Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta

    Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta

      (Kananaskis, AB): Tonight Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) presented its annual Awards of Excellence during its 2015 Annual Conference at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge. These awards honour Alberta communities and individuals for excellence in: Business and Investment Attraction (BIA); Business Retention and Expansion (BRE); and Community Economic Development (CED). The Economic Developer of the Year…

  • Reality Check: Wildrose Would Put a Stop to PC Spending Binge

    Reality Check: Wildrose Would Put a Stop to PC Spending Binge

    EDMONTON, AB – (Friday), in response to the detailed Wildrose plan to balance the budget without raising taxes, Jim Prentice was adamant about the need to bring in the largest tax increase in Alberta history on the back of Alberta families. “You can’t balance the budget in three years without raising revenue.” What Prentice means…

  • Alberta Liberal: Our Priorities for Alberta

    Alberta Liberal: Our Priorities for Alberta

    CALGARY, AB: Alberta Liberal Leader David Swann released the following statement at the launch of the Alberta Liberal Party Campaign 2015: “This campaign is about building and maintaining trust with Martha and Henry’s family, the new generation of Albertans who are now driving this province. PROGRESSIVE ISSUES “Over the last three years, Albertans have learned they…

  • Community Flood Mitigation Projects Help Keep People and Property Safe

    Community Flood Mitigation Projects Help Keep People and Property Safe

    From north to south, and east to west, the Government of Alberta is supporting communities to advance long-term flood protection and drought mitigation in Budget 2015. The first round of Alberta Community Resilience Program grants will support 21 projects in 16 municipalities to erect flood barriers, upgrade water management infrastructure, construct or expand dry ponds…

  • Marigold Library System News: Alberta Libraries

    Marigold Library System News: Alberta Libraries

    Alberta Budget – More Funding for AB Public Libraries The Alberta budget announced on March 26th included more funding for Alberta’s public libraries. Late that afternoon, Minister Diana McQueen shared the news that provincial operating grants for public libraries have increased by $3.5 million. This will allow per capita grant amounts to increase by 10…

  • Francophone Families Supported by New Parent Link Centre Network

    Francophone Families Supported by New Parent Link Centre Network

      Francophone parents and children will have greater access to support services in their own language thanks to the Network of new provincial Francophone Parent Link Centres. “It is essential that families have the tools they need to lay the foundation for success during their child’s early years. The Alberta government is committed to supporting…

  • Prescribed Fire in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Prescribed Fire in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Y-Camp Prescribed Fire April 10, 2015 – Parks Canada staff are in the final stages of preparation for the Y-Camp Prescribed Fire. Small-scale burning along the fire guards began in March and will continue over the next week. When fire management resources are in place and the predetermined conditions are met relating to weather, predicted…

  • Small Business Focus Needed this Election Campaign

      Next premier must understand small business realities; Entrepreneurs oppose political floor-crossing CALGARY – One day after the Alberta election has officially begun, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that show entrepreneurs want their elected representatives to have a better understanding of the challenges of running an independent business.…

  • Turner Valley School News: PYSANKY

    Turner Valley School News: PYSANKY

    Grade 3 and 3/4 participated in a hands-on study of the Ukraine Easter traditions making Pysanky before Spring Break. Pysanky is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist (batik)  method. The designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax using a tool called a kiska.

  • Jean releases Standing up for Albertans! Wildrose’s Five Priorities

    Jean releases Standing up for Albertans! Wildrose’s Five Priorities

    Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released Standing Up for Albertans! Five Priorities for a better Alberta under Wildrose leadership. The five priorities focus on: 1.     Standing Up for Low Taxes, Balanced Budgets and a Savings Plan 2.     Standing Up for Patient-Centred Health Care and Seniors Care 3.     Standing Up for World-Class Education 4.     Standing Up for Democracy and Accountability in Alberta 5.     Standing…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Theft and Suspicious Occurrence

    Theft of Utility Trailer Okotoks RCMP are investigating the theft of a utility trailer from a business in front of the Warner Business Park near Aldersyde, Alberta. The trailer, a black Bigtex was removed after thieves removed a coupler lock from the hitch, hooking it to a truck before departing. The theft occurred between Saturday,…

  • Findings of Microsoft-funded study on illegal sex trade released at Mount Royal University

    Findings of Microsoft-funded study on illegal sex trade released at Mount Royal University

      CALGARY — Researchers with Mount Royal University and The Hindsight Group shed light on the dark side of technology by releasing findings from a survey of men who were ordered to attend Prostitution Offender Programs also known as “John schools.” The project explored how technology enables customers of the illegal sex trade across the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keeping an Eye on Macular Degeneration

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keeping an Eye on Macular Degeneration

    Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in North America for those over the age of 55. While this disease can develop at any age, it is a common part of the aging process, where it is referred to as “age-related macular degeneration,” or AMD. Macular degeneration occurs as the macula deteriorates. The macula…

  • Birth of a Nation Day Ceremony in Okotoks Today

    Birth of a Nation Day Ceremony in Okotoks Today

      The Town and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 291 Okotoks are hosting a public event to recognize the Canadian troops who fought at the battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917. A special march starts at 6pm from the Elks Hall (62 Elizabeth St.) and proceeds to the Cenotaph for a brief Remembrance Ceremony…

  • RCMP Announce Winners of the 2015 RCMP Name the Puppy Contest

    RCMP Announce Winners of the 2015 RCMP Name the Puppy Contest

    INNISFAIL, Alberta – Thirteen puppies born at the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) now have names, thanks to boys and girls from all across Canada. The PDSTC received over 21,000 entries to this year’s Name the Puppy contest—more than twice the number of entries received last year! Because of the unprecedented response, Inspector…