Tag: Southern Alberta

  • High River: Unidirectional Flushing of Water Mains to Begin in Hampton Hills and Montrose

    High River: Unidirectional Flushing of Water Mains to Begin in Hampton Hills and Montrose

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River Utilities Department will be performing Unidirectional Flushing (UDF) of water mains between July 4, 2016 to September 31, 2016 in the Montrose and Hampton Hills areas of town. The work will take approximately three months to complete. Flushing will be conducted Monday through Friday and signs will…

  • Smith Affirms Choice in Education in Alberta: Wildrose

    Smith Affirms Choice in Education in Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Following the release of a Fraser Institute report on independent schools in Canada, Wildrose Shadow Education Minister Mark Smith issued the following statement: “This report highlights the importance of independent schools in Alberta.  There is tremendous choice in our education system, which allows parents to choose the option that best meets their child’s needs.…

  • Celebrate Leaders Working to Prevent Violence

    Celebrate Leaders Working to Prevent Violence

    Albertans are invited to nominate community leaders for recognition in the fifth annual Inspiration Awards. The awards honour Albertans who are working across the province, demonstrating leadership in family and community safety, by building healthy relationships and preventing family violence, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and bullying. “Violence in any form is unacceptable. Many individuals…

  • Liam and Olivia Top Baby Names Again in 2015

    Liam and Olivia Top Baby Names Again in 2015

    The graduating class of 2033 will abound with classic names. In 2015, the province welcomed 56,529 little Albertans to the world – 27,712 girls and 28,816 boys. With 2015 being another record breaking year for births in the province, Alberta’s future is exceptionally bright. The top name for boys was Liam at 301 and the…

  • Mail Service Disruption Possible – Alberta is Prepared

    Contingency plans are in place to ensure that Albertans can get access to government services in the event of a Canada Post work stoppage. A complete list of affected programs and the contingency plans will be posted on alberta.ca. The webpage will be updated regularly. Departments are working with clients in preparation for a possible…

  • Public Lands Enforcement Continues over Canada Day long Weekend

    Public Lands Enforcement Continues over Canada Day long Weekend

    There have been more than 1,200 charges and warnings issued since May 1 for various violations under provincial legislation, including the Public Lands Act. Government took steps to heighten enforcement on public lands this year through a co-ordinated effort by multiple enforcement agencies and use of the Report A Poacher line. Enforcing the safe and…

  • NDP Should Listen to Job Creators, Slow Down Minimum Wage Hike: Wildrose

    NDP Should Listen to Job Creators, Slow Down Minimum Wage Hike: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government should listen to the concerns of working families and back down from a dramatic minimum wage increase that is putting jobs and businesses at risk, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On Monday, Restaurants Canada warned the nearly 50 per cent hike from 2015 levels, on top of a hurting economy,…

  • Health and Safety: Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists

    Health and Safety: Motorists, Pedestrians and Cyclists

    Injuries due to all types of transportation – motor vehicle, walking, or cycling – are a big problem in Alberta. Motor Vehicle Safety Many adults drive every day. It may even be part of your job. It’s easy to forget that driving means that you use a lot of skills, often at the same time.…

  • Low River Flows Prompt Advisory for Alberta Anglers

    Low River Flows Prompt Advisory for Alberta Anglers

    Significantly low flows, coupled with consistent high temperatures, have created an increased risk to fish populations. Until conditions improve, Albertans are urged to consider that fish are vulnerable in these stressful conditions and they should follow safe handling procedures related to catch-and-release fishing to minimize fish mortality. While anglers should always be mindful of river…

  • RCMP Remind all Drivers to Stay Safe Both On and Off the Roads this Long Weekend

    RCMP Remind all Drivers to Stay Safe Both On and Off the Roads this Long Weekend

    High Prairie, Alta. – High Prairie RCMP is urging all ATV riders to exercise caution and safety this long weekend after two people were killed while riding ATV’s in the past ten days in their jurisdiction, and a number of others were left injured. On June 18th, High Prairie RCMP responded to a single vehicle…

  • Albertans Want the Provincial Government to Delay Raising Minimum Wage Until the Economy Improves

    Albertans Want the Provincial Government to Delay Raising Minimum Wage Until the Economy Improves

    This Return On Insight (ROi) survey was commissioned by Restaurants Canada to explore public attitudes toward the proposed increase in the minimum wage in Alberta to $15 per hour by 2018. The  online survey of 757 Alberta adults took place between June 17 and June 21, conducted with a cross section of people recruited for…

  • RCMP Cochrane: Updates

    RCMP Cochrane: Updates

    Theft of Motor Vehicles On Wednesday June 29th 2016 at approximately 07:30 hrs, officers from the Cochrane RCMP detachment responded to a call of a stolen pick-up truck and trailer.  Officers located the stolen vehicle at a remote rural location on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.  The suspect(s) fled in the vehicle causing a collision…

  • Canada Day at the Bar U Ranch NHS

    Canada Day at the Bar U Ranch NHS

    Parks Canada invites visitors to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site for Canada Day PEKISKO, ALBERTA, June 30, 2016 – On Friday, July 1, visitors are invited to celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Admission will be free all day. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.:  Post Office Calgary International Pin Club, Pin Trading…

  • Where There’s Water, There’s Risk

    Where There’s Water, There’s Risk

    With temperatures heating up, citizens are reminded to enjoy our lakes, rivers and waterways this summer in a safe and responsible way. Wearing a proper-fitting life jacket is the number one precaution people of all ages can take. The City of Calgary and Calgary Police Service (CPS) are urging boaters and rafters to use them…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Theft and Counterfeit Currency

    RCMP Airdrie – Theft and Counterfeit Currency

    Break and Enter Airdrie, Alberta- Sometime between June 21 and 22, 2016, a rural Airdrie residence was broken into. Several pieces of unique religious jewellery were stolen. The jewellery is used to adorn Hindu deities and included gold necklaces, bracelets, and crowns. If you have information on this incident, please call the Airdrie RCMP at…