Tag: Southern Alberta

  • NDP Borrowing Charts Alberta for Credit Downgrade: Fildebrandt

    NDP Borrowing Charts Alberta for Credit Downgrade: Fildebrandt

      EDMONTON, AB – Today, Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt called on the NDP government to stop ignoring Alberta’s exploding debt after Moody’s Investors Service warned of a possible credit downgrade. Moody’s July report said the rapid pace at which the province is acquiring debt could affect its triple-A credit rating. “The NDP is…

  • Dreaming of Little Free Libraries in Vulcan

    Dreaming of Little Free Libraries in Vulcan

      You may have seen Little Free Libraries pop up in your neighbourhood. These waterproof boxes, often colourful and lovingly maintained by their owners, offer free books to children and adults of all ages. More importantly, they build a sense of community by promoting literacy and serving as “take a book, leave a book” gathering…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Arrest Made in Indecent Exposure Case

      Okotoks, Alberta – RCMP have arrested a local resident in relation to reports of indecent exposure. The accused has been charged for 8 counts of indecent exposure under section 173(1) and 7 counts of causing a disturbance 175 (1) (b) of the criminal code. The offences occurred between June 19, 2015 and July 14,…

  • Busy Weekend for Cochrane Emergency Services

    Cochrane, AB – On Sunday July 19, 2015 at 10 am Cochrane RCMP responded to an incident on the CP rail bridge 1 kilometer west of West Point in Cochrane AB. 2 males aged 49 and 45 from Cochrane, were walking east bound on the railway tracks , when they encountered a west bound train.…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Theft of Scratch Lotto Tickets at Balzac

    Airdrie, Alberta – On July 6, 2015 at 03:30 AM, two males entered the Petro gas station in Balzac.  The first suspect distracted the cashier while the second male reached over the counter and stole a scratch ticket folder containing $640.00 worth of tickets. Both males left the store on foot. Police are trying to identify the males…

  • Calgary Fire Department rescues car driver from middle of Bow River

      (Saturday) evening the Calgary Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident by the Shouldice Bridge on the Bow River. The first arriving Apparatus encountered two vehicles, one down a steep embankment on its roof and the second on its wheels in the middle of the Bow River. Upon reaching the vehicle on its…

  • HeartMath = Well-being

    HeartMath = Well-being

      Airdrie program teaches techniques to cut stress By Kerri Robins AIRDRIE — Taylor Ferguson finds himself at peace these days thanks to a ‘heart-brain connection’ he made through the HeartMath program, with help from Alberta Health Services (AHS) Rural Addiction and Mental Health Services. “The program is what I consider to be ‘eyes wide…

  • Precautionary advisory lifted for Little Bow River

    Precautionary advisory lifted for Little Bow River

    Repeated testing results have indicated no risk to health from Little Bow River northeast of Carmangay. On Wednesday, July 15, approximately 9,800 litres of urea ammonium nitrate, a commonly-used liquid agricultural fertilizer solution, was released from a container on private property. The release occurred near the Little Bow River on land northeast of Carmangay in…

  • Concrete Action Needed on Energy Development

    Concrete Action Needed on Energy Development

      EDMONTON, AB – Premiers acknowledging the importance of the energy sector is positive, but today’s agreement falls short in assuring the development of critical pipeline projects, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. “I’m pleased that all premiers were able to come together and acknowledge the important contribution the energy sector makes to Canada’s economy,” Wildrose…

  • RCMP – Olds -Two Vehicle Collision on Highway 587

      Olds, Alberta – On Sunday, July 19th, 2015 at approximately 4:40 pm RCMP – Olds Detachment were dispatched to a collision involving two pickups  on Highway 587 about one kilometre West of Highway 2.  Innisfail and Didsbury detachments also assisted with area emergency services.  Early investigation indicates that the west bound Ford F150 carrying a driver and one passenger crossed into the opposing…

  • RCMP – High River and Nanton – Weekend Update

    RCMP High River – Vehicle Rollover On Highway 2 On July 19, 2015, High River RCMP was dispatched to a single vehicle roll over on Highway 2 and 594. The Highway was shut down in both directions for approximately four hours while Police and emergency personnel were on scene. The driver of the vehicle was airlifted to Foothills Hospital via STARS while…

  • The City of Calgary Public Art Program installs new public art piece for the Tuscany LRT Station

    The City of Calgary Public Art Program installs new public art piece for the Tuscany LRT Station

      Calgary’s newest public art piece roger that, will begin installation at the Tuscany LRT Station. Canadian artist, Bill Pechet, will be onsite to help oversee the installation, which will take approximately three weeks. “Until recently, the neighbourhoods of Tuscany and Rocky Ridge were separated by Crowchild Trail. But now, thanks to the new LRT…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Window and Balcony Safety ~ Protecting your Children

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Window and Balcony Safety ~ Protecting your Children

      As summer temperatures rise outside, many parents open their windows or balcony doors to let in fresh air. Unfortunately, along with the fresh air comes a significant risk to children. For a curious child, an open window or balcony door can pose the risk of a serious fall. Every year, Alberta Health Services (AHS)…

  • High River: 2 Avenue S.E. and 20 Street Connector to Open to Traffic

    High River: 2 Avenue S.E. and 20 Street Connector to Open to Traffic

      HIGH RIVER, AB: An important connector route is set to open the week of July 20 in the east side of town. The newly completed road will connect 2 Avenue S.E. to 20 Street and will help to improve traffic flow through the neighbourhood. Once the road opens, the below intersections will be open…

  • New Website Helps Calgary-Area Patients Find a Doctor

    New Website Helps Calgary-Area Patients Find a Doctor

    More than 239 family doctors taking patients in Calgary area CALGARY – Patients looking for a family doctor in the Calgary area can now find one at the click of a mouse, thanks to the launch of an interactive new website. Developed by seven local Primary Care Networks and doctors in partnership with Alberta Health…