Tag: Southern Alberta

  • FortisAlberta Rewarded the Town of Okotoks with a 2015 Community Naturalization Grant

    FortisAlberta Rewarded the Town of Okotoks with a 2015 Community Naturalization Grant

      As part of FortisAlberta’s commitment to the environment, they once again offered the Community Naturalization Grant program in 2015. The Town of Okotoks was the recipient of a $3,000 grant to purchase plant material for the bio-retention beds at the Town’s riparian site.  In addition to providing storm water management for the operation site,…

  • Sigurdson MIA on Jobs and Advanced Ed Portfolio

    Sigurdson MIA on Jobs and Advanced Ed Portfolio

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose Shadow Innovation and Advanced Education Minister Wes Taylor raised concerns that while Alberta’s economy is facing its most trying time since the Great Recession and the province’s major online university faces insolvency, Jobs and Advanced Education Minister Lori Sigurdson is busy campaigning for Tom Mulcair in BC. Athabasca University is one of…

  • Jobs Minister Should Focus on Economy, Stop Campaigning in BC

    Jobs Minister Should Focus on Economy, Stop Campaigning in BC

      EDMONTON, AB (August 25, 2015): Alberta’s Job Minister Lori Sigurdson needs to get off the campaign trail for Thomas Mulcair and start paying attention to the economy, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On Monday, Sigurdson was in BC campaigning for North Okanagan-Shuswap candidate Jacqui Gingras. That same day, oil dipped to new six-year lows…

  • New official administrator appointed to lead Alberta Health Services

    New official administrator appointed to lead Alberta Health Services

    Health Minister Sarah Hoffman has named David Carpenter the Official Administrator of Alberta Health Services, while work continues on a long-term governance plan for the organization. Carpenter was the mayor of Lethbridge from 1986 to 2001 and has a long history of board governance roles in the public and private sectors. He was the Chair…

  • RCMP Calgary – Visible Minority Career Presentation

    RCMP Calgary – Visible Minority Career Presentation

      We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! Career Presentation for people from visible minority groups (Calgary, Alberta – August 26, 2015) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for men and women from visible minority groups interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Assault on a Child – Arrest Made, Charges Laid

    RCMP Canmore Investigates Assault on a Child – Arrest Made, Charges Laid

      On August 6, 2015 at approximately 4:15 pm, a 10 year old girl was approached by an adult male outside her residence in Canmore. The male told the girl that his cat had kittens nearby, and asked the girl if she would like to see them. Once away from the residential area in the…

  • RCMP Gleichen UPDATE – Siksika Pedestrian MVC

    RCMP Gleichen UPDATE – Siksika Pedestrian MVC

    UPDATE A 17 Year Old Female from Siksika has been charged in relation to the collision that occurred On August 23rd.  The female is charged with the following Criminal Code offences; Count 1) Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm 249(3) CC Count 2) Fail To remain at Collision 252(1)(a) CC Count 3) Take Motor Vehicle with out…

  • RCMP High River – Motor Vehicle Collision

    RCMP High River – Motor Vehicle Collision

      High River RCMP – On August 24th, 2015,  just before 6pm, an off-duty  High River RCMP member was traveling to work, when he came upon a motor vehicle collision. The collision between a 2003 Ford Fusion and 2006 Chevrolet Colbalt occurred at the traffic circle located on 12th Avenue at Centre Street. As a result of the collision, the Colbalt left…

  • City to Replace School Zones with Playground Zones

    City to Replace School Zones with Playground Zones

      Starting this week, The City of Calgary will be making all school zones into playground zones to help increase safety for children as they head back to school. “By getting rid of school zones and setting straight forward and consistent playground zone hours, we will enhance safety for both pedestrians and motorists,” says Ravi…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Serious Collision Highway 1 – Update

    RCMP Cochrane – Serious Collision Highway 1 – Update

      Cochrane, Alberta – East bound lanes of Highway 1 re-opened to normal traffic flow last night. An elderly adult male was also a passenger of the van and he suffered minor injuries. There are no further updates as to the condition of the other occupants of the mini van or semi at this time.…

  • Special air quality statement in effect for Southern Alberta

    Special air quality statement in effect for Southern Alberta

      Poor air quality over Southern Alberta. Forest fire smoke travelling in from the Northwestern United States is expected to reduce visibilities and create poor air quality over much of Southern Alberta today and overnight. Individuals living in or travelling in this area are advised to be aware of potential health concerns that can be…

  • Update on Waterton Lake Wildfire

    Update on Waterton Lake Wildfire

    August 21, 2015.  Update on Waterton Lake wildfire, provided by Parks Canada

  • Notley Doubling Down on Risky Economic Agenda

    Notley Doubling Down on Risky Economic Agenda

    CALGARY, AB (August 21, 2015): Premier Rachel Notley’s remarks today that the government will double down on the NDP’s risky economic agenda will only put more Alberta jobs at risk and hurt the economy, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said. According to reports, Notley confirmed Friday plans for a royalty review and higher taxes remain fully…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Serious Collision Highway 1 near Scott Lake Hill 

    RCMP Cochrane – Serious Collision Highway 1 near Scott Lake Hill 

    24 August 2015 Cochrane RCMP and Emergency Services are currently on scene of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a Semi-truck and a mini Van.  Initial reports have the Semi traveling W/B on Highway 1, west of Scott Lake hill, went it crossed the center meridian and hit an east bound Mini van.  The…

  • Waterton Fire Update: Under Control, trails opened Aug 22

    Waterton Fire Update: Under Control, trails opened Aug 22

      What’s Happening? The Waterton Lake wildfire is now 100% contained, and is considered “under control”. Parks Canada crews will continue to patrol the fire area and extinguish any hot spots. Parks Canada is working with the US National Park Service to manage a forest fire near Goat Haunt, Glacier National Park.  The fire was approximately 10 hectares (25…