Tag: Southern Alberta

Oilfields High School: Travel Club Hosts Magician

Oilfields High School Travel Club is hosting an, “Evening of Wonder with Magician Malcolm Russell” at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 2nd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $15 each. There will be light refreshments for purchase. This magic show is tailored towards pre-teens, teens and adults. Magician…

September 26, 2015
Millarville School Thanks Volunteers

Thank you to all our students and parents who participated in the Terry Fox Run! We will be collecting toonies until Thursday, September 24th! So far, we have collected $542.00 Thanks for your support! More thanks to…… Tammy and Rick for coming on the hike to Mount Yamnuska Dawn Dott & School Council Members Kate Lomas & Fundraising…

September 26, 2015
High River Library Closed During Move to Permanent Location

HIGH RIVER, AB: The High River Library will be temporarily closed as of September 28 while staff transfer the collection back to its permanent location on First Street. Library staff are hoping to reopen at the permanent location, the week after Thanksgiving. The library has been undergoing remediation and renovations for several months and…

September 26, 2015
1st Diamond Valley Girl Guides: Making a Difference

At Girl Guides we make a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding. We help girls: Make new friends Make a difference in the world Learn new & fun things Develop their own identity Discover their skills and talents Gain confidence and experience Girl Guide units participate in…

September 26, 2015
Turner Valley School Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school in early November! We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Your support of this vital literary event is a key part of helping us obtain new books and resources for our learning commons. You’ll find hundreds…

September 25, 2015
Alberta Business Owners’ Confidence Slipping: ATB Business Index

Calgary — For the first time in the two and a half years since ATB Financial has surveyed small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the ATB Business Beat, more believe their business will be worse off six months from now (33 per cent) than those who feel it will be better off (26 per cent). This time…

September 25, 2015
Minister of Human Services responds to Legislative Offices Committee Decision

Minister of Human Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement in response to the restoration of funding for the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. “Any time a child dies, it is a tragedy. As government we have a responsibility to ensure that when a child dies in our care, it is properly investigated,…

September 25, 2015
Entrepreneurs: Capitalize on Tourism

New and improved tools and services are now available for entrepreneurs interested in starting or expanding their tourism business. The tourism entrepreneurship program includes one-on-one advisory services, regional workshops and partnerships to connect entrepreneurs with resources. “Diversifying our economy is essential. Tourism creates jobs and we are proud to help support small businesses grow…

September 25, 2015
Notley Must Stand Up Against Claims Alberta Has The ‘Dirtiest’ Oil: Jean

Premier Rachel Notley must stand up for Alberta against claims that we have the ‘dirtiest fuel’ and tell the real story which is that Alberta does the best job of protecting the environment of all energy producing jurisdictions, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said today. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stated her opposition to the Keystone…

September 25, 2015
Alberta Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day

‘Remember, Honour, Love, Respect and Recognize’ Each year, the ceremony begins with the Massed Pipes and Drums of Alberta leading the marching law enforcement officers to the South Grounds of the Alberta Legislature. A number of dignitaries address the families, friends and public, followed by the reading of the fallen officers’ names. Family members…

September 24, 2015
NDP Gives 7.25% Raise to Officials & Vote Themselves a Junket to Boston

EDMONTON, AB (September 24, 2015): While many Albertans are facing wage cut backs and unemployment, the NDP just rubber stamped a 7.25 per cent pay increase for all senior independent officers of the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The motion was approved by NDP members at today’s Standing Committee on Legislative Offices.…

September 24, 2015
Foothills School Division: Another Proud FSD Alumni Success!!

Our very own, Tanya Jones-Thibodeau, has published her first novel, Dreams of Beautiful Whisper! You’ll find it as an eBook on Amazon under her maiden name of Tanya Jones and the paperback edition is available through Amazon or locally at the Pharmasave in Black Diamond. Tanya will also be hosting a book-signing event at the…

September 24, 2015
Leadership & Innovation in Lethbridge County

The Lethbridge Rural Innovation Forum aims to connect private industry, municipalities, researchers, and academia to address issues such as waste water, water conservation, water use, energy use, and biomaterials. Hosted by Lethbridge County in collaboration with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, the Agriculture Research Council, and Sustainability Resources Ltd. this session is an opportunity identify…

September 24, 2015
CPS Seeking Public Assistance – Missing Person

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man. Bradley Edward SHAW, 27, was last seen at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in the 3000 block of 39 Street S.W. SHAW is described as Caucasian, 5’ 10” tall with a slim build, brown hair and eyes, and a…

September 24, 2015
Municipal over-spending costs AB households over $2,000

Operating spending soars nearly 3.5 times more than what is sustainable CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual Alberta Municipal Spending Watch report today that reveals operating expenditures by the vast majority of the province’s municipalities have risen at an unsustainable rate between 2003 and 2013, the last year for which…

September 24, 2015