Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Alberta MLAs Sworn In on Monday

  • Alberta’s Minimum Wage Increase Set in Motion

    Lori Sigurdson, the Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour issued the following statement today on minimum wage: “Today our government is pleased to announce the next steps in our plan to raise the minimum wage for Alberta families. The existing formula for minimum wage increases, based on the consumer price index and average weekly…

  • Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee Buzzing Back to the Foothills

    Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee Buzzing Back to the Foothills

      The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed event has 12 teams of 3 adults competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team collects pledges and donations that support literacy and learning. The Team that collects the Gratest Pledges is awarded…

  • Government Acts to Protect Youth from the Dangers of Menthol Tobacco and Prevent Cancer

    Government Acts to Protect Youth from the Dangers of Menthol Tobacco and Prevent Cancer

    The province is banning the sale of menthol flavoured tobacco in Alberta after September 30, 2015. “More than half of young tobacco users are using flavoured tobacco, whether it’s menthol or a fruit or candy flavour. By banning the sale of these products, we can reduce tobacco use among youth and help our children stay…

  • Premier Notley and Minister Ganley issue statement on completion of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

    Premier Rachel Notley and Aboriginal Relations Minister Kathleen Ganley issued the following statement on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: “The Government of Alberta respects the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to bring light to a dark chapter in Canadian history. “The work of the commission and its members opened the door…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Missing Person

        On 2015 May 30, Cochrane RCMP received a complaint of a 29 year old Langdon , Alberta resident missing.  The male was last seen in the area of Bragg Creek, Alberta after spending time with friends.   Police do not consider the disappearance  to be suspicious however are asking for the public’s assistance in locating this male.   Missing is Ward WEBBER age 29 yrs of Langdon, Alberta. …

  • 4-H Valley ACES Club Had Excellent Showing at 4H on Parade

    4-H Valley ACES Club Had Excellent Showing at 4H on Parade

      Submitted by Councillor Gerald Pheil Our local 4-H Club, based out of Turner Valley, featured well at the 4-H on Parade at Stampede Park over the last four days. They participated in archery, public speaking and life skills, coming home with three second place, one first place ribbon and a Grand Champion Banner. Their…

  • Calgary Stampede Lotteries Unveils $1.3 Million in Prizes

    Calgary Stampede Lotteries Unveils $1.3 Million in Prizes

    Calgary – More than $1.3 million in prizes were unveiled today as Calgary Stampede Lotteries showcased the impressive 2015 lineup. Win Like a Champion with prizes that include GMC truck packages, a Corvette Stingray, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and the Rotary Dream Home. The home built by Homes by Avi is valued at $864,125 and features…

  • First Street S.W. to be reduced to one-lane of traffic

    First Street S.W. to be reduced to one-lane of traffic

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Tuesday, June 2 there will be a partial lane closure along 1 Street S.W. between 4 and 5 Avenues S.W to allow crews to lower a gas line. Traffic will be reduced to one north-bound lane. The work will be performed by ATCO and is a prerequisite before phase 2…

  • RCMP Banff – Man dies in the water at Johnson Canyon

    Shortly after 5 pm on May 31, 2015, RCMP were advised of an unconscious male in the water at Johnson Canyon. RCMP responded and with the assistance of Parks Canada SAR the body was recovered at approximately 6 pm. The body was transported to the Calgary Medical Examiners office for an autopsy. RCMP are still…

  • Progressive Conservative Caucus releases its Critic List

    Progressive Conservative Caucus releases its Critic List

      In response to the recent announcement of Alberta’s new Cabinet and on the day of all Members’ swearing-in, PC Interim Leader Ric McIver released the Progressive Conservative Opposition Critic List. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Alberta’s new Premier, her Cabinet, and her Caucus on their official swearing-in. Albertans have entrusted Premier…

  • Unidirectional Flushing Program to Begin June 1st

    Unidirectional Flushing Program to Begin June 1st

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Town of High River Operations and Utilities will be performing a unidirectional flushing program from June 1 to September 31, 2015 in the northwest area of town. Unidirectional flushing (UDF) is a method of dislodging and removing mineral deposits and sediment that accumulates in the water mains. This is completed with…

  • Literacy for Life Taking Another Jump in the Show Ring

    Literacy for Life Taking Another Jump in the Show Ring

    Literacy for Life has an entry, for a second year, in the Spruce Meadows Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up Initiative sponsored by the Calgary Sun and Conoco Phillips! Come out and cheer us on at Spruce Meadows! Our horse is fantastic. Prizes awarded June 6th. We hope to win 1st Prize and $10,000.00…

  • Hope & Healing Gala Surpasses Committee’s Goals

    Hope & Healing Gala Surpasses Committee’s Goals

      Rowan House’s Gala Planning Committee is excited to shut the book on another successful event! After months of hard work and tremendous community support, we are thrilled to announce the event greatly exceeded expectations—selling out to a crowd of 320 people and raising over $100,000 after expenses. We can not thank you enough for…

  • Supporting Publishing in Alberta

    Themes & Variations receives Government of Canada funding Ottawa – Educational book publisher Themes & Variations will receive $22,500 through the Canada Book Fund for a publishing internship project. Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament (Red Deer), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. The…