Tag: Southern Alberta

  • An Unnecessary but Expected $28 Million Election

    An Unnecessary but Expected $28 Million Election

    07 April 2015 Calgary, AB – As expected Jim Prentice dropped the writ this morning for an election that will cost Alberta taxpayers an estimated $28 million. “The PC’s introduced a budget that raises taxes on ordinary families but cuts their kids’ education and their family’s health care. The Alberta Party has a better way…

  • Alberta To Head to the Polls

    Alberta To Head to the Polls

    Premier Prentice has called an election for May 5th, one year early. Are you ready? Political Party Party Leader As of (yyyy.mm.dd) Seats Occupied Seats Occupied by Women Percentage of Women Progressive Conservative Party Prentice, Jim 2014.09.06 70 19 27.14% Wildrose Alliance Party Jean, Brian 2015.03.28 5 1 20.00% Liberal Party Swann, David (Acting) 2015.02.01…

  • Rowan Residents Treated to ‘Day at the Spa’

    Rowan Residents Treated to ‘Day at the Spa’

      When women arrive at Rowan House, they often have very little more than the clothes on their backs. While we do provide them with basic clothes, pajamas and toiletries to get them through their stay, it’s not the same as having your own closet, make-up and hair accessories. As noted by the Look Good…

  • RCMP Okotoks Detachment – Structure Fire, Possible Arson

    Okotoks, Alberta – On April 5, 2015 at approximately 4 a.m., members on patrol noted a fire at a residence located at 16022, 402 Avenue East, MD of Foothills.  A 911 call was received from a passerby as the RCMP and the fire department responded. On arrival at the scene, the residence was fully involved,…

  • Inventory Gains Influence Housing Prices

    Inventory Gains Influence Housing Prices

    First quarter activity reflects economic uncertainty   Calgary – Elevated inventory levels and low sales for three consecutive months caused unadjusted benchmark prices to ease by 0.44 per cent in March, relative to the previous month, for a total of $454,300. Based on first quarter statistics, conditions are consistent with buyers’ market conditions. Typical home…

  • 2015 Parks Remediation and Reconstruction Program Begins

    2015 Parks Remediation and Reconstruction Program Begins

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Work began (Wednesday) on the Town of High River’s 2015 parks and green space remediation and reconstruction program. Thirty-three projects including continued work on storm ponds and dike landscaping; boulevard aerating, top-dressing and seeding; replacing and rebuilding of structures like benches and patio stones; and, resurfacing of tennis courts damaged during…

  • Oilfields High School Teachers vs Students Hockey Game

    Oilfields High School Teachers vs Students Hockey Game

      Friday, March 27th at Oilfields Regional Arena there was a hockey game between the teachers and students from Oilfields High. 14 teachers faced off against 3 student teams with a total 34 players. The teachers had to really work and put in a great effort but the kids won out: 9 to 7. There…

  • Healthy Development April Conversation Meeting

    Healthy Development April Conversation Meeting

    Next week’s regularly scheduled (first Tuesday of the month) “Healthy Development” meeting will be at the usual time of 7:00pm, but the meeting will be held at the Turner Valley Golf Club.    *********  Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7:00pm at the Turner Valley Golf Club    **********   The reason behind the shift in venue…

  • Ginni’s Kitchen is Opening a Cooking School in Black Diamond

    Ginni’s Kitchen is Opening a Cooking School in Black Diamond

      Ginni is opening the first Cooking School in Black Diamond after successfully running cooking classes there since opening Ginni’s Kitchen in October 2014. The Ginni’s Cooking School will be offering a wide variety of cooking classes for kids and adults, from ages 3 and up including fun Cooking Birthday parties, Corporate events and specialized…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: All Smiles for a Healthy Mouth

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: All Smiles for a Healthy Mouth

      April is Oral Health Month Most of us know that diet and exercise play an important role in keeping us healthy. Did you know that a healthy mouth is also an important part of your overall health? With April being Oral Health Month, it’s a great time to think about the importance of keeping…

  • New Seminar Coming to Calgary – Horses 301

    New Seminar Coming to Calgary – Horses 301

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry of Alberta We have developed another seminar in our Horses 101 and 201 series. Introducing Horses 301! This seminar continues to build on understanding horse behaviour and will cover preparing the horse for riding and developing effective horsemanship and communication skills in the saddle.We will be presenting…

  • Southwestern Alberta: Snowfall Warning

    Southwestern Alberta: Snowfall Warning

    A snowrall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Southwestern Alberta. Snowfall, with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected.

  • PC Government Misleading Albertans About Schools

    PC Government Misleading Albertans About Schools

      Alberta Party Candidate Says the PC Government is lying to Albertans in style Davisburg, AB – March 31, 2015 – The PC Government continues to mislead Albertans on the progress of schools construction and modernization, and now they’ve wasted more taxpayer resources to do it, according to Alberta Party Candidate Joel Windsor. “Not only…

  • Town Water Main Valve Exercising Program to Begin in April

    Town Water Main Valve Exercising Program to Begin in April

      High River, AB: The Town of High River will be starting a water main valve exercising program from April 15 – October 31, 2015. This process is an important maintenance activity in order to ensure reliability of the water distribution system. Initially, this process will be limited to the northwest areas of High River…

  • Marigold Libraries Offer Travelling Display of Alberta Books

    Marigold Libraries Offer Travelling Display of Alberta Books

    Alberta Award Winners Each year, Alberta authors and publishers are recognized through the WGA’s Alberta Literary Awards, the BPAA’s Alberta Book Publishing Awards, and the Alberta Readers’ Choice Award. Join Marigold, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta as we recognize these amazing Alberta bred books! About this Travelling Display…