Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Calgary’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness 2008 – 2018

    Calgary’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness 2008 – 2018

    Despite the dedicated efforts of many, Calgary is in the midst of a homelessness crisis that is growing both in numbers and severity. If we do not act now to address this serious social and economic issue, by the end of the next decade our city could have as many as 15,000 people homeless on…

  • Sikome Lake is Open for the Summer

    Sikome Lake is Open for the Summer

    When swimmers visit Sikome Lake they will notice some changes designed to make their experience safer and more enjoyable. A number of public safety improvements have been made based on recommendations from a report, following a drowning last August. While investigators found the incident was handled within established standard operating procedures, the report makes several…

  • Wildrose to Put Forward Amendment to Shrink Small Business Tax Rate

      EDMONTON, AB – In light of several policies that will hurt the economy, businesses and families, Wildrose will put forward an amendment to Bill 2 to lower the small business tax rate from three to two per cent, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Royalty reviews, dramatic minimum wage hikes and tax hikes on businesses…

  • Town Receives Funding for Two New Community Gardens

    Town Receives Funding for Two New Community Gardens

      High River, AB: Council has directed administration to form a Community Garden Ad Hoc Committee consisting of members of the public to oversee the creation of two new community gardens. This decision to support the formation of a committee comes after significant public interest and funding support from TD Bank’s Friends of the Environment…

  • Mini-Entrepreneur Gives Back

    Mini-Entrepreneur Gives Back

      Big Rock grade 3 student Makayla Hinton raised more than $170.00 for Kids Cancer Care at her lemonade stand as part of Okotoks first Lemonade Day on June 13th. Lemonade Day is an interactive national event designed to teach kids the skills they need to be successful in life. With their parents and mentors,…

  • High River Council Sets Priorities in New Strategic Plan

    High River Council Sets Priorities in New Strategic Plan

      HIGH RIVER, AB: After several months of planning and visioning sessions, the Town of High River strategic plan for 2015 to 2017 is now available. This plan sets out council’s new vision, mission and values, as well as defines the Town’s priorities for the next three years. “High River is a great community and…

  • Parks Canada Warn Visitors to Watch for Bears

    Parks Canada Warn Visitors to Watch for Bears

    Before you go into the woods tonight…..check out the Parks Canada website for the latest bear sightings and trail closures: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/ours-bears/miseajour-update.aspx The months of July, August and September are busy in our parks for both bears and tourists. If you see a bear while visiting our mountain parks follow the advice for safe viewing on…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

    Stroke is a medical emergency. It is important to get emergency medical help right away so that the stroke can be treated. Strokes can be treated with medications, surgery, or other non-surgical techniques. The exact treatment used depends on the type of stroke, when the stroke started, and the overall health of the person having…

  • Two Phone Scams Hitting Alberta

    Two Phone Scams Hitting Alberta

    Service Alberta is warning Albertans of telephone scams in which callers demand payment of electricity bills and income taxes. Albertans have been receiving calls recently from individuals claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency or from Direct Energy and ENMAX, demanding payment through a credit card or online money/wire transfer services. Canada Revenue Agency…

  • Changes to our Health System Desperately Needed

      If there’s one word on everyone’s mind following the May 5 election, it’s change. Albertans spoke loudly and clearly at the voting booths that they wanted their elected representatives to go to work on reforming a political system that had grown stagnant in its ideas, unresponsive in its delivery of public services and unaccountable…

  • Unanimous Approval to Ban Corporate and Union Donations

    Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, was unanimously passed by the Alberta Legislature. The bill bans corporate and union donations to political parties, efffective June 15, 2015. Only residents of Alberta are permitted to contribute to a candidate, constituency association, political party or leadership contestant. “Fostering a vibrant, healthy democracy, where all…

  • Wildrose Helps Push Forward Amendment in Bill 1, Significant Loopholes Remain

    Wildrose Helps Push Forward Amendment in Bill 1, Significant Loopholes Remain

      EDMONTON, AB – Wildrose successfully helped amend Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy, to block a loophole allowing unions and corporations to make loan payments to political parties, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. However, Wildrose expressed concerns that two significant loopholes remain in the legislation. “Wildrose promised to fight for a total…

  • Macleod MP John Barlow Raising Funds for Easter Seals Camp Horizon by Hosting the Inaugural RIDE TO HORIZON Cycling Event July 17/18, 2015

    Macleod MP John Barlow Raising Funds for Easter Seals Camp Horizon by Hosting the Inaugural RIDE TO HORIZON Cycling Event July 17/18, 2015

      OKOTOKS, AB – Foothills cyclists will be hitting the road starting in Crowsnest Pass up to Bragg Creek to raise funds for a major renovation at Easter Seals Camp Horizon and to enjoy our beautiful region for Ride to Horizon on July 17/18. This ride is a first of its kind in southern Alberta…

  • Junior Achievement Students Donate Record Funds to Calgary-Area Charities

    Junior Achievement Students Donate Record Funds to Calgary-Area Charities

      From idea to business plan, marketing, sales and financial audits, the Junior Achievement Company Program gives high school students the opportunity to create a product and run their own company – while benefitting local charities. Congratulations to students belonging to the Southern Alberta chapter of Junior Achievement, who recently wrapped up a record year…

  • Calgary Police Service Launches Mobile App

    Calgary Police Service Launches Mobile App

    The Calgary Police Service is proud to launch a free mobile app, providing another way for citizens to interact with the Service. Advancements in technology have driven citizens’ expectations on how to engage with organizations. To respond to these expectations, months of research and consultation have gone into the development of the Calgary Police Service…