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Jump on Social Media for Calgary Friendship Day
Each year in September, Between Friends has dedicated a day to Friendship. This day has been proclaimed by the Mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi, “Calgary Friendship Day”. We want to share with fellow Calgarians, who we are and what we do for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. In the past, we have filled…
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Commercial Vehicle Inspections help make Highways Safer
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers are ramping up inspections and increasing awareness of brake safety during international Brake Safety Week. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers help ensure Alberta’s big rigs, buses and other commercial vehicles are fit for the highways. Officers will check for compliance with provincial regulations and collect inspection data. When a vehicle or…
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PC Caucus Supports Enhanced Protection for the Castle Wilderness Area
Calgary – The PC Caucus is glad that the government is proceeding with protecting the Castle Wilderness area, and urges the Alberta government to engage in respectful dialogue about implementation with current industry, tourism, recreational, conservation, and cultural users of the area. “We support the decision for no further industrial development in the new…
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Alberta RCMP participate in Calgary Pride Festivities
Calgary, Alta. – Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of “K” Division, along with members of the RCMP in Alberta and their families, joined community members in celebrating Pride festivities in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 6. “I am extremely honoured to be a part of Calgary’s Pride festival,” said D/Commr. Ryan, “The RCMP is…
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Okotoks Tourism Survey Results Summer 2015
By Alexandra Ross, Economic Development Specialist for the Town of Okotoks Okotoks Economic Development conducted a Tourism survey with the help of their summer student and volunteers. During three major events, BuskersFest, Taste of Okotoks and Okotoks Show and Shine, a total of 165 visitors were surveyed. We would like to thank everyone who…
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Calgary Region Transit gets $187 million GreenTRIP Boost
Grants to regional municipalities support new bus rapid transit, LRT upgrades, and the purchase of new buses and transit facilities. The Alberta government’s commitment to accessible, rider-friendly public transit includes support for: Calgary’s 17 Avenue Southeast Transitway and Southwest Transitway: bus-only lanes or roads, LRT electrical upgrades, and North and South Crosstown Bus Rapid Transit…
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Town of Turner Valley: Decalta Road Construction
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RCMP Investigate Weekend Accidents in Southern Alberta
Fatal Single vehicle rollover, Castle Falls area west of Pincher Creek, Alberta Sunday September 6th 2015 at 1700hrs Pincher Creek Emergency Services responded to a single vehicle rollover on the Ohagen Road near Castle Falls, in the Castle Forestry area. One adult male, and two female youth were taken to Pincher Creek hospital with minor injury’s.…
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Who are the NDP?
E.P. Whinters Today, I’m going to take a look at the history of the New Democratic Party. It definitely is a baby in comparison to the Liberals and Conservatives, who have ran Canadian politics since the first prime minister in 1867. The NDP officially began in 1961 in Ottawa at a convention that united…
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Oyen RCMP: Cereal , Alberta – Animal Abuse Investigation
On September 3, 2015 the Oyen RCMP Detachment arrested a mother and daughter for failing to comply with release conditions on Animal Cruelty Charges from British Columbia. The mother and daughter were located at a rural residence south of Cereal, AB. During the investigation Oyen RCMP Members discovered several animals that were being neglected…
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Recognize Albertans Working to Prevent Violence
Albertans are encouraged to nominate community leaders for recognition in the fourth annual Inspiration Awards. The awards honour extraordinary work in Alberta communities to prevent and address family violence. This year’s awards are being expanded beyond family violence to also recognize work in the areas of sexual violence, child sexual abuse, and bullying. “We all…
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Learn to Make your Community Great at Upcoming Speaker Series
HIGH RIVER, AB: Carrying on with the success of the Town of High River’s business speaker series, author Doug Griffiths will be coming to town on October 1 to speak to his book “13 ways to kill your community.” His presentation identifies challenges and opportunities that all communities face and shares lessons on how…
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Give a Backpack for Calgary Homeless
CALGARY — When he walked the streets here, one bag held all of Jonathon Paterson’s possessions. “I was homeless for about two-and-a-half years. Without my backpack I would have nothing because my things would get stolen or lost,” says Paterson, a former homeless client. “It gave me a great sense a security to know that…
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Erosion of Property Rights Continues under Bill 36 in Castle Park Designation
EDMONTON, AB – The announcement by the NDP government of full protection for the Castle area harkens back to the legacy created by Bill 36, and the chipping away the rights of property and business owners, the Wildrose Opposition said. Wildrose Shadow Environment and Parks Minister Todd Loewen said, “The hangover of Bill 36 is still…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: World Suicide Day
Reach out and save lives: understand the signs September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an internationally recognized event designed to raise awareness and dispel some of the myths related to suicide. Suicide affects people of all ages and genders. Each year more Albertans die by suicide than motor vehicle collisions. As a result, many…
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