Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Turner Valley School ~ Ask the Principal

    Turner Valley School ~ Ask the Principal

    Ask the Principal What is a Brick and how do they work? The Tigers Wall of Fame is our way of recognizing students among their peers when they demonstrate characteristics that we value as a school. The idea is to recognize things we want to see more of and to present the good example for…

  • Notley Must Denounce NDP ‘Manifesto’: Fildebrandt

      MEDICINE HAT, AB: After calling Alberta an “embarrassing cousin,” Premier Rachel Notley must denounce a new economic manifesto from her federal NDP friends that calls for an “overhaul to Canada’s economy,” Wildrose Finance Shadow Minister Derek Fildebrandt said today. The “leap manifesto,” signed by more than 100 prominent NDP activists, politicians and union leaders…

  • Getting Down and Dirty at the Park

    Getting Down and Dirty at the Park

      What a fantastic fall it has been for archaeological excavations at Glenbow Ranch! As active as our ground-dwelling rodents are, they can’t keep up with a trowel, an archaeologist, and a passion for history. Shari Peyerl is leading the excavations for the Archaeological Society of Alberta. Her hope is that their finds will shed…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy After School Snacking

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy After School Snacking

      Whether your kids spend their after school time at home or on the way to an extra-curricular activity, they may be hungry for a snack. Planned healthy snacks will help children get the extra energy they need to grow and be active. Try to offer snacks at least 2 hours before a meal to…

  • Scratch Ticket Vending Machines Come To Alberta

    Scratch Ticket Vending Machines Come To Alberta

    Pilot to test innovative self-service technology  The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) and Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) are pilot testing 20 Instant Ticket Vending Machines in Calgary and Edmonton over the next year as part of our commitment to meeting evolving customer expectations. The intent of the pilot is to test whether Albertans…

  • High River Utility Bills Being Recalculated

    High River Utility Bills Being Recalculated

    July/August Utility bills to be cancelled and recalculated High River, AB: Due to a computer system error on the most recent cycle of utility billing, the Town will be cancelling the July/August utility bills in order to correct and redistribute them to residents. A calculation error has been discovered in relation to the transition to…

  • Are You a Diehard Blue Jays Fan?

    Are You a Diehard Blue Jays Fan?

    “How many diehard Blue Jays fans are there in Alberta?” asks Roger Jewett, CEO of Calgary-based Jump On Flyaways. “We’re about to find out! We’re crowdsourcing Alberta for 158 fans to fill a flight to see the Jays in action at game 2 (Oct 9) of the American League Division Series.” “The Blue Jays have…

  • Two New High Schools in the Plan for Okotoks and Area

    Two New High Schools in the Plan for Okotoks and Area

    Foothills School board moves to establish collaborative relationship with Town of Okotoks The Foothills School Division (FSD) Board of Trustees, in a decision at its meeting on September 16, 2015, has moved towards a positive, collaborative working relationship with the Town of Okotoks. The board’s decision to accept the Town’s offer of a school site…

  • Finance Minister Reaching Out To Albertans Through Pre-Budget Telephone Town Halls

    Finance Minister Joe Ceci is inviting Albertans to share their thoughts and priorities on the upcoming budget through telephone town halls on September 21 and 23. Albertans from across the province will be able to share their ideas directly with the Finance Minister on how the government can improve their quality of life and build…

  • Foothills Lions Club Golf Tournament Success

    Foothills Lions Club Golf Tournament Success

    On July 24th we held our 3rd annual Foothills Lions Golf Tournament at the Turner Valley Golf Course. From the proceeds, the Foothills Lions have donated $9,300.00 to CLERC (Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre). In  the picture are CLERC Chairman, Lion James Lee, Golf Chairman Lion Tyler Bray and CLERC Treasurer Gord Plusky.  The Foothills Lions…

  • Province Supports Innovation In Employment For Albertans With Disabilities

    More Albertans with disabilities will become employed through four innovative projects that promote inclusive workplaces. These four projects support youth, First Nation communities, employers and community organizations and will advance Alberta’s Employment First Strategy by providing inclusive and accessible workplaces for people with disabilities. “Our province is better because we welcome and embrace diversity. Albertans…

  • Government Releases List of Sole Source Service Contracts

    For the first time, information related to service contracts that were awarded without a formal competition process is available. Sole-sourced service contracts are now posted online at alberta.ca and will be updated on a quarterly basis. The first list will include contracts signed between April 1 and June 30 of this year. This is part…

  • Amidst Volatility, Alberta Investors Remain Calm: ATB Investor Beat 

    Amidst Volatility, Alberta Investors Remain Calm: ATB Investor Beat 

    Edmonton— Despite uncertainty in energy markets and volatility in the stock markets, only 10 per cent of Albertans feel now is a bad time to invest or add to their savings. That’s according to the first-ever edition of ATB Investor Services’ Investor Beat survey. “Since we conducted the survey in July, the markets have shown increasing…

  • Glenbow Ranch Park: Bearspaw Trail Construction Underway!

    Glenbow Ranch Park: Bearspaw Trail Construction Underway!

      September will be a busy month at the east end of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park as construction of the long-awaited Bearspaw Trail gets underway. Expect plenty of activity as construction equipment and materials are put to use to build this 2.2 kilometer section of trail. The trail will connect Michael’s Creek to the eastern-most…

  • Government To Fund Up To 400 More Midwife Births This Year

    Government To Fund Up To 400 More Midwife Births This Year

    Alberta families will have access to more midwifery services and supports thanks to increased investment from the Alberta government that will fund up to 400 more midwife-supported births this fiscal year. “I’m a firm believer in the right health care services delivered in the right place by the right health care professional, and that’s exactly…