Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Gleichen RCMP Seeking Public Assistance

    Gleichen RCMP Seeking Public Assistance

    Wheatland County, – On June 4, 2016 Gleichen RCMP received a report of a break and enter that occurred at the Cavalier Energy Centre near Township Road 240 and Range Road 230 in Wheatland County. Gleichen RCMP have been investigating the break and enter since that time but have been unable to determine the exact time of the thefts. RCMP are…

  • Employers See Benefits from Paying Higher Wages

    Employers See Benefits from Paying Higher Wages

    Some business owners find that paying above the minimum wage leads to higher productivity and quality of life among employees, as well as reduced turnover and training costs for their business. Labour Minister Christina Gray reiterated the government’s promise to phase-in a $15-per-hour minimum wage in Alberta during a visit to a Calgary-based business specializing…

  • RCMP Cochrane: Threats at Cochrane School

    RCMP Cochrane: Threats at Cochrane School

    On June 27, 2016 at approximately 1100 am, Cochrane RCMP received a complaint from the Vice-Principal at Mitford Middle School that there were possibly threats made towards a member of their school community via “Snap Chat”.  This was third party information. Cochrane RCMP attended the school and spoke with the staff, witnesses and the suspect.  After…

  • MP John Barlow Welcomes Federal Assessment of Springbank Project

    MP John Barlow Welcomes Federal Assessment of Springbank Project

    High River, AB –MP John Barlow today said he supports the decision by the federal government to start its own environmental assessment of the Springbank reservoir project, including gathering comments from the public. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking for comments until July 25 about the impact of the Springbank reservoir project. “I’m pleased…

  • Redcliff RCMP – Pedestrian v. Semi MVC and Highway 884

    Redcliff RCMP – Pedestrian v. Semi MVC and Highway 884

    Redcliff RCMP are currently on scene on Highway 884 at CFB Suffield for a collision involving a pedestrian and a semi-truck.  The current condition of the pedestrian is unknown but they were taken immediately to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Currently, Highway 884 is not passable in either direction at CFB Suffield while the investigation…

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    Watches 10:03 AM MDT Tuesday 28 June 2016 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of…

  • Town of Turner Valley: Perdue Park Construction Work

    Town of Turner Valley: Perdue Park Construction Work

    The recently renamed Perdue Park, located at the corner of John Street and Robert Street, will be temporarily closed beginning June 21 for construction and installation of new equipment. Please obey all posted signage and fencing. The Turner Valley Paths, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (the Committee) would like to thank the community for the…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Flight From Police

    Okotoks RCMP – Flight From Police

    Okotoks, AB – On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at approximately 3:00am, Okotoks RCMP received a complaint of two males going through parked vehicles in the Mountain View area of Okotoks. Police responded, locating a vehicle driving in the area and attempted to do a traffic stop resulting in the individuals fleeing from police, and subsequently colliding with a…

  • Alberta Invests in Critical Water Infrastructure

    Alberta Invests in Critical Water Infrastructure

    The Government of Alberta is making investments in water infrastructure that will create jobs and ensure clean water in communities across the province. In Budget 2016, the Alberta government set aside $595 million over the next five years to help fund water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in small towns and rural Alberta. This round…

  • RCMP on scene of Fatal collision ** Update**

    RCMP on scene of Fatal collision ** Update**

    Glenmore trail has been restored, traffic is flowing in both directions. Emergency crews have left the scene. Original Release: Strathmore RCMP on Scene of Fatal Collision

  • Sheppard Family Park Hosts Second Annual Garden Contest for Kids

    Sheppard Family Park Hosts Second Annual Garden Contest for Kids

    Come out to the Annual Threshing Bee to see how the harvest used to be done! Visit the historic buildings, have lunch and enjoy the day in this wonderful oasis right in High River! Sheppard Family Park is located at the Corner of 12th Ave. and 5th St in High River. Like them on Facebook!

  • Canadian Natural Resources Limited Penalized $500,000 for Hydrogen Sulfide Releases

    Canadian Natural Resources Limited Penalized $500,000 for Hydrogen Sulfide Releases

    Canadian Natural Resources Limited has been penalized $500,000 for incidents at its Horizon facility, which occurred in 2010 and 2012. The first incident occurred on May 28, 2010. The plant’s sulfur recovery unit failed and some hydrogen sulfide escaped at both ground level and through a flare stack. The company reported the incident to Environment…

  • Strathmore RCMP on Scene of Fatal Collision

    Strathmore RCMP on Scene of Fatal Collision

    Strathmore, Alberta – RCMP are advising Glenmore Trail remains closed just east of the City of Calgary at RR 283 as RCMP investigate a fatal, 2 vehicle collision.  Although ongoing, a preliminary investigation shows that a north bound minivan failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Glenmore Trail and RR 283 where …

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Sunbeds and Skin Cancer

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Sunbeds and Skin Cancer

    Child getting ready for graduation? Think you need a tan before your vacation? No matter what the motivation now, it’s not worth risking skin cancer in the future. UVR exposure through indoor tanning equipment has been linked to all forms of skin cancer, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Requests Assistance to Locate a missing person

    RCMP Cochrane – Requests Assistance to Locate a missing person

    Cochrane RCMP are requesting assistance from the public to locate a missing 42 yr old male, a resident of Cochrane, Alberta.  Jonathan MARTINEZ was last seen at his rural residence on June 22nd 2016.  MARTINEZ left the residence driving a 2006  White GMC C5500  bearing Alberta licence plate BSR 3124.  This vehicle is equipped with a large red picker crane and can…