vehicles along the former railway tracks and gravel area between 1st and Centre…

  • Today History Will Be Made ~ Be a Part of It: VOTE!

    Today History Will Be Made ~ Be a Part of It: VOTE!

    Election 2015 Polling stations are open from 7:30am to 7:30pm. Where do I vote? Foothills (Alberta) Find out by clicking here If you live outside of the Foothills area you can find your information by click here: http://www.elections.ca/home.aspx  

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Raising an Active Child

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Raising an Active Child

    The ABCs of physical literacy Did you know that helping your child develop physical literacy and a love of being active is a lot like helping them to become a better reader and develop a love for reading? Physical literacy is when kids have a wide range of basic movement skills and the confidence to…

  • Calgary Fire Department honours Calgarians for brave acts

    Calgary Fire Department honours Calgarians for brave acts

      Last week, 28 citizens, seven firefighters and nine police constables were honoured for their acts of bravery and displays of kindness to others during an emergency situation. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth awarded the recipients with medals, certificates and warm words of thanks for making a difference in someone’s life. Among the award recipients was…

  • From My Bookshelf: Featuring Julie Otsuka and Kristina McMorris

    From My Bookshelf: Featuring Julie Otsuka and Kristina McMorris

      By Lynn Willoughby When the Emperor Was Divine ~ Julie Otsuka This debut novel is lyrical, sad, warm and left me feeling like I was living it. The ending is extremely powerful. It is the story of one Japanese American family and their life beginning in 1942. Overnight they were reclassified as “enemy aliens”.…

  • Premises Affected by Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Alberta in 2015

    Premises Affected by Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Alberta in 2015

    Canada’s control program for equine infectious anemia (EIA) has made significant progress in reducing the prevalence of the disease in Canada. However, despite the best efforts of the horse industry and governments, EIA continues to be detected in Western Canada, particularly in the northern parts of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as in…

  • Longview Library News: Warm Up to Fall Programs and Reading

    Longview Library News: Warm Up to Fall Programs and Reading

      The fall season is off to a good start at the library. With the opening of the wonderful new library in Calgary, much is being talked about the new and exciting purpose of libraries today. They have become the hub of the community and community centres, not just “book warehouses”. Your library offers programs,…

  • OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days

    OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days

    By Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events & Agriculture, Calgary Stampede Breathtaking views and perfect late summer weather greeted nearly 500 guests at the Calgary Stampede OH Ranch during this August’s Open Farm Days. For the first time since the historic property was gifted to the Calgary Stampede Foundation in 2012, the OH Ranch opened…

  • The 2016 Calgary Stampede Indian Princess Crowned

    The 2016 Calgary Stampede Indian Princess Crowned

      Calgary – The Calgary Stampede crowned the 2016 Indian Princess Sunday afternoon. The event celebrated the traditions of the Treaty 7 First Nations. Vanessa Stiffarm received the crown and title following the final speech and traditional dance competitions. Stiffarm, 25, from the Blood Tribe, wowed the judges with her incredible poise and beautiful Jingle Dress…

  • Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

      On Wednesday, October 14, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. NOTE TO ASSIGNMENT EDITORS – All media are welcome to attend. The 60-minute ceremony begins at 4 p.m. on October 14 at Government House, located at 12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton. Media may also…

  • China Trade Mission Important Learning Opportunity for the NDP Government

    China Trade Mission Important Learning Opportunity for the NDP Government

        EDMONTON, AB: On the eve of Alberta Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd’s trade mission to China, the Wildrose Official Opposition commended the government for undertaking this trip, and encouraging the minister to make it a meaningful one. “I am encouraged to see this government taking relations with Alberta’s second largest trading partner seriously,” Wildrose Leader…

  • Celebrating ongoing TCT development in Bragg Creek, Alberta

    Celebrating ongoing TCT development in Bragg Creek, Alberta

      Passionate Trail volunteers and supporters gathered at the West Bragg Creek Recreation Area in Bragg Creek, Alberta, on September 12 to celebrate the official opening of the All Season Trail and the near completion of the West Bragg Creek Community Trail. Deborah Apps, TCT president & CEO, attended the event and thanked the attendees…

  • Alberta Government Misses the Mark with Advisory Committee on the Economy

      Job creators fed up with government’s lack of small business focus CALGARY – Following Premier Notley’s announcement she is appointing an Advisory Committee on the Economy, small business owners are concerned about the government’s lack of representation of independent business owners.  Small businesses make up 95 per cent of all businesses in Alberta and…