Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Meet Tanya MacPherson – Liberal Candidate – 2015 Federal Election

    Businesswoman, researcher, and mother, Tanya MacPherson has the passion and dedication to bring real change to Foothills this coming fall. With fifteen years of experience in research labs including, Agriculture Canada, the National Research Council and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Tanya has a wealth of experience which will help her serve the farmers and…

  • United Nurses of Alberta responds to disciplinary action at South Health Campus

    United Nurses of Alberta responds to disciplinary action at South Health Campus

    By United Nurses of Alberta October 14, 2015 15:21 (Last updated October 14, 2015 15:21) A statement widely distributed today by Alberta Health Services President and CEO Vickie Kaminski makes the claim 48 employees at the South Health Campus in Calgary have been found to have inappropriately accessed a patient’s information and that these employees…

  • Redcliff RCMP – Fraud in Relation to After School Program

    Redcliff RCMP – Fraud in Relation to After School Program

      Redcliff RCMP has charged a male with two counts of Theft Over $5000 in relation to a local school council program.  Preston Scott SCHUETT is accused of stealing over $29,000 dating back to 2013.  SCHUETT has never been employed by Prairie Rose School Division but did provide bookkeeping services for the After School Care…

  • ASIRT Seeks Witnesses to Officer-Involved Shooting in Lethbridge

    ASIRT Seeks Witnesses to Officer-Involved Shooting in Lethbridge

    On October 9, 2015, ASIRT (Alberta Serious Incident Response Team) was directed to enter into an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting that occurred on the same date in Lethbridge. At approximately 6:29 p.m. that evening, the Lethbridge Regional Police Service (LPRS) received multiple 911 calls about a man causing a disturbance in…

  • What Bullying Is … and Isn’t

    What Bullying Is … and Isn’t

    Turner Valley School News – Ask the Principal The topic of bullying is very important to address in today’s world. The actual word ‘bullying’ is unfortunately used by students and adults in many situations, without an understanding that bullying, conflict, threats and social skills are not the same thing. Interestingly, the word ‘bullying’ is mostly…

  • RCMP Banff Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying a Theft Suspect

    RCMP Banff Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying a Theft Suspect

      On September 17th, 2015, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Banff RCMP received a complaint of theft from The Source, located in the Cascade Plaza, in the Town of Banff. Sometime between 2:00 p.m. and 2:10 p.m. on September 17th, 2015 an unknown male entered the store and stole various electronics items. Police obtained Surveillance footage…

  • Calgary RCMP Serious Crimes Branch – Andrew Snow arrested

    Calgary RCMP Serious Crimes Branch – Andrew Snow arrested

      Red Deer, Alta. – At approximately 4 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2015, Red Deer RCMP responded to a sighting of wanted person Andrew Snow. Snow, 29, was arrested without incident, while travelling as a passenger in a vehicle. Snow is facing further charges for breaching his court imposed conditions and remains in custody. His…

  • Man Van Visits Communities in Southern Alberta

    Man Van Visits Communities in Southern Alberta

      The Urban Man Van will be in Calgary at the following locations and dates: Saturday, October 24th Safeway – Ogden 7740 18th Street SE 11:00 – 2:00 Saturday, November 7th Safeway – Whitehorn 3550 32 Ave. NE 11:00 – 2:00 Friday, November 20th Alberta Treasury Branch Chinook Centre 12:00 – 3:00 The Combines for…

  • New Board Chair appointed to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

    New Board Chair appointed to Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

    Susan Green has been appointed Chair of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Board. In addition to Green’s appointment, Ken Knowles joins the AGLC Board as a member. Both appointments are effective immediately. Susan Green has been appointed Chair of the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) Board. In addition to Green’s appointment, Ken…

  • Meet Alison Thompson – NDP Candidate – 2015 Federal Election

    Long before I wore heels to work, I wore construction boots. Flecked black with oil and a rainbow of paint colours. I still have those boots, as a proud reminder of how my energy career began at Shell Canada’s Waterton Gas Plant, over 20 years ago. Living in Pincher Creek, I traveled over what felt…

  • Recognize a Great Kid in Your Community

    Recognize a Great Kid in Your Community

      Nominations are open across Alberta for the 16th annual Great Kids Award. The Great Kids Award is given to recognize young Albertans for helping, inspiring and changing the lives of others. Young leaders accomplish this in various ways, from volunteering for organizations to fundraising for charity. “Great kids capture the vitality of Alberta and…

  • Provincial Water Collaborative – Update

    Provincial Water Collaborative – Update

      By Suzanne Oel, MD of Foothills Councillor, Div 4 Recently, I attended our provincial “Water Collaborative”, including our southern Alberta Municipalities and interested organizations, which is now meeting again as our new government moves forward. The Resilience & Mitigation Branch, under Alberta Environment & Parks, continues to evaluate the possible flood water storage options previously…

  • Mayor Robertson Presents Grand Prize

    Mayor Robertson Presents Grand Prize

    Mayor Robertson presented the Grand Prize to our #thingstodoinOkotoks Slogan Contest Grant Prize Winner! The results are in and boy were they close, but Sarah Newman took home the grand prize for best slogan with ‘A touch of nature, a touch of class, a touch of small town living’.  Sarah and her daughter Karissa collected…

  • Airdrie RCMP Investigating Several Suspected Arson Incidents

    Airdrie RCMP Investigating Several Suspected Arson Incidents

      Airdrie, Alberta – Airdrie RCMP are currently investigating numerous suspicious fires in the Airdrie City and Airdrie Rural area. Airdrie Fire Services, Rocky View Fire Services have also responded and are investigating. October 1st, 2015, Airdrie City RCMP responded to a small suspicious fire in the Main Street Plaza parking lot. October 7th, 2015,…

  • Inspiring Education Leads to 5 Straight Years of Classroom Frustration: Smith

      EDMONTON, AB: Five straight years of floundering math Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) scores show it’s time for Alberta Education to get away from implementing the Inspiring Education framework and go back to fundamental teaching methods, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith said today. PAT scores released Thursday show over one quarter of Alberta students…