Tag: Southern Alberta

  • On the Road, Distractions can be Deadly

    On the Road, Distractions can be Deadly

    Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety urges young drivers to focus on the road, and only the road, when driving. Between 2009 and 2013, 206 drivers aged 14 to 24 were killed and 12,421 were injured in collisions. Although young drivers represent 14 per cent of the province’s licensed drivers, they account for more than 20 per…

  • Foothills Regional Landfill – Temporary Extended Hours

    Foothills Regional Landfill – Temporary Extended Hours

      Tired of waiting in line at the Landfill?  Extended Hours! Sept. 8 – Oct. 15, 2015 only Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm *Extended hours are for smaller residential loads, leaf and yard waste and recycling. NOTICE:  In order to maximize the life of the Foothills Regional Landfill, encourage recycling and reduce…

  • History of the Liberal Party

    History of the Liberal Party

    E.P. Whinters Until this year, Canadian history could be seen as a relatively constant battle between the Conservatives and Liberals – if one was not leading our government, it was the other. In my last writing, I looked at the history of the Conservative party and this time I will turn the spotlight on the…

  • AB’s Entrepreneurs want Budget Balanced by 2017

      Now is the time for the government to show they are small biz friendly  CALGARY, August 31, 2015 – Following Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s first quarter fiscal update, indicating a balanced budget will be tabled within three years, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released survey results outlining positive steps the NDP government…

  • Alberta’s First Quarter Report Released

      Alberta’s updated first quarter forecast reflects higher-than-anticipated costs for fighting wildfires and drought, as well as the reversal of the previous government’s planned health levy and cuts to healthcare and education. The first quarter results show an increase of $456 million for disaster assistance, including agricultural drought relief and wildfire fighting costs, over and…

  • Town of Okotoks Launches Click ‘n Fix

    Town of Okotoks Launches Click ‘n Fix

    The Town of Okotoks has officially launched a web and mobile citizen reporting platform to keep our beautiful Town spruced up. Click ‘n Fix is a useful communication tool to offer residents a way to notify Town staff of issues in the community through an online and mobile interface. The place-based reporting platform allows residents…

  • AGA Presents the Art of Calgarian Chris Cran

    AGA Presents the Art of Calgarian Chris Cran

      The Art Gallery of Alberta celebrates acclaimed Alberta artist Chris Cran’s three decade-long career with a major survey exhibition September 12, 2015 to January 3, 2016 Edmonton, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) presents CHRIS CRAN, Sincerely Yours, from September 12, 2015 through January 3, 2016. Organized by the Art Gallery of…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Motor Vehicle Collision; Serious Injuries

    RCMP Canmore Investigates Motor Vehicle Collision; Serious Injuries

      Canmore RCMP are investigating a serious Motor Vehicle Collision which occurred on August 28th, 2015 in the Canmore area of Highway 742. Canmore RCMP were assisted by Canmore EMS, Canmore FIRE and Alberta Parks Conservation Officers. On August 28, 2015 at approximately 1:30 pm, a medium Blue 2013 Ford F150 traveling Southbound on Highway…

  • RCMP High River – Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 Near Cayley

    RCMP High River – Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 Near Cayley

      Cayley, Alberta – On Friday August 28, 2015, High River RCMP, Fire and EMS responded to a complaint of a two vehicle collision in the southbound lanes of highway 2 north of Cayley. A pickup truck travelling southbound ran into the back of a large truck, which was part of a construction crew.  A…

  • RCMP Turner Valley – Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

    RCMP Turner Valley – Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

    Shortly after 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 29, 2015 Turner Valley RCMP were called to a single vehicle roll over on 240 street west, approximately 500 meters north of highway 22 in Priddis, Alberta. Upon arrival Fire and EMS from both the MD of Foothills and the City of Calgary were on scene. A male in…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Back to School Health Checklist

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Back to School Health Checklist

      Getting your child ready for school means more than snagging that shiny new school backpack and fresh set of pencils. In fact, the most important equipment for your child’s return to school is his or her own good health. Start your child’s year on the healthy track with this handy back-to-school health checklist. Immunization:…

  • Give Kids a Brake as They go Back to School

    Give Kids a Brake as They go Back to School

    Drivers go back to school this month too – can they pass this simple driving test? What is the most common error involving collisions with school buses? Speeding Following too closely Improper Turn Stop sign violation The answer is 2, following too closely, although all four are dangerous. Drivers play an important role in back…

  • Hoffman’s Reasoning for Cancelling Lab Services Project Contradictory; Patients at Risk

    Hoffman’s Reasoning for Cancelling Lab Services Project Contradictory; Patients at Risk

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes called for a firm timeline on the NDP’s review into lab services after new documents released show that Health Minister Sarah Hoffman has willingly gone against the advice of AHS, choosing ideology over safety for Albertans. The AHS documents were obtained by Wildrose through a freedom…

  • Wide Range of Local Projects Help to Preserve Alberta’s Past

    Wide Range of Local Projects Help to Preserve Alberta’s Past

      From restoration of a landmark fire hall to an exploration of First Nations impact on the development of Alberta’s film industry, a wide array of heritage projects are getting a boost from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. More than 60 projects in communities across the province will receive almost $1.5 million in total funding…

  • Wrongdoing Found after Manipulation of Procurement Process

    Wrongdoing Found after Manipulation of Procurement Process

    An investigation by Alberta’s Public Interest Commissioner has found two managers with the Government of Alberta’s department of Innovation and Advanced Education and one manager with Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures committed wrongdoing. Between October and December 2014, the Commissioner received several disclosures of wrongdoing from a whistleblower, who alleged staff in both the department…