Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP – Missing Male from Cochrane

    On July 21, 2015 at approximately 23:30 hrs, Cochrane RCMP received a report that Cochrane resident Paul KERR had been missing since approximately 16:00 hrs that day. Paul KERR was last seen on his bicycle on July 21, 2015 at 16:00 hrs on Towers Trail, approximately 5km south of the town of Cochrane.  Paul is 59 years old and described as…

  • Riparian Restoration Workshops in Turner Valley this August

    Riparian Restoration Workshops in Turner Valley this August

      In August 2014 Sustainability Resources hosted their first Riparian Restoration workshop in Black Diamond, engaging 30 individuals and restoring 70 m2 of damaged shoreline by planting 600 willow saplings. The Riparian Restoration Program aligns the mutually reinforcing activities of its partners that are related to habitat restoration, to ensure their greatest collective impact. Many…

  • Alberta Green Party: Janet Keeping’s Thoughts on the NDPs’ First Days in Government

    Alberta Green Party: Janet Keeping’s Thoughts on the NDPs’ First Days in Government

    It’s early days yet, but here are some thoughts from Janet on how the new NDP government is doing. 1. I am still very pleased about the change of government:  I had hoped I would live long enough to see the end of the PCs’ domination of our political culture and government, and I wasn’t…

  • Importing Horses from the United States

    Importing Horses from the United States

      This article is courtesy of The Horse Industry Association of Alberta Canadians are reminded to check Canada’s import requirements before arriving at the border with their horses. Import requirements are in place to protect human and animal health and may change at any time in response to an animal disease outbreak in another country.…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle

      On June 21, 2015 Okotoks RCMP on patrol caught a Black Kawasaki motorcycle driving 156km/h in a 60 km/h area of roadway. The driver of the motorcycle was arrested on 32 St. E, Okotoks, for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was also issued a violation ticket for a Traffic Safety Act…

  • Tornado Warning for Okotoks – DeWinton – Priddis – Bragg Creek – Calgary

    Tornado Warning for Okotoks – DeWinton – Priddis – Bragg Creek – Calgary

    12:44 PM MDT Wednesday 22 July 2015 Tornado warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park Rocky View Co. near Bragg Creek and Tsuu T’ina Res. Updated or ended by 1:43 p.m. MDT. Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable…

  • New Birdies for Kids Program Supports Rowan House

    New Birdies for Kids Program Supports Rowan House

      Emergency Shelter Looking for Donations and Pledges High River, AB – Rowan House Emergency Shelter is excited to be a participating charity in a new campaign launched this year by the Shaw Charity Classic. The Birdies for Kids program, presented by AltaLink, runs now through the tournament August 5th-9th and Rowan House is looking…

  • Science and History Day in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

    Science and History Day in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

      Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park will host the 12th annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day on Tuesday, July 28, from 9:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. at the West Glacier Community Building in Glacier National Park*. The event is free of charge and all are encouraged to attend. Held yearly on the 4th Tuesday in July, this event…

  • RCMP – Distracted driving leads to 2 Collisions involving 6 vehicles and a Request for STARS Helicopter

      Brooks, AB – On Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at approximately 1:20 AM, the Brooks RCMP responded to a report of a multi vehicle collision on Highway 1 just west of Brooks, Alberta. Members arrived on scene to discover 2 separate 3 vehicle collisions which occurred in the east bound lanes of Highway 1, directly…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Vehicle Break & Enters

      Okotoks Alberta – On July 18th, 2015 Okotoks RCMP received a rash of vehicle break and enter complaints. There is a pattern of the items taken from the vehicles – garage door openers and small items.  Some of the affected vehicles were unlocked. Witnesses reported seeing an old black Toyota Tacoma in the area…

  • Preventing Water Related Fatalities: National Drowning Prevention Week

    Preventing Water Related Fatalities: National Drowning Prevention Week

      Western Canada – The Lifesaving Society and STARS air ambulance are partnering-up across Western Canada to promote water safety, as part of National Drowning Prevention Week from July 19 to 25, 2015. Approximately 500 Canadians drown every year, including 28 Albertans, 22  Saskatchewanians, and 15 Manitobans in 2014. “Water-related fatalities are preventable” said Lifesaving…

  • Freedom Ride: Charity Fundraising Bike Tour

    Freedom Ride: Charity Fundraising Bike Tour

      By Curt Hanselmann As you may know, I am once again riding in a 200km fundraising bike [yeah, as in bicycle!!] tour in support of Magdalene House Society *, a NOW OPEN AND OPERATING** home for the recovery of victims of human trafficking. So, I’d like to once again humbly ask for your support,…

  • Anderson Calls on Privacy Commissioner to Investigate Service Alberta

      EDMONTON, AB (July 21, 2015): Today, Wildrose Shadow Service Alberta Minister Wayne Anderson has sent a letter to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner calling on the office to investigate Service Alberta making up legislative language in order to deny documents to Wildrose. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation into political interference…

  • High River Council Approves Urban Chicken Coops and Beehives

    High River Council Approves Urban Chicken Coops and Beehives

      High River, AB: Council has approved in principle a recommendation from administration to permit urban chicken coops and backyard beehives, with restrictions, to be kept within Town limits. At its July 20 meeting, Council directed administration to return to a future meeting with a detailed policy that will outline the conditions permitting chickens and…

  • Historical Clock Finds its Way Back Home

    Historical Clock Finds its Way Back Home

    It began its life as SAIT’s official timepiece and it has now taken its rightful place as an iconic piece of our history. The clock that kept time for SAIT for almost half a century has been restored and installed in a Heritage Hall showcase in time for next year’s 100th birthday. About 100 former…