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RCMP Cochrane attend fatal MVC on Highway 1A
Cochrane, AB – RCMP were called to a single vehicle rollover collision at 6:00 AM June, 23, 2105. The collision occurred on Highway 1A West of Morley, emergency crews are still on the scene and the road remains restricted to one lane. Upon arrival, police found one person who had been ejected from the vehicle…
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This is Home: Calgary Homeless Foundation Report to Communities 2015
During the past year, 895 housing placements were made by community agencies funded by CHF. Responding to the affordable housing crisis in our city, CHF received the green light to proceed with plans to construct 3 new purpose-built apartment buildings with a combined capacity of almost 80 units. Through the collaborative efforts of the…
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RCMP Strathmore – Barricaded Individual in Custody
On June 19, 2015 at approximately 6:30 PM Strathmore RCMP received information that there was a male inside a Strathmore residence that was under court ordered conditions not to be there. The male inside the residence spoke with police by telephone, stating he was armed and refused to leave the residence or follow police direction…
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Longview Library News: Summer Programs and Reading
The library is pleased and excited to let you know that Rick Smith, a longstanding member of the Stampede Historical Committee, will give a talk called “The 10 Days of Stampede Madness” in the library. He will be showing awesome pictures, and entertaining us with anecdotes of special moments over the years. It will be…
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Heart and Sole: Calgary teens host sneaker drive for Northern Alberta School
Upon learning that many kids in the aboriginal community of Chateh, Alberta played sports in socked feet, tenth-graders Breanne Bauer, Tanya Lui, and Savanna Jordan from William Aberhart High School were inspired by a recent community partnership to make a difference of their own. The students had been challenged through the Empowering Minds™ ConneX program to…
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Guy Weadick Days Results
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Legislation Introduced to Restore Fairness to Alberta’s Tax System
The government introduced changes to corporate and personal income taxes and is taking action to reverse proposed unfair fees. Bill 2, An Act to Restore Fairness to Public Revenues, will increase the corporate income tax rate for profitable corporations by two percentage points and introduce a more progressive personal income tax system. “We are asking…
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Pat Stier in the Legislature: Municipal Sustainability Initiative Funding
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Peak Visits Sheldon Kennedy Advocacy Centre
Grade 8 and 9 students in FSD’s Peak Athletics Hockey Program at École Okotoks Junior High School paid a visit to the Centre in north west Calgary on June 12th – an opportunity created through a partnership with Mindful Athletics over the past two years. The boys were greeted by former NHL player and…
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RCMP Crowsnest Pass- Fatal ATV Collision Dutch Creek Area
Crowsnest Pass, AB – On 2015-06-20 at 6:00 P.M., Crowsnest Pass Detachment members were dispatched to a single vehicle ATV Collision on remote trail in the Dutch Creek area (north of Crowsnest Pass). Crowsnest Pass Fire and Emergency services along with, STARS, also attended to assist. Investigators determined a southbound side by side ATV, with…
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Calgary Police Seeking Public Assistance: Missing 14 Year Old Female
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: When Temperatures Rise, Stay Safe
In addition to the risk of sunburn, rising temperatures also increase the risk of heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and sunstroke. While children and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat exhaustion and dehydration, it’s important all Albertans follow these simple precautions to prevent sun and heat-related illness: Wear waterproof sunscreen of 30 SPF…
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High River Home Hardware Owner Honoured by North American Association
This year, North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) honored eight Young Retailers of the Year at a banquet at the All Industry Conference and National Hardware Show in Las Vegas in May. The national recognition program, now in its 19th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers and…
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Government, Industry and Employers Join Forces to Connect Veterans to Employment
An innovative program connecting Alberta employers to those retiring from the Canadian Forces launched last week. BaseToBusiness is a program that empowers employers to tap into the skillsets of veterans and those retiring, releasing or transitioning from the Canadian Armed Forces. Every year, thousands of members of the Canadian Armed Forces transition out of the…
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It’s Taken Two Years, but….
By Pam Jones, Editor. The Bob Lochhead Memorial Campground in Black Diamond is up and running again this year after the devastating 2013 Flood wiped it out completely. Under the expert management of the Foothills Lions Club and site assistants, Stan and Diane, there are currently 27 sites available for campers. The plan is for…
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