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Highwood High – Watershed Award
Congratulations to teacher Dave Connell and students at École Secondaire Highwood High School, on receiving an honourable mention for the 2014-2015 RBC-Evergreen Watershed Champions Award. The notification letter reads in part: “It was inspiring to see the wonderful work that your school is doing to help maintain the vitality of the water ecosystem by…
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RCMP and Sheriffs – Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit – Boy in a box incident results in reminder that adults are in charge
Airdire, Alberta – Officers from the Integrated Traffic Units in Alberta are reminding Albertans that when it comes to ensuring children are safely secured in car safety seats, the adults are in charge. This comes after an RCMP officer discovered a pre-school child hiding in a cardboard box on the back seat of a vehicle that he…
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Canadian Angus Association 50, 75 and 100 Year Long-Term Recognition Awards Presented at National Convention
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) honoured 550 years of membership at their National Convention banquet on Saturday, June 6, presenting six 50-year, two 75-year and one 100-year long-term recognition awards. The awards recognize breeders who have been a member of the Association for 50, 75 and 100 consecutive years.…
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Education Plus Programs in Foothills School Division
The Board carried a motion to close the Education Plus programs in Black Diamond and High River, and consolidate the programming for Ed Plus, the 180 program and Cameron Crossing into one site, located in Okotoks at the current Cameron Crossing site. The Board further directed the Superintendent to make the necessary program, facility, transportation…
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Stolen Horse Nightmare
This article is provided courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Cpl E.A. Turco, RCMP Livestock Investigator Your worst nightmare has come true. Your horse is missing. Calm down and breathe. First, has he gotten out of his enclosure and maybe just strayed? Look for physical signs-a downed fence, open gate or…
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Town of Okotoks Taking Action after Structural Damage and Asbestos Found at Old Creamery
Extensive structural damages were discovered as a result of the recent fire at the Old Creamery site on Riverside Drive. Asbestos has also been discovered. The Town’s insurers are recommending they begin to mitigate any possible issues that may arise. Three major findings were put forward by the insurance adjusters: Contain and remove the asbestos immediately…
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High River Gathered in George Lane Park on Saturday
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Chief David Crowchild and Aboriginal Youth Awards
Last week, the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) and The City of Calgary presented the The Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award and Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards honour those who build bridges of understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures. Award-winners building bridges between cultures 2015 Winner of Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award:…
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Foothills School Division Set Budget Based on New Provincial Promises
Trustees approved the Division’s budget for 2015-2016. When the New Democrats formed the provincial government, they restored cuts and removed restrictions implemented by the Progressive Conservatives, resulting in a less stringent budget than what FSD was originally preparing for prior to the election. Among the budget highlights: Enrolment Growth: Conservatively estimating an increase of…
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CFIB Challenges AB Govt to Release Economic Impact Analysis of $15 Minimum Wage Hike
Files Freedom of Information request for all AB government studies and analysis CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today challenged the Alberta government to release all economic impact studies and analysis it has conducted or commissioned on the impact of raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour. “The Jobs Minister’s…
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Free Spay/Neuter Clinic Coming to Turner Valley this Summer
High Country SPCA are having a spay and neuter clinic on August 16th, 2015 at the Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic for stray animals and for those who may not be able to afford the procedure for their pets. Volunteers are also needed to help with the clinic. Anyone looking for an application or interested…
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Canadian Angus Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipient, Ambassador, Outstanding Young Angus Breeder and Junior Angus Stockman of the Year Award
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – Canadian Angus Foundation award recipients were announced on Saturday, June 6th, at the Angus National Convention in Calgary, AB. just before the fourth annual Building the Legacy Sale. The 2015 Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador is Patrick Holland of Montague, Prince Edward Island. The Dick Turner Scholarship recipient is Allison…
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Premier Enlists Financial Expert for Advice on Capital Plan
David Dodge, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, will provide advice to guide the development of a new plan to meet Alberta’s infrastructure needs. “Investment in public infrastructure is foundational to the success of Alberta’s families and communities. As this government develops a plan to build the schools, hospitals and roads Albertans need,…
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Announces George Lane Will be Inducted into Hall of Great Westerners in 2016
NOTE: There will be a the formal announcement at the Bar U Ranch on July 5, 2015 at 1pm and everyone is invited to attend. OKLAHOMA CITY — Legendary Canadian rancher George Lane will be honored posthumously with induction into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in…
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Clear the Air: Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Election Contributions
EDMONTON, AB – Before passing Bill 1, the NDP should release all of their election financials up to June 15 to clarify that no parts of the legislation are designed to uniquely benefit the governing party above others, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. In Bill 1, there are provisions to allow unions and corporations…
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