Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Foothills – UPDATE

    Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Foothills – UPDATE

    The Thunderstorm Warning has ended. The Watch remains in effect. 12:45 PM MDT Friday 15 July 2016 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills…

  • Tough Times Will Continue for Many Albertans: ATB Economic Outlook

    Tough Times Will Continue for Many Albertans: ATB Economic Outlook

    Calgary — While there are signs of improvement, the second half of 2016 will continue to be difficult for Albertans and businesses in our province. Today, ATB Financial is releasing its latest quarterly Economic Outlook for the province, providing insight into what may happen in the months ahead. Capturing five primary economic indicators, the key results from…

  • Two Juniors from the Highwood Golf & Country Club Competing in Championship Semi-Final

    Two Juniors from the Highwood Golf & Country Club Competing in Championship Semi-Final

    Two junior golfers playing from the Highwood Golf & Country Club are competing in the semi-finals of the 2016 Alberta Amateur PAIRSGolf Junior Championship. This is the first year this championship competition is being held. Winners of the semi-final will move on to the finals. The Champions will be determined before the end of July.…

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Taliyah Marsman

    Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Taliyah Marsman

    Premier Rachel Notley has provided the following statement on Taliyah Leigh Marsman. Taliyah was the subject of an Amber Alert since Tuesday. Her body was found yesterday. “Our hearts are broken at the tragic end of the search for little Taliyah. I know everyone prayed that she be found and returned to her family, to…

  • Southern Alberta RCMP – Off Road Accident and Theft of Flags

    Southern Alberta RCMP – Off Road Accident and Theft of Flags

    Cochrane RCMP Respond to Off-Road Vehicle Rollover Cochrane Alberta – On July 14th 2016 Cochrane RCMP received a call of a side by side off highway vehicle that rolled in Mclean Creek Alberta. Preliminary investigation reveals that a 12 year old male from Calgary was operating the vehicle when it rolled. A 9 year old…

  • Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Learn from scientists and historians working in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Waterton Lakes National Park Parks Canada and the U.S. National Park Service will host the 13th annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day at the Falls Theatre (near Cameron Falls) in Waterton Lakes National Park on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. This international event, held annually…

  • Tragic End to Amber Alert for Taliyah Marman

    Tragic End to Amber Alert for Taliyah Marman

    It was with deep sadness that the Calgary Police Service issued the following statement at 11:00pm last night, July 14th, 2016: “The Calgary Police Service is deeply saddened to report that a body, believed to be that of Taliyah Leigh MARSMAN, has been located. Two counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths of…

  • NOT a Beaver

    NOT a Beaver

    There is a mammal that lives in our ponds here at Glenbow.  And while it may be a rodent, it is not a beaver… The muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus, is the largest member of the mouse family, and while it may be a semi aquatic rodent like the beaver, the similarities end there.  The muskrat has a thin…

  • Technical Consultation on Private Automobile Insurance Regulations is Underway

    Technical Consultation on Private Automobile Insurance Regulations is Underway

    The Alberta Government is conducting consultations with industry stakeholders on the private automobile insurance system. A targeted stakeholder consultation is underway to gather evidence-based information to inform potential technical changes to regulations governing the private insurance system. The Automobile Accident Insurance Benefits Regulations, Automobile Insurance Premiums Regulation, Minor Injury Regulation and Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols…

  • Strathmore RCMP investigate Sexual Assault

    Strathmore RCMP investigate Sexual Assault

    Strathmore, Alberta -On July 8th, 2016 the RCMP arrested a 71 year old male Richard Osborn White. White was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault, two counts of Sexual Interference and an Indecent Act. The incident took place at the Eagle Lake RV Resort just outside of Strathmore, Alberta on the above noted date. White’s first court appearance date…

  • The Tradition and Ceremony of Headdress Transfer

    The Tradition and Ceremony of Headdress Transfer

    By Shannon Murray, PhD., historical specialist, Calgary Stampede Herman Yellow Old Woman performed a headdress transfer and gave a Blackfoot name to long-time Indian Events committee volunteer, Fred Saunders. Many years ago, past Indian Events committee chair, David Johnston, was given an eagle-feather headdress by Eddy and Ruth Bad Eagle. Recently, Johnston thought about what…

  • ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Upstaged by Gabriel the Understudy Donkey!

    ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Upstaged by Gabriel the Understudy Donkey!

    Zeke has been grazing on too much sweet grass lately and his feet are bothering him.  Meanwhile, Gabriel, the female understudy donkey, replaced Zeke for the first three performances of the 2016 Canadian Badlands Passion Play.    Drumheller, Alberta — The Canadian Badlands Passion Play still hopes to welcome Zeke the donkey back to the stage…

  • Okotoks RCMP Member Injured in Traffic Collision

    Okotoks RCMP Member Injured in Traffic Collision

    Okotoks, Alberta – At approximately 7:40 this morning an Okotoks RCMP member, while pursuing a suspect vehicle, was involved in a collision with a different vehicle at an intersection within Okotoks. The event started when the RCMP member confronted a stolen vehicle in the Walmart parking lot.  While trying to orchestrate a traffic stop with…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Know Your Numbers

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Know Your Numbers

    What are the signs and symptoms? People with imparied glucose tolerance (IGT) often have no symptoms. In fact, millions of people have diabetes and don’t know it because symptoms develop so gradually, people often don’t recognize them. Symptoms of diabetes include the following: frequent urination constant thirst always being tired blurred vision cuts and bruises…

  • Police search area east of Calgary in relation to AMBER Alert

    Police search area east of Calgary in relation to AMBER Alert

    The Calgary Police Service has deployed resources to search an area east of Calgary in relation to the ongoing AMBER Alert for Taliyah Leigh MARSMAN. At approximately 10:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, police took a man into custody who investigators believe may have been involved in Taliyah’s disappearance. Subsequent information was obtained and…