Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Major Construction around Calgary this Holiday Weekend

    Major Construction around Calgary this Holiday Weekend

      With the shorter days and colder weather, The City of Calgary and its contracted partners continue working away at major projects. During the holiday weekend, there are a number of major closures that will affect your commute. Please be advised that weather can also cause delays to these projects. Crowchild Trail / Flanders Avenue…

  • Albertans can now Provide Ideas to Strengthen Addiction and Mental Health Services

    Albertans can now Provide Ideas to Strengthen Addiction and Mental Health Services

    The Mental Health Review’s online questionnaire is now available to collect input from Albertans on how to improve the lives of those living with addiction and mental health challenges. The Mental Health Review is being co-chaired by Dr. David Swann, Liberal leader and MLA for Calgary-Mountain View, and Danielle Larivee, MLA for Lesser Slave Lake.…

  • Former Cargill investment manager Brett W Duffy Joins Decisive Farming™ Board of Directors

    Former Cargill investment manager Brett W Duffy Joins Decisive Farming™ Board of Directors

    Calgary, Alberta – Decisive Farming™, a North American precision agronomy and data management services provider, adds global leadership with the appointment of Brett W Duffy to their Board of Directors. Duffy comes to Decisive Farming with over 20 years of multi-national agricultural experience; ranging from being the co-founder of BDA Capital and his broad experience…

  • RCMP promotes patience behind the wheel this Labour Day weekend 

    RCMP promotes patience behind the wheel this Labour Day weekend 

      Edmonton, AB –Labour Day weekend will see an increase in traffic volume on Alberta’s roads and highways, and this may increase travel times. Driver frustration in the face of slower traffic flow or unexpected delays can result in motorists taking unnecessary risks like speeding, unsafe lane changes and non-compliance with passing road markings on…

  • Calgary Police: Scam Warning

    Calgary Police: Scam Warning

    The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit is warning Calgarians of increasingly aggressive tactics being used to target people with what is known as the “CRA Scam.” In the last week and a half, it is believed fraudsters have taken more than $50,000 from a number of Calgary victims. Since February 2015, more than 600…

  • Town Invites Residents to Help Select Two New Murals

    Town Invites Residents to Help Select Two New Murals

      High River, AB: The Town of High River is inviting residents to vote for their preferred choice of two new murals that will be located in downtown High River. The new murals will be a reminder of the community’s strength and unity and are expected to be completed by June 2016. “Public input has…

  • NDP Health Minister Chooses Risky Ideology Over Patient Care

    NDP Health Minister Chooses Risky Ideology Over Patient Care

      Recently, NDP Health Minister Sarah Hoffman ripped up a $3 billion contract for lab services impacting health care for Edmonton and northern Alberta. Sadly, her reason had nothing to do with whether or not this was the best path to provide quality care for patients, but rather, on ideology. The government spent significant time…

  • Restored Funding Helps Students Start the School Year Right

    Restored Funding Helps Students Start the School Year Right

    As Alberta students head back to class, many schools are seeing the direct benefits of $103 million dedicated by government to support enrolment growth. Highlights include: school boards hiring more teachers, maintaining teacher-student ratios, hiring Diverse Learning Teachers, and putting specific supports in place for vulnerable students including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners. On…

  • Calgary Real Estate Board: Inventory Levels Rise

    Calgary Real Estate Board: Inventory Levels Rise

    August sales activity falls below long-term averages Calgary – Calgary’s residential resale housing market recorded further easing in absorption rates in August due to weaker sales activity. Sales in the city declined by 27 per cent to 1,643 units last month relative to the same time last year, and 12 per cent below 10-year averages.…

  • Labour Day Weekend and Fall Activities in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Labour Day Weekend and Fall Activities in Waterton Lakes National Park

      Waterton Lakes Park, Alberta – Parks Canada invites visitors to experience Waterton Lakes National Park this Labour Day weekend and into the fall. Over the weekend (September 4-6), visitors to the park can experience free programing including interpretive hikes, theatre programs and other activities. Later this fall is also the perfect time to hike…

  • 2016 Calgary Police Canine Unit Calendar

    2016 Calgary Police Canine Unit Calendar

    Yesterday, the Calgary Police Service Canine Unit unveiled the 2016 edition of the wildly popular CPS Canine Unit calendar. Due to overwhelming demand, the public will be able to get its paws on the 2016 charity calendar at even more locations. Starting today, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, the calendars are available for purchase at all 35…

  • Calgary-Foothills By-election Unofficial Advance Poll Voter Turnout

    Calgary-Foothills By-election Unofficial Advance Poll Voter Turnout

      Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, has released the Unofficial Advance Poll Voter Turnout numbers for the four days of Advance Polls held on August 26th to 29th, 2015. We have an unofficial total of 4,146 electors who voted in Calgary-Foothills at the Advance Polls.  This represents 12% of the total electorate. “We experienced…

  • The End is Near: Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat Will Close This Winter

    The End is Near: Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat Will Close This Winter

    Doug and I are very excited to have made the decision that we’ll be closing the business at the end of November. Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat has been incredibly wonderful, we have met some amazing people and had the most fun anyone can imagine while watching our guests enjoy the retreat. We have accomplished all…

  • Pain-Free Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel

    Pain-Free Brain Surgery Without a Scalpel

    University Hospital Foundation funds $17.5M Gamma Knife and Clinical 3T MRI Centre EDMONTON — Alberta’s first Gamma Knife and Clinical 3T MRI Centre — with the capability to pinpoint hard-to-reach brain tumours and perform life-saving surgery without a scalpel — is coming here thanks to the University Hospital Foundation’s next major investment in the advancement…

  • Alberta’s Royalty Review is Now Underway

    Alberta’s Royalty Review is Now Underway

    The royalty review advisory panel will begin its work connecting with Albertans as it reviews the province’s non-renewable resource royalty framework. Energy economist Peter Tertzakian, former Alberta deputy minister of finance Annette Trimbee, and Mayor of Beaverlodge Leona Hanson will work alongside panel chair Dave Mowat. The group will engage with Albertans, energy-related industries and…