Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Lake Louise RCMP – Assist to Identify – Fraud

    Lake Louise RCMP – Assist to Identify – Fraud

      Lake Louise RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the suspect seen in these photos. The suspect is wanted on Fraud related charges in Lake Louise from May 2015. He is described as 6 ft – 6’2 ft, 190 lbs, Caucasian, short dark hair, one or two studded earrings and possible tattoos on both…

  • RCMP Strathmore: Motor Vehicle Collision – Highway 1 at Highway 791 – UPDATE

    On June 9, 2015 at approximately 16:00 Hrs, Strathmore RCMP responded to a serious injury motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 791, Rockyview County, Alberta. Due to the serious nature of the incident, Highway 1 eastbound and Highway 791 northbound were closed to conduct an investigation into the causes of…

  • Considering a Landscaping or Lawn-Care Company? Get it in Writing!

    Considering a Landscaping or Lawn-Care Company? Get it in Writing!

    Whether you’re planning a major landscaping project or hiring a lawn maintenance company to cut your grass this summer, Service Alberta recommends you get it in writing! When entering into a contract with any home renovation or maintenance company, including those specializing in lawn care, always insist upon a written contract. Verbal contracts are hard…

  • Small Dog Missing from High River for Over a Week

    Small Dog Missing from High River for Over a Week

    May 28th Lost from Highland Green View area of NW High River, F/S Shihtzu, 5 years old named Belle. She was spotted at 5pm running west on the Coal Trail. May 30th Last sighting was west of High River on south side of Tongue Creek Road. Belle is terrified and running when approached. We have…

  • Community and business leader to become province’s 18th Lieutenant Governor

    Community and business leader to become province’s 18th Lieutenant Governor

    Distinguished Alberta business leader and community volunteer Lois Mitchell will be installed as the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on Friday, June 12, 2015. The ceremony will take place in Edmonton in the Chamber of the Alberta Legislature Building. The installation will be followed by brief closing ceremonies on the Legislature grounds, featuring a 100-person…

  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley: 2015-2016 Executive and Awards

    Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley: 2015-2016 Executive and Awards

    Installation of the New Executive and Awards Presentation took place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 in Turner Valley on May 30th, 2015. The New Executive for 2015-2016 is: President, Ray MacGregor 1st Vice-President, Linda Macaulay 2nd Vice-President, Jim Deacon 3rd Vice-President, Eileen Pool Past President, Michel Jackson Treasurer, Wendy Williams Secretary, Leslie Miller The…

  • Spitzee Supports Nunavut School

    Spitzee Supports Nunavut School

      At the recent Spitzee School Council meeting, Trustee Doug Gardner and Superintendent John Bailey were pleased to learn of an impressive project by Spitzee’s Gr. 4/5 students who are assembling “Good Food Boxes” for a small school in Nunavut. The idea stems from a class project examining the astronomical prices of common food items…

  • High River and Canadian Pacific reach historic agreement

    High River and Canadian Pacific reach historic agreement

      High River, AB: On Monday, June 8 Council directed administration to finalize the agreement between the Town of High River and Canadian Pacific (CP) for the Town to purchase a critical parcel of land including a significant area in the centre of the community. The deal is valued at $1.8 million. “This is a…

  • Spray Park Opens June 24 in High River

    Spray Park Opens June 24 in High River

      High River, AB: The High River Spray Park will open for the 2015 season on Wednesday, June 24. The park will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting. The Town is pleased to announce that there will be free admission to the Spray Park for the 2015 season thanks…

  • Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

      Cameron Lake Cabin to become Alpine Club of Canada Hut Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta – Mr. Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced approval for the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) to operate its…

  • Soil testing required at 1 Street S.W. between 4 Ave. and 6 Ave. S.W. on June 9

    Soil testing required at 1 Street S.W. between 4 Ave. and 6 Ave. S.W. on June 9

      High River, AB: Almor Testing Services Ltd. will be conducting a soil investigation June 9 on 1 Street S.W., from 4 to 6 Avenue in order to determine soil conditions for a proposed sewer main upgrade. Crews will begin work at 8 a.m. and will be using a truck mounted drill rig to minimize…

  • NDP Health Plan: More Managers, More Centralization

    NDP Health Plan: More Managers, More Centralization

      EDMONTON, AB (June 8, 2015): The NDP plan to beef up and centralize Alberta Health Services (AHS) away from local decision makers will mean less quality care for patients, Wildrose Health Shadow Minister Drew Barnes said today. The announcement was made today by the NDP after the release of AHS’ ‘Patients First Strategy’ and…

  • Black Diamond ‘Trails’ Conversation Continues…

    Black Diamond ‘Trails’ Conversation Continues…

    The Healthy Development Group would like to remind everyone that the group’s next meeting will be tomorrow night, Tuesday, June 9th at the Turner Valley Golf Club, 7:00pm. Chris Weingarth, the group’s chair, is hoping that the agenda will include details on the formation of a “Friends of …..” group, what that will entail and…

  • Alberta Wrong to Increase Minimum Wage

      Policies based on party dogma won’t solve the province’s problems By Charles Lammam and Jason Clemens, Fraser Institute VANCOUVER, B.C./ Troy Media/ – The new NDP government in Alberta has indicated it will aggressively increase the province’s minimum wage from $10.20 to $15 per hour over the next three years. There are a number…

  • Support Rowan House Through the Millarville Half Marathon

    Support Rowan House Through the Millarville Half Marathon

      The next big event we are involved with is the Millarville Half Marathon—Run to the Farmers’ Market and there are a few ways you can get involved. If you enjoy running, there is still room in the COBS 8 Mile Cinnamon Bun Run. The half marathon and the relay are now sold out. Not…