Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Jumpstart Day in Okotoks

    May 30, 2015 is Jumpstart Day at the Canadian Tire in Okotoks. Stop by and show your support! Jumpstart Charities gives kids a sporting chance. Participating in sport helps kids develop physical and social skills. It helps build self-esteem. By helping kids get into the game, we’re equipping them with determination. And we’re giving them…

  • West Nile Virus and Your Horse

    West Nile Virus and Your Horse

    Note: this information is taken from Alberta Agriculture and Food’s Ropin’ the Web. The West Nile virus (WNv) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. The virus is named after the West Nile region of Uganda where the virus first appeared…

  • An Afternoon Tea Between Friends

    An Afternoon Tea Between Friends

      Calgary, AB  – On Sunday, May 24, 2015, Between Friends will present an elegant new occasion for all to enjoy. This fundraising event will have the makings of a classic 19th Century Tea along with some wonderful modern day activities. This Alice in Wonderland Garden Party themed event will be hosted by Jill Belland of Breakfast Television…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Achievement Day

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Achievement Day

    Club Reporter Ethan Beck This month began with Achievement Day held on May 9th. There were lots of cattle and sheep there and all were very tame. The day began with the sheep show. Everyone did a great job prepping their sheep for the show; their fleece was white as snow. The results are as…

  • Career Presentation for people from visible minority groups

    Career Presentation for people from visible minority groups

    We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! (Calgary, Alberta – May 20, 2015) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for men and women from visible minority groups interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real…

  • Stevie Wonder To Perform at Calgary Stampede

    Stevie Wonder To Perform at Calgary Stampede

    Stevie Wonder to perform his only Alberta concert at the 2015 Virgin Mobile Stampede Concert Series Calgary (Alberta) – The Calgary Stampede and Stampede Concerts Inc. are very excited to announce that Stevie Wonder will headline the final night of the 2015 Virgin Mobile Stampede Concert Series. Wonder, a twenty-five time Grammy-Award-winner and one of…

  • Black Diamond Open House Updated Residents on Current Programs

    Black Diamond Open House Updated Residents on Current Programs

    Last week the Town of Black Diamond held an Open House that was attended by approximately thirty people. The main purpose of the Open House was to showcase programs and services that the town is currently involved in. For those of you who were unable to attend this event the following programs are services were…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Highway 22 closure

    Please be advised Highway 22 north and southbound is currently closed from Highway 1 to Highway 8 due to a motor vehicle collision.   Please use alternate routes at this time.

  • Strankman Statement on WTO Meat Labelling Decision

      DRUMHELLER, AB (May 19, 2015): Today, Wildrose Agriculture Shadow Minister Rick Strankman released the following statement on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) decision against US Country of Origin meat labelling legislation. “I welcome the positive news that the WTO has ruled against this regressive meat labelling legislation that has severely hurt Alberta’s export beef…

  • RCMP & Alberta Traffic Sheriffs – Reporting on May Long Weekend & Canada Road Safety Week

      Edmonton  – As part of promoting traffic safety for the May Long Weekend and Canada Road Safety Week, Alberta’s Integrated Traffic Units (ITU’s) consisting of RCMP Traffic Services members and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs, focused their weekend efforts on reducing impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding and getting people to buckle up.  Research and officer experience…

  • Saddles Stolen from Okotoks Barrel Racer

    Saddles Stolen from Okotoks Barrel Racer

    Five saddles were stolen on May 12, 2015 from the Blackie Alberta area. These saddles belong to Deb Guelly (formerly Renger). 1) 1995 NFR qualifier saddle, Martha Josey make; 2) 2007 NFR qualifier saddle Cactus make; 3) 1995 Frontier saddle, used, Canadian Champion saddle has Deb Guelly on it; 4) 1997 CPRA season leader saddle,…

  • News from Oilfields High School

    News from Oilfields High School

    Earlier this year, the Millarville Run to the Farmer’s Market held a t-shirt logo design contest for our Grade 7 and 8 Digital Tech students. Although they are going with a previous design, the vote of the Race Committee was: 1)      Zach  – $75 2)      Jaedyn  – $50 3)      Venus  $25 Congratulations students! Congratulations also…

  • Journey 2050 Helps 2500 Calgary Students Look at Agricultural in a New Way

    Journey 2050 Helps 2500 Calgary Students Look at Agricultural in a New Way

    Calgary – Forty-five-hundred Calgary Jr. High School students are looking at agriculture sustainability in a new way thanks to the educational program Journey 2050™. Set to complete its first year, Journey 2050™is an educational program that challenges students to apply sustainability concepts in an interactive and innovative way to feed people by the year 2050…

  • RCMP Canmore – Fraud and Collision Investigations

      RCMP Canmore Investigates Fraud – Charges Laid A six month long fraud investigation has resulted in several charges being laid against a 49 year old Canmore resident.  James Russell NEILSON has been charged with 3 counts of fraud over $5000, 1 count of theft over $5000 and 1 count of laundering the proceeds of…

  • Selecting the Right Tree for the Right Location

    Selecting the Right Tree for the Right Location

    This past weekend, our Urban Forestry Lead, Jill-Anne Spence, along with Kath Smyth, from the Calgary Horticultural Society, talked about the importance of tree and shrub selection with Global Calgary. To help you select and plant a healthy tree that is the “right tree for the right location” here are some of the tips they…