Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Dark Skies in the MD of Foothills

    Dark Skies in the MD of Foothills

    By Suzanne Oel, MD of Foothills Councillor, Div 4 In July 2015, the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASSCA) was designated a “Dark Sky Preserve”, the first in Canada, by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada!  This is yet another reason to celebrate and promote Dark Skies in the M.D. of Foothills – to consider the…

  • Meet Romy Tittel – Green Party Candidate – 2015 Federal Election

    Engage, Educate, Motivate I am a first-generation Canadian, born and raised in Calgary, currently residing in the Springbank area west of Calgary. My husband of 33 years and I own and operate PROCAD Software, which has been serving the process engineering community for over 27 years. Besides being a business woman and an artist (romytittel.com),…

  • Foothills School Division shares provincial results and focus areas for 2015-2016

    Foothills School Division shares provincial results and focus areas for 2015-2016

      High River, AB – While several overall measures related to student learning and achievement in Foothills School Division (FSD) remained strong according to provincial assessment results released yesterday, Superintendent John Bailey says the division is committed to continuous growth and improvement, and has identified focus areas for improvement in the year ahead. Among the…

  • Education Minister Must Reassure Parents on New School Build Timelines: Wildrose

    Education Minister Must Reassure Parents on New School Build Timelines: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB: One of the most mishandled files to grace the desk of a provincial cabinet minister is moving in the right direction with an Auditor General’s study into school capital planning in the province, but more questions remain about whether schools will actually be built by their new completion dates, the Wildrose Official…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Point, Pause, Proceed

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Point, Pause, Proceed

      Vehicle collisions involving children happen most often in September and October, followed by May and June, says Parachute, a national injury prevention organization. Back to school is a busy time with new routines and daylight decreasing. Teaching your child how to safely cross the road and recognizing when he is ready to do this…

  • Sheldon Kennedy Contributes to Mental Health Review

    Sheldon Kennedy Contributes to Mental Health Review

    Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL hockey player and activist for preventing sexual abuse, met with the Mental Health Review Committee in Edmonton on October 8 to share his insights on improving Alberta’s current addictions and mental health system. “As someone who has been an advocate for children who suffer from bullying, abuse and harassment, I am…

  • Don’t Get Played, use your GameSense!

    Don’t Get Played, use your GameSense!

    New responsible gambling program encourages players to know the games they play Ever wonder when you play blackjack, who wins when you and the dealer both ‘bust’ your hand?  Do you know the odds of winning a lottery jackpot by picking 7 out of 7 numbers?  If you rolled ‘snake eyes’ once, what are your…

  • Celebrating the 2015 Seniors Service Award winners

    Eight dedicated and inspiring recipients were celebrated at the 2015 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards at Government House. Winners were selected from 81 nominees – 59 individuals and 22 organizations. This year’s award recipients include Gladys Johnson, a Rimbey-area volunteer for more than 60 years, and the Golden Dreams Band that gigs 50 times a year…

  • Minister of Education Leads Discussion on Provincial Achievement Test results

    Education Minister David Eggen met with education partners to discuss trends in student exam results. Minister Eggen met with leaders from the Alberta Teachers Association, Alberta School Boards Association, College of Alberta School Superintendents and Alberta School Councils’ Association to discuss ways to work together to communicate PAT results to parents, and co-ordinate efforts to…

  • Thank-you from the Family of Joshua Baldeosingh

    Thank-you from the Family of Joshua Baldeosingh

    At this time of thanksgiving, our family would like to say a huge thank you for all of your love and support this summer following the sudden passing of Joshua (our son-in-law) in a vehicle accident. We have been so touched by your thoughtful cards and emails, and generous meals and gifts. Though this journey…

  • Government Looks to Strengthen Consumer Protection for Payday Loan Users

    Albertans are being asked to share their opinions and experiences with payday loans through an online survey. The survey is part of the government’s comprehensive review of the Payday Loans Regulation. All payday lenders operating in Alberta are licensed under the regulation, which expires on June 30, 2016. “Protecting consumers is a priority of our…

  • November 1st is the Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test

    November 1st is the Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test

    Alberta is one of 10 provinces/territories to participate in a national simultaneous smoke alarm test, and all Albertans are invited to join in. The ‘Great Canadian Smoke Alarm Test’ takes place Sunday, November 1st from 10 am to 11 am (local time).  Taking part is easy and could prevent fire tragedies in our communities. To…

  • Smoke alarms: Still your best tool for surviving a fire

    Smoke alarms: Still your best tool for surviving a fire

      The sound of a smoke alarm can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Research shows that working smoke alarms cut the chances of dying in a fire nearly in half. But they must be working properly to do so. Data from the Office of the Fire Commissioner show many homes…

  • Millarville School News: Getting Out There

    Millarville School News: Getting Out There

      Over the past two weeks, we have had trips to the Calgary Zoo, Mt. Yamnuska, Kananaskis (3 trips total!), Mrs. Stabler’s garden, and Millarville Ridge. We live in an ideal location to get outside and learn in and with nature. Richard Louv said it best in his book “Last Child in the Woods,” “Time…

  • Keep Cigarette Butts out of Planters

    Keep Cigarette Butts out of Planters

    Homeowner reminded that flower pots are not safe ashtrays The local fire department in an Alberta town was called to the scene of an exterior house fire. A fire had originated in a peat moss-filled flower pot on the backyard deck. A few hours earlier, two residents of the home had extinguished their cigarette butts…