Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Inadequate training and non-use of transponder led to March 2014 runway incursion at the Calgary International Airport

    Inadequate training and non-use of transponder led to March 2014 runway incursion at the Calgary International Airport

      EDMONTON /CNW/ – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) today released its investigation report (A14W0046) into the 29 March 2014 runway incursion at the Calgary International Airport, in Alberta. There were no injuries, damage to aircraft or airport property. On 29 March 2014, during the hours of darkness, an Air Georgian Beech 1900D…

  • MS Bike Tour 2015: Airdrie to Olds

    MS Bike Tour 2015: Airdrie to Olds

    (Submitted) Can you imagine. . . Having Multiple Sclerosis means that one morning you may not be able to walk when you wake. Or that you may suddenly have impaired vision. Or that your memory will fail you for no apparent reason. The symptoms of MS are many and vary for everyone. It is estimated…

  • Momentum: Brian Jean’s Facebook Tops 10,000 Likes

    Momentum: Brian Jean’s Facebook Tops 10,000 Likes

      CALGARY, AB – Brian Jean’s Facebook page topped 10,000 “likes” Tuesday, making him the most “liked” provincial leader on Facebook by far. In just one month as leader, Jean has skyrocketed to the top in Facebook engagement, passing NDP Leader Rachel Notley and significantly surpassing Jim Prentice. Jean thanked Albertans today for their support, engagement…

  • NDP would be an “economic disaster” for Alberta energy industry: Senator Doug Black

    NDP would be an “economic disaster” for Alberta energy industry: Senator Doug Black

      Ottawa, April 29, 2015 –The election of an NDP government would be an economic disaster for Alberta and its energy industry says Alberta-elected Senator Doug Black. “If there is one sure way to get rid of the Alberta advantage, it’s to elect an NDP government,” said Senator Doug Black. “Their position on pipelines, royalties…

  • Reality Check – Wildrose School Fees Promise Doesn’t Add Up

    Reality Check – Wildrose School Fees Promise Doesn’t Add Up

    Issue The Wildrose has re-announced that they would eliminate mandatory school fees Reality Check Brian Jean has repeatedly directed Albertans to page 5 of his platform for details on his plan. That page states that cancelling mandatory school fees would cost $100 million per year. Alberta Education estimates school fees at $193 million per year.…

  • Community spirit helps Parkinson SuperWalk hit the 25-year mark

    Community spirit helps Parkinson SuperWalk hit the 25-year mark

      TORONTO, ON – Back in 1990 when seven members of the Toronto (Ontario) Chapter held the first SuperWalk, it’s likely that they dreamed about bigger success in the future. Twenty-five years later, after steady growth, Parkinson SuperWalk inspires participation by more than 14,000 walkers and volunteers in more than 115 communities from coast to…

  • Alberta Party leader Greg Clark to visit Highwood

    Alberta Party leader Greg Clark to visit Highwood

    Alberta Party leader Greg Clark will join local candidate Joel Windsor in a Meet & Greet HIGH RIVER, AB – Alberta Party leader Greg Clark will be attending a Meet & Greet in High River on May 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM. The Meet & Greet, organized by the Joel Windsor’s campaign, will provide Highwood…

  • Liberals Question NDP “Yahtzee” Budget Numbers

    Liberals Question NDP “Yahtzee” Budget Numbers

    Calgary, AB – Albertans will be getting poorer under an NDP plan — and that’s according to numbers from the ND’s themselves. According to the NDP budget document, the NDP anticipates raking in an additional $1.1 billion in personal income tax revenue under their tax hike scheme 2015-16. However, that number falls to $730 million in…

  • Premier Jim Prentice accepts resignation of Justice Minister

    Premier Prentice issued the following statement: “I was made aware this morning that legal proceedings have commenced between Jonathan Denis and his estranged wife. “Given the involvement of the courts, I have asked for and received the resignation of the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. “Minister Verlyn Olson will step in as Acting Minister…

  • Only Wildrose Can Stand Up and Protect Jobs for Alberta: Jean

    Only Wildrose Can Stand Up and Protect Jobs for Alberta: Jean

      CALGARY, AB – (Yesterday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean delivered an important address in Calgary saying the only way to stop the PC Coalition for Higher Taxes, and the NDP is to vote Wildrose. The speech in full can be read here. “After asking for the trust of Albertans, the PC party has collapsed under the…

  • Alberta Party: Enter Into a New Partnership with Municipalities

    Alberta Party: Enter Into a New Partnership with Municipalities

    By Greg Clark Stronger municipalities means a stronger Alberta Municipalities provide the majority of services that we use on a daily basis, including water, transit, recreation, fire protection, sewer, policing, roads and parks. Even though municipalities own 60% of all public infrastructure and deliver critical services, they only receive 8 cents of every dollar paid…

  • Foothills School Division joins forces with Global Sport Academy Group taking sports program delivery to the next level

    Foothills School Division joins forces with Global Sport Academy Group taking sports program delivery to the next level

    Partnership launches with grade 7-9 boys hockey program HIGH RIVER, AB, April 28, 2015 – Foothills School Division is partnering with the Global Sport Academy Group to offer enhanced sports programming for student athletes. Beginning in September 2015, Foothills School Division (FSD) and Global Sport Academy Group will collaborate on a hockey program for boys…

  • NDP Promises Keep Adding Up

    NDP Promises Keep Adding Up

    EDMONTON – The NDP platform would increase Alberta’s dependency on oil and gas revenue, costing taxpayers an additional $22 billion over five years with no plan to restrain government spending and no plan to contribute to the Heritage Savings Trust Fund. With more spending as the only NDP solution, Albertans won’t see a balanced budget…

  • High River Road Closure at 5 Avenue S.W.

    High River Road Closure at 5 Avenue S.W.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a road closure on 5 Avenue S.W. between 8 Street S.W. and 9 Street S.W. starting Monday, Apr. 27 for approximately three weeks (weather dependent). Bow Mark Paving will be installing concrete drainage swales to facilitate overland storm water drainage in the area. Access to 5 Avenue S.W.…

  • Peak Athletics Spring Street Hockey Tournament Returns to Okotoks

    Peak Athletics Spring Street Hockey Tournament Returns to Okotoks

    June 13th and 14th will mark the second annual Spring Street Hockey Classic put on my Peak Athletics. The games will run from 8am to 6pm each day in the Foothills Composite parking lot (229 Woodhaven Drive). All teams from Timbits to Bantams are encouraged to participate. You can register online. Please have your teams…