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Calgary Parking Authority’s Yahoo Crew takes on Stampede by giving away FREE parking!
CALGARY, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ – The Calgary Parking Authority’s Yahoo Crew will be giving away FREE two-hour on-street parking sessions on Wednesday July 13 and Thursday July 14. The Yahoo Crew will be in the downtown core as well as Mission and Beltline areas between 11:30am and 2:30pm starting as many free parking sessions…
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AMBER ALERT – 5 year-old Girl – Calgary
The Calgary Police Service have issued an AMBER Alert, for the abduction of a female child today, July 11, from the one thousand block of Panamount Boulevard North West, Calgary. The abducted child is Taliyah Leigh MARSMAN, age 5, a mixed race female, slim build, brown curly hair, and brown eyes. Her clothing is unknown.…
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Tsuut’ina First Nations Makes Historic Announcement Regarding Major Commercial Development Serviced by SW Ringroad
Tsuut’ina First Nation and Canderel Announce Major Commercial Development Partnership for Three Sections of Tsuut’ina – Will Leverage Southwest Ring Road Traffic – Chief Roy Whitney Calls Announcement “Historic” TSUUT’INA, AB, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ – At a press conference held today on the Tsuut’ina First Nation, plans were announced for three major commercial developments that…
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Southwest Calgary Ring Road Construction Begins
Crews and equipment will soon be on site to begin work on the southwest ring road section in Calgary. Early work will include relocation of utilities. Full construction is expected to begin in the fall. The work will be done by Mountain View Partners under an interim agreement. A full, long-term agreement will be executed…
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Calgary Police Response to Video Circulating on Social Media
The Calgary Police Service is aware of a video that is circulating on social media showing the arrest of a man in the downtown (Friday) evening. Officers were conducting a walk-through of licensed premises in the area, when they were alerted by citizens to a situation unfolding in the street. The officers left the bar to…
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Law Enforcement Team Wants to Hear from Albertans
Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch is seeking re-accreditation from a world-leading agency. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement branch helps keep Alberta roads safe by ensuring commercial vehicles comply with safety laws and standards. The re-accreditation process is conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch has met…
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Drug Seizure by Okotoks RCMP
Okotoks, AB – On July 7, 2016, at approximately 11 pm, Okotoks RCMP stopped a vehicle that was suspected of being involved in drug activity. A subsequent drug investigation was initiated and the driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest. A search of the vehicle revealed in the seizure of 15 grams of crack, a weigh scale…
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Strathmore RCMP Request Assistance in Locating Missing Woman
Strathmore, Alta. – Strathmore RCMP are trying to locate 60-year-old Alison Benita Close. She was last seen in Strathmore on the morning of July 7, 2016. She was seen near the Walmart and was wearing her work uniform. Alison is described as: 5’2” tall Approx. 130 pounds Shoulder length reddish coloured hair Alison’s family and the…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Safe Summer Weekends
Many Albertans like to take advantage of the long summer evenings and warmer weather to get outdoors, go traveling or visit with family and friends. Weekends and celebrations can be fun for Albertans of all ages. If you, your friends or family are planning on using alcohol as part of your celebratory gatherings, there are…
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Energy Efficiency Open Houses Announced
Alberta’s Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel will hold its first open houses to gather input from Albertans. Panel members and technical experts will be on hand to speak with Albertans about their vision for energy efficiency and community energy systems programming and suggested actions. Calgary open house Monday, July 18 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Energy Environment…
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CPAWS Responds to Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan
On June 1, the Government of Alberta released the new draft Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan (2016-2021). CPAWS Southern Alberta will be reviewing the plan in detail and will encourage public feedback on the plan by July 15. At first glance however, we can see the new plan shows some areas of progress and some areas…
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Temporary Closure of Calgary’s Devonian Gardens
To complete needed repair work in time for the busy winter season, Devonian Gardens will be temporarily closing to the public. The closure is scheduled to start on July 18, after The Calgary Stampede, and is anticipated to re-open before year end. The decision to close was made jointly by The City of Calgary and…
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First Four-car “Mask” CTrain Launched in Calgary
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From My Bookshelf: Fiona Barton
By Lynn Willoughby The Widow ~ Fiona Barton This debut novel has been called “a delightfully trashy thriller.” I totally agree. There are several stories going on here – Jean, a quiet hairdresser who is wooed by Glen Taylor. Glen orders Jean’s food, is always critical of her choices, changes careers frequently, doesn’t want children. Soon…
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GreenTRIP Criteria Changed to Leverage Federal Money
The Government of Alberta is expanding its Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) to include such things as transit-stop upgrades and pilot projects for new transit. The expansion is in line with the provincial government’s commitment to give all Albertans more public transportation options. It also means the province will qualify for all projects eligible for…
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