Tag: Southern Alberta

  • What to do in a Tornado

    What to do in a Tornado

      In a house with a basement: Avoid windows. Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or work bench), or cover yourself with a mattress or sleeping bag. Know where very heavy objects rest on the floor above (pianos, refrigerators, waterbeds, etc.) and do not go under them. They…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Impersonation of a Police Officer

      On July 21, 2015, at 112 Street West, DeWinton, AB a vehicle was pulled over by a male who was impersonating a police officer. The male had red and blue flashing lights on his vehicle and presented himself as a Police Officer. The male asked the driver of the vehicle to provide her driver’s licence…

  • Don’t Just be a Bystander; be a Witness!

    Don’t Just be a Bystander; be a Witness!

    The Calgary Police Service has partnered with students from SAIT Polytechnic’s Film and Video Production program to create a video series titled The Witness, which is aimed at helping people be the best witnesses possible. The series follows a man who has a special power of always being in the wrong place at the wrong…

  • 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Strathmore wrap-up

    2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Strathmore wrap-up

    Strathmore… The 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Strathmore came to a close on July 19.                 “The last few days have been nothing short of amazing,” said David Eggen, Minister of Culture and Tourism. “The displays of athleticism, sportsmanship and comraderie that we have seen at…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Gas and Dash with Stolen Vehicle

      Airdrie, Alberta- On July 21, 2015, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a gas and dash on Edmonton Trail NE in Airdrie. Two suspects, a female driver and a suspect male passenger, stole approximately $47.00 dollars of gasoline. The vehicle they were driving, a White 2013 Mercedes C63A bearing Alberta licence plate BHP 2265, was also reported stolen out…

  • Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Southwestern Alberta’s Community Infrastructure

    Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Southwestern Alberta’s Community Infrastructure

      July 29, 2015 – High River, Alberta – Today, John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support of $171,765 for six projects benefitting southwestern Alberta under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. In Economic Action Plan…

  • Dawgs Drop Final Game of the Regular Season to Mavericks

    Dawgs Drop Final Game of the Regular Season to Mavericks

      By Ashley Grant The Okotoks Dawgs (27-17) were defeated by the Medicine Hat Mavericks (23-21) on July 26 by a final score of 11-8 at Seaman Stadium (3748). It was the last regular season home game for the Dawgs, as well as being their sixth game in six nights. However, the Dawgs got off…

  • RCMP Public Complaint Process underway re: Calgary cab driver’s concerns

      Airdrie, AB – Upon an initial review of the 2013 investigation by Airdrie Detachment into an allegation of assault against Calgary cab driver Sardar Qayum, and after meeting with him yesterday, the RCMP has now initiated a formal Public Complaint in relation to this matter. The process involves having an independent senior non-commissioned RCMP officer,…

  • Bob Hawkesworth Selected as Alberta New Democrat Candidate for Calgary Foothills by-election

    Bob Hawkesworth Selected as Alberta New Democrat Candidate for Calgary Foothills by-election

      Alberta New Democrats met Tuesday night to elect Bob Hawkesworth as their candidate for the Calgary-Foothills by-election. Bob has extensive experience working diligently on behalf of the people of Alberta. He served two terms as the New Democrat MLA for Calgary-Mountain View and served as a Calgary City Councillor for 23 years. “I’m very…

  • Lyme Disease: Our Fight to Pay it Forward

    Lyme Disease: Our Fight to Pay it Forward

      Written by John Stadnyk My family’s fight against Lyme disease is relatively new, but we learned quickly of the controversy surrounding Lyme Disease. Three months ago, my wife (Theresa) was bit by a tick in our backyard in Calgary, Alberta (Canada). At the time, we didn’t realize what we were dealing with. After a…

  • Nanton Round Up Days – August Long Weekend

    Nanton Round Up Days – August Long Weekend

    FRIDAY, JULY 31 •July 31-Aug 2: Round-Up Days Slo-Pitch Ball Tourney. •9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Bomber Command Museum of Canada (Hwy2S & 17 St.) ongoing displays, bombercommandmuseum.ca •10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Cdn Grain Elevator Discovery Centre tours & displays (orange elevator on 19 Ave.), canadiangrainelevatordiscoverycentre.com •10a.m.; Antique & Art Walk of Alberta shops,…

  • EPCOR Flood Protection Project in Okotoks

    EPCOR Flood Protection Project in Okotoks

      Water Treatment Plant Armouring – Green Stairs Closure Please be advised that the green stairs and the hatched area (see diagram below) will be closed from approximately the third week of July until the end of the first week in August to allow the installation of the water treatment plant armouring. The Laurie Boyd…

  • Stronger Oversight Needed in Electricity Market: MacIntyre

    Stronger Oversight Needed in Electricity Market: MacIntyre

      EDMONTON, AB (July 28, 2015): Today, Wildrose Shadow Minister for Electricity and Renewables Don MacIntyre called for stronger oversight in Alberta’s electricity system, following a regulatory finding of market manipulation and price rigging. The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) announced Monday that TransAlta Corporation intentionally planned power outages at its plants during peak times in order to…

  • Bull Riders Hervey and Purcell win on $10k Weekend

    Bull Riders Hervey and Purcell win on $10k Weekend

    Thank you to Ted Stovin with Everything Cowboy for the following story! LONGVIEW, Alberta and PENTICTON, British Columbia — On a weekend* that featured $10,000 in added prize money, current BRC number one Brian Hervey increased his lead while an Australian Bull Rider got his first win on Canadian soil. Hervey picked up his weekend…

  • Ceci Set to Rubber Stamp Higher Royalty Rates: Wildrose

    Ceci Set to Rubber Stamp Higher Royalty Rates: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (July 27, 2015): Finance Minister Joe Ceci needs to explain why the NDP government is planning to boost royalty rates before the pending royalty review has even started, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. In an interview with Rick Bell of the Calgary Sun, Ceci is quoted saying a new royalty scheme…