Tag: Southern Alberta

  • CalgaryNEXT Plans Revealed for West Village

    CalgaryNEXT Plans Revealed for West Village

      CalgaryNEXT is a new proposal for the underused West Village that will bring Calgary’s sports facilities to a whole new level. But more than that it promises a whole new neighbourhood along the Bow River. Mayor Nenshi’s statement on a new arena/fieldhouse proposal The following is a statement from Mayor Naheed Nenshi regarding the…

  • Waterton Lake Wildfire Update: August 18, 2015 1000 hrs

    Waterton Lake Wildfire Update: August 18, 2015 1000 hrs

      What’s Happening? The status of the Waterton Lake wildfire is now ‘Being Held’. The fire is 70% contained and given current firefighting resources and the weather forecast, no further fire growth is anticipated. Six crews and two helicopters are actioning the fire today. The Park Canada crews come from Waterton Lakes, Prince Albert, Yoho,…

  • Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest, Another Fentanyl Warning

    Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest, Another Fentanyl Warning

    A recent investigation into the importation of powdered fentanyl from China has the Calgary Police Service (CPS), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) coming together to raise awareness once again about the increasing quantity and availability of fentanyl in Alberta. On Tuesday, July 14, 2015, a Border Services Officer at…

  • Nanton Woman Wins $250,000

    Nanton Woman Wins $250,000

    You can’t buy a house for a dollar, but Lynda Curlette will be able to become a homeowner thanks to a $1 purchase. She paid $1 to add EXTRA to her LOTTO 6/49 free play, and she won $250,000 on the game’s July 22 draw. “I checked the numbers online,” she said, “I sighed an…

  • Seeking Public Assistance – Theft of WWII Medal Collection

    Seeking Public Assistance – Theft of WWII Medal Collection

    The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance related to the theft of a number of war medals and other personal property from a home in northwest Calgary. On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, sometime between the hours of 2:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., an unknown offender(s) gained entry into a home located in the 400…

  • Jean Launches Southern Leg of Provincial Tour

    Jean Launches Southern Leg of Provincial Tour

      LETHBRIDGE, AB (August 18, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean commenced the southern leg of his month-long, province-wide tour, continuing his commitment to meet with Albertans, receiving their feedback and listening to their concerns about the state of the province. This week, the tour will make stops in Lethbridge, Fort MacLeod, Pincher Creek, Crowsnest…

  • Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

    Exercise Reduces Cancer Risk in Post-Menopausal Women

    Five hours of physical activity per week is best: study Story by Kristin Bernhard Five hours of exercise per week can reduce the risk of developing cancer, including breast cancer, in post-menopausal women, according to an Alberta Health Services (AHS) research study. Body fat, abdominal fat and adult weight gain have been associated with increased…

  • A Brief Conservative History

    A Brief Conservative History

      By E.P. Whinters Sometimes, in the quest to find your answer, it is good to look back on the roots and beginning of what we have now. If a party gives themselves a name, it is likely that their stand today is influenced by the traits they hold in common with their political ancestors.…

  • NDP Must End Stonewalling in PC FIOP Interference Investigation: Nixon

    NDP Must End Stonewalling in PC FIOP Interference Investigation: Nixon

      EDMONTON, AB (August 17, 2015): Following a CBC Investigation into political interference in freedom of information requests in Alberta, Wildrose Accountability Shadow Minister Jason Nixon is calling on the NDP to fully participate in the investigation and to hand over the documents requested. In 2014, Alberta’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Jill Clayton issued formal…

  • Minister Eggen applauds Alberta’s Pan Am and Parapan Am athletes

    Minister Eggen applauds Alberta’s Pan Am and Parapan Am athletes

    Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen issued the following statement Saturday: “I would like to send my sincere thanks and congratulations to all of the Alberta athletes who represented Canada at the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games in Toronto over the past month. “You personify the word dedication, and through hard work and…

  • ATB First Quarter Results Reflect Story of Alberta Economy

    ATB First Quarter Results Reflect Story of Alberta Economy

      Edmonton— The results for the first quarter of ATB Financial’s current fiscal year reflect the unfolding story of Alberta’s economy in 2015, says ATB President & CEO Dave Mowat. “The biggest stresses we are seeing stem from the impact of low oil prices. Alberta has very experienced leadership in our energy sector and they…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Break and Enter

    RCMP Strathmore – Break and Enter

    Break and Enter On August 14, 2015 in the late afternoon Strathmore RCMP responded to a complaint in Rockyview County of a break and enter that had been interrupted by the property owner as it was occurring. After confronting the suspect a scuffle ensued prior to the individual running away. During the scuffle the suspect yelled at the homeowner “Calgary…

  • Waterton Lake Fire Update

    Waterton Lake Fire Update

      What’s Happening? Good progress is being made to contain the perimeter of the fire.  Five crews and two helicopters are actioning the fire today. Parks Canada continues to work with the US National Park Service to manage a forest fire near Goat Haunt Montana, Glacier National Park.  The fire remains approximately 10 hectares (25…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Officers investigate Home Invasion

    RCMP Strathmore – Officers investigate Home Invasion

      Strathmore, Alberta – On August 16, 2015 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Strathmore RCMP officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion at a rural residence near Strathmore, Alberta.  Upon police arrival the culprits had already departed the residence. One of the residents suffered minor injuries during the incident.  Investigation so far, suggests that this incident is not…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Staying healthy in the heat

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Staying healthy in the heat

      Most of us look forward to summer weather through the many long months of winter here in Alberta, but when those hot temps finally arrive, it’s important to enjoy safely. To help you master the mercury rising, Alberta Health Services (AHS) encourages you to take these simple steps. When temps are hot: Visit www.albertahealthservices.ca/heat.asp…