Tag: Southern Alberta

  • AMBER Alert – Taliyah Leigh MARSMAN – Update

    AMBER Alert – Taliyah Leigh MARSMAN – Update

    (Last updated July 14, 6 a.m.) The AMBER Alert for Taliyah MARSMAN is still in effect. Police have taken a man into custody in connection with this AMBER Alert and are now searching a rural area east of Chestermere for evidence in this case. It is anticipated that police will speak to media about this development later today,…

  • RCMP High River – Attempted Theft and Stolen Vehicle

    RCMP High River – Attempted Theft and Stolen Vehicle

    Attempted Theft On Saturday July 9th 2016 at approximately 3:45 pm an unknown male entered the Sobeys grocery store in High River. The male attempted to leave the store with a substantial amount of meat in a cart. When confronted by an employee, the male left the store, abandoning the products outside and leaving in a red…

  • NDP Government Dragging its Feet on Lowering Dental Fees for Everyday Albertans: Wildrose

    NDP Government Dragging its Feet on Lowering Dental Fees for Everyday Albertans: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: As Albertans have seen the cost for dental procedures skyrocket to levels 20 to 30 per cent higher than other Canadian jurisdictions, now is the time for the NDP government to implement common sense solutions proposed by Wildrose to increase competitiveness in Alberta’s dental system and encourage lower prices, the Wildrose Official Opposition…

  • Okotoks RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation

    Okotoks RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Attempted Murder Investigation

    Okotoks, Alberta – On July 11, 2016 at 7:48 p.m. Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of a 21-year-old male with a gunshot wound.  The injured male sought help at an unrelated rural residence in the M.D. of Foothills. The Okotoks RCMP General Investigation Section has taken lead of this investigation with the assistance of…

  • High River RCMP: Flight from Police

    High River RCMP: Flight from Police

    High River, Alberta  –  On July 13th, 2016 the High River RCMP were responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint within the Community.  While members were enroute, they observed a vehicle which appeared to be speeding on 12th Avenue.  The overhead lights were activated and the offending vehicle pulled over on 88th street south of the Town.  An officer exited the vehicle…

  • AMBER Alert Still in Effect; Panorama Suspicious Death Deemed Homicide

    AMBER Alert Still in Effect; Panorama Suspicious Death Deemed Homicide

    The Calgary Police Service continues to search for a missing girl and investigate the death of her mother. At approximately 8:30 p.m., on Monday, July 11, 2016, police were called to a home in the 1000 block of Panamount Boulevard N.W., after family members of a female resident were unable to reach her. A woman…

  • Royalty Programs to Help Boost Production and Create Jobs

    Royalty Programs to Help Boost Production and Create Jobs

    Two new royalty programs will encourage oil and gas producers to explore new areas, boost production in other areas and keep Albertans working. Following months of work with leaders in the energy industry, the government is releasing details of the new Enhanced Hydrocarbon Recovery Program and the Emerging Resources Program. When determining royalty rates, these…

  • Local Dog Handler Captures World Stock Dog Championship on its 20th Anniversary

    Local Dog Handler Captures World Stock Dog Championship on its 20th Anniversary

    Calgary – If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Multiply that “try” a few more times and you’ve got Milton Scott’s multiple attempts at winning the World Stock Dog Championship at the Calgary Stampede, a feat he finally accomplished on Sunday night in front of a packed house at the Agrium Western Event…

  • Alberta Health Services: Water Advisories in Calgary and Area

    Alberta Health Services: Water Advisories in Calgary and Area

    Contaminated water advisory issued for Elbow River (within the city of Calgary) CALGARY – Due to elevated levels of fecal coliforms detected in the water of Elbow River (within the city of Calgary, between 25 Ave. S.W. and 9 Ave. S.E.), Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public not to swim or wade in…

  • DJ Ranch ~ Summer Camps

    DJ Ranch ~ Summer Camps

    We are booking our 2016 camps – don’t miss out! Call today!

  • Service Fees Reduced for Albertans When Paying Fines Online

    Service Fees Reduced for Albertans When Paying Fines Online

    Service fees for online fine payments have been lowered by half to $3. Starting July 8, Albertans can pay their fines online through fines.alberta.ca. In addition to traffic tickets, any ticket with a voluntary payment amount can be paid, including tickets for common liquor offences and LRT or C-Train violations. The online ticket payment page…

  • Horse Haven: A Sanctuary for the Horse Crazy

    Horse Haven: A Sanctuary for the Horse Crazy

    The horse crazy walk among us. You may not even know who they are. They look normal, and act polite. But small triggers give them away. They can’t drive by a pasture of horses without being pressed up against the glass. They may have errant pieces of hay or shavings in their hair. They ‘cluck’…

  • Parks Canada Invites Visitors to Waterton Lakes National Park for Canada’s Parks Day

    Parks Canada Invites Visitors to Waterton Lakes National Park for Canada’s Parks Day

    Waterton Park, Alberta – On Saturday, July 16, visitors are invited to celebrate Canada’s Parks Day at Waterton Lakes National Park. There are so many activities to participate in! Parks Canada is offering safe solar viewing, the opportunity to learn about the secret lives of animals with Parks Canada researchers and an interpretive program with “Digger…

  • Energy at Home: How We Can Become More Sustainable

    Energy at Home: How We Can Become More Sustainable

    By Coral Bliss Taylor Most of the concerns raised about the unsustainability of our energy practices focus on industrial activities, such as development of the oilsands.  But other sectors give rise to big energy sustainability issues too.  Consider housing. A friend recently asked what could be done to make his new house more sustainable.  It’s…

  • Parks Day at Bar U Ranch July 16

    Parks Day at Bar U Ranch July 16

    Parks Canada invites visitors to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site for Canada’s Parks Day Pekisko, Alberta – On Saturday, July 16, visitors are invited to celebrate Canada’s Parks Day at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. The Bar U Ranch offers a chance to explore a unique part of Canada’s ranch history.…