Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Government Makes Changes at the Senior Official Level

    Changes to the senior official ranks in the Government of Alberta put a strong focus on important work related to government’s overall policy development, seniors and water quality. John Heaney, who has been in a temporary position as Acting Associate Deputy Minister of Policy and Planning since May, has been appointed Deputy Minister of the…

  • Okotoks RCMP Warn of Art Scam

    Okotoks RCMP Warn of Art Scam

      Okotoks RCMP are warning the public of a door to door art sales scam. On Tuesday, August 11th 2015, Okotoks RCMP received a complaint of a female going door to door selling art. The female told customers she was currently studying at an art school overseas and the paintings for sale were done by…

  • Having Fun Naturally – Parks Day Celebrations

    Having Fun Naturally – Parks Day Celebrations

      Parks Day is July 18 and Alberta’s provincial parks are alive with all kinds of activities. Games, food, displays, crafts, water activities, tours, treasure hunts, contests, special entertainment and even water bomber demonstrations are just some of the festivities scheduled at Alberta’s parks throughout the weekend of July 18 and 19. While provincial parks…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Nutritional Supplements – Bone-Building Buddy

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Nutritional Supplements – Bone-Building Buddy

    Our bodies need vitamin D to absorb calcium, the major building block of bone. It boosts the body’s ability to absorb calcium by up to 80%. Vitamin D becomes especially important as we get older, when calcium is less efficiently absorbed. Together, calcium and vitamin D can prevent osteoporosis, a condition where bones become thin…

  • RCMP seek wanted man in homicide of missing person case – Update #1

    RCMP seek wanted man in homicide of missing person case – Update #1

        Brooks, Alberta – RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigators from Calgary are treating Mohamed Jama ABDI’s (*) (**) disappearance as a homicide.  The 44-year-old missing man of Brooks had been reported missing on July 24, 2015 and had not been heard of since July 14, 2015. Although Mohamed’s remains have yet to be located, a…

  • Wildrose Clear Choice to Defend Jobs in Calgary-Foothills Byelection

    Wildrose Clear Choice to Defend Jobs in Calgary-Foothills Byelection

      CALGARY, AB (August 13, 2015): Voters in Calgary-Foothills face an important choice between leadership that will stand up for their jobs, or more ideologically driven experiments from the NDP and career politicians, the Wildrose said today. The comments were made by Wildrose Leader Brian Jean as he introduced Wildrose Calgary-Foothills candidate Prasad Panda. “Voters…

  • Calgary ReggaeFest 2015: August 13 – 15

    Calgary ReggaeFest 2015: August 13 – 15

      ReggaeFest is just around the corner.  ARE YOU READY?!  Everything starts on Thursday, August 13 with a noon hour performance on Stephen Avenue Walk and and Evening Presentation at Cardel Theatre. The main event takes place at Shaw Millenium Park. Line Up change for Saturday, August 15 – Due to an injury preventing travel,…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Public Assistance Needed

    RCMP Cochrane – Public Assistance Needed

      Public Assistance to Identify B&E Suspects Cochrane RCMP is requesting the public’s help in identifying persons of interest in a string of Break and Enters that occurred on Thursday, July 23, 2015. At approximately 4:50 p.m., 2 males were observed near a property on Quigley drive. Suspect 1 had entered the backyard of the…

  • Fire Ban in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Fire Ban in Waterton Lakes National Park

      Parks Canada is issuing a partial fire ban in Waterton Lakes National Park due to extreme fire danger. The ban begins at 12:00 p.m on Thursday, August 13. The fire ban will remain in effect until further notice. The fire ban applies to all areas of the park except the wood-burning stoves in: picnic…

  • Buy a Blizzard® Treat, Make Miracles Happen at DQ Today

    Buy a Blizzard® Treat, Make Miracles Happen at DQ Today

      Thursday, August 13th is Miracle Treat Day! Every day, 4,900 children visit a Children’s Miracle Network®  member hospital for treatment and they need your help! On Miracle Treat Day, full proceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold at participating DQ® locations will be donated to your local Children’s Miracle Network member hospital. In the Foothills…

  • Black Diamond Implements a Fire Ban

    Black Diamond Implements a Fire Ban

      The Town of Black Diamond has implemented a Fire Ban. The Fire Ban includes the Bob Lochhead Lions Memorial Park and the use of all backyard fire pits.  Propane BBQ’s may be used. For information about fire bans around the Province of Alberta visit Alberta Fire Bans

  • Turner Valley Issues a Fire Advisory

    Turner Valley Issues a Fire Advisory

      Current dry conditions may lead to increased risk of uncontrolled fire. Exercise caution when using outdoor cooking appliances or fire pits. Contact 911 immediately if you observe smoke or fire. Authorities will continue to monitor conditions and will advise accordingly. For more information on current fire advisories, please visit: Albertafirebans.ca.

  • The 7th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Raises $7.8 Million

    The 7th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Raises $7.8 Million

    Alberta’s largest cycling fundraiser draws 1,741 riders and supports breakthrough cancer research, clinical trials, enhanced care and the discovery of new cancer therapies at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Cross Cancer Institute and 15 other centers across Alberta. CALGARY – The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer presented by Evraz announced 1,741 riders helped raise $7.8…

  • Managing Calgary’s Water Supply – a fine balancing act!

    Managing Calgary’s Water Supply – a fine balancing act!

      This summer, Calgarians have had their share of fluctuating weather conditions. From hot sunny days, to thunderstorms, hail and even tornado watches, Mother Nature has been keeping Calgarians on their toes, eyes to the sky. Around us, it is hard to ignore the effects the weather has had – agricultural devastation declared in some…

  • Fire Ban in Effect for the MD of Foothills

    Fire Ban in Effect for the MD of Foothills

    There is a Burning Ban on all open fires including burning barrels and Fire Works in the Municipal District of Foothill #31 and the Village of Longview. All open fires are to be extinguished and any open burning permits cancelled. This ban will be in effect until all areas in the MD of Foothills and…