Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Encourages Gambling for Entertainment

    Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Encourages Gambling for Entertainment

      Bill Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC), issued the following statement acknowledging Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (October 12-18). “Promoting healthy gaming environments is a shared responsibility of the AGLC, and our industry and community partners. Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an opportunity to further educate Albertans…

  • Minister Eggen strives to improve governance of Edmonton Catholic Schools

      Education Minister David Eggen has appointed an expert adviser to work with Edmonton Catholic Schools to improve board governance. “I expect the elected members of all school boards across Alberta to act in the best interests of students. Over the past few weeks, it has become apparent that the board of Edmonton Catholic Schools…

  • Dialogue and openness sets the foundation for renewed relationship

    Premier Notley, Grand Chief Charles Weaselhead and Chiefs from Treaty 7 First Nations met to discuss working together to build a new relationship based on trust and respect. Today, the Premier and Chiefs of Treaty 7 met to discuss how to work together on a number of priorities. The initial conversation included: Progress on the…

  • Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy to grow and diversify Alberta business

    Premier Rachel Notley has named Joseph Doucet, Dean of the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business, as the chair of the new Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. The 10-member Committee will provide independent, expert advice to the Premier and government as it works to support Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The…

  • NDP ideology takes a toll on Alberta small business

      When the NDP government pledged to drastically hike Alberta’s minimum wage by 50 per cent, I took immediate concern for our province’s small businesses and the people they employ. In October, the first of three increases was implemented, and I set off on a provincial tour to find out how small business was being…

  • Meet John Barlow – Conservative Candidate – 2015 Federal Election

    John Barlow was elected as a Member of Parliament to represent the federal riding of Macleod on June 30, 2014 in a by-election resulting from the retirement of former MP Ted Menzies. John has been a member of the Standing Committees on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and The Status of Women. Prior to being…

  • Charges laid in Airdrie RCMP Arson investigations

    Charges laid in Airdrie RCMP Arson investigations

    Airdrie, AB – On October 13th, 2015, the Airdrie RCMP received a tip regarding two suspicious males seen in the vicinity of a dumpster fire in downtown Airdrie. Police successfully located the males and following further investigation, the males were arrested relation to several arsons that occurred on October 12th, 2015, at the 2400 block of Ravenswood View SE, in Airdrie, Alberta. Nickolas MASCHKE,…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Partial Highway Obstruction: Semi Truck and Trailer Roll Over

    RCMP Cochrane – Partial Highway Obstruction: Semi Truck and Trailer Roll Over

    At 5:00am, on October 16, 2015, Cochrane RCMP responded to a complaint of a single vehicle roll over just west of the Morley Road overpass on the Trans Canada Highway approximately 50 kilometers west of Calgary.   Police found a fully loaded semi truck and trailer had left the road way and was on its side…

  • Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway

    Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway

    Albertans are invited to weigh in on proposed consumer protection regulations connected with the Condominium Property Amendment Act. “Strengthening consumer protection is a priority of our government and that’s why we’re proposing stronger disclosure and clear options for new buyers when their condos are not completed on time or as promised.” ~ Deron Bilous, Minister…

  • Despite sacrifices, Alberta entrepreneurs happy: ATB Business Beat

    Despite sacrifices, Alberta entrepreneurs happy: ATB Business Beat

    Calgary — Despite an economic slowdown, long work weeks and countless sacrifices in their personal lives, Alberta’s small and mid-sized business owners are in a good mood. According to ATB Financial’s latest Business Beat Survey, 77 per cent of business owners in Alberta are happy, including 22 per cent who say they are very happy. When asked…

  • New mural Designs Approved by High River Council

    New mural Designs Approved by High River Council

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Council approved the recommendations for two new murals that members of the Mural Ad Hoc Committee presented to council during the meeting October 13. The committee’s selections included the design by Michelle Loughery featuring horses running through water. Entitled “New Roots,” the design reflects the unity of the community working together…

  • Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016

    Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016

    Women’s Only Obstacle Race benefitting Easter Seals Alberta and Children’s Hospital Aid Society Calgary AB – Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016!   Woman2Warrior Calgary is a non-timed run covering about 4.5km of trails and terrain. The course features obstacles to test strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure. The event will take place on May…

  • Mayor Nenshi’s Statement about Uber Entering Calgary

    Mayor Nenshi’s Statement about Uber Entering Calgary

    Thursday, October 15, 2015 Earlier today, Uber, a private for hire vehicle company, announced that it will commence operations in Calgary. I am disappointed that they have decided to do so without adequate insurance or regulations to protect public safety. Learn more here. Uber has shown itself to be flexible in different regulatory environments around…

  • Phase Three and Four of High River Downtown Construction to be Completed in 2016

    Phase Three and Four of High River Downtown Construction to be Completed in 2016

      HIGH RIVER, AB: High River council voted to combine phases three and four of the downtown reconstruction program at the Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting. Combining the two phases will maximize the amount of work that can be completed in the 2016 construction season and accelerate the project’s completion date. The downtown reconstruction program is…

  • Town to Host Final Open House for Phase III of Heritage Inventory Project

    Town to Host Final Open House for Phase III of Heritage Inventory Project

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is inviting residents to share their knowledge and memories of shortlisted historic properties at the final open house of Phase III of the Heritage Inventory Project. “As we move into the final stage of this project, we want to give residents another chance to share any…