Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Foothills Fire Department: FIRE BAN

    Foothills Fire Department: FIRE BAN

    From: Jim Smith, Fire Chief Re: Fire Restriction Order – Burning / Fire Ban There is a Burning Ban on all open fires including burning barrels and Fire Works in the Municipal District of Foothill #31 and the Village of Longview. All open fires are to be extinguished and any open burning permits cancelled. This…

  • WILDROSE CALLS FOR CREATION OF ALBERTA COLUMBIA

    WILDROSE CALLS FOR CREATION OF ALBERTA COLUMBIA

      EDMONTON, AB (April 1, 2015): Today, the Wildrose Official Opposition called for the Alberta annexation of British Columbia in an effort to diversify the economy and solve Alberta’s looming fiscal crisis. With a culture of balanced budgets, fishing, hydro, BC’s wine country and an expansion of Alberta’s current ski resort network, Wildrose Leader Brian…

  • MD of Foothills State of Emergency Update: 19:40 hrs

    MD of Foothills State of Emergency Update: 19:40 hrs

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The M.D. of Foothills has declared a Local State of Emergency in response to the Wildland Fire North and East of the hamlet of Blackie, Alberta. Update 19:40 hrs: Foothills Fire Department reports that this fire is now under control. Grassland fire burning north east of Blackie in the area of 482 Avenue and…

  • MD of Foothills Local Emergency: UPDATE 18:49 hrs

    MD of Foothills Local Emergency: UPDATE 18:49 hrs

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] State of Local Emergency Update 18:49 hrs: Fire is contained but not under control. Grassland fire burning north east of Blackie in the area of 482 Avenue and 304 Street East and is moving quickly in a north-easterly direction. Winds in the area are gusting at high speed and shifting direction. Smoke may severely…

  • MD of Foothills Declares State of Local Emergency – Near Blackie

    MD of Foothills Declares State of Local Emergency – Near Blackie

    The Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 has declared a State of Local Emergency as of 17:45 hrs, March 31, 2015. The M.D. of Foothills has declared a Local State of Emergency in response to the Wildland Fire North and East of the hamlet of Blackie, Alberta. The Fire is travelling North of 498 Ave…

  • Critical Alert – Grassfire Burning North-East of Blackie

    Critical Alert – Grassfire Burning North-East of Blackie

    Grassfire in the area of 482 Avenue and 304 Street East is moving quickly in a north-easterly direction. Winds in the area are gusting at high speeds and shifting direction. People are asked to avoid the area. Prepare for possible evacuation. Follow directions of local authorites. Visibilty will be affected. Close doors, windows and vents.…

  • Birth of a Nation Day to be Honoured in the Foothills

    Birth of a Nation Day to be Honoured in the Foothills

      The annual Birth of a Nation Day will be held in both Okotoks and Turner Valley and will involve the surrounding communities. In Turner Valley a parade will be leaving the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool parking lot at 6:30pm ending at the Turner Valley Legion for a short Cenotaph Service. In Okotoks the…

  • High to Extreme Fire Hazard Warning for Foothills

    High to Extreme Fire Hazard Warning for Foothills

    A Very High Fire to Extreme hazard is forecasted for all grass areas outside of the Forest Protection Boundaries. Although snow remains in the backcountry, warmer temperatures have exposed areas of cured grass, which pose a wildfire risk. Very High rates of fire spread are expected in windy conditions in any grass fuel type in…

  • Finalists Announced for the 24TH Annual Emerald Awards

    Finalists Announced for the 24TH Annual Emerald Awards

      EDMONTON, AB – “And the finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards are…” Friday, at Edmonton’s City Hall, nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation, its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, to find out who would be taking another step towards receiving the coveted environmental award. Over the past weeks, a…

  • Crime Spree Leads to Several Criminal Charges for Young Offenders

    Airdrie, Alberta– On March 24, 2015, at 0324 a.m., Airdrie City RCMP responded to a glass break alarm at S&S Liquor store located in Airdrie, Alberta. Members arrived on scene and observed a 1999 Toyota Tercel running in front of the liquor store with two males inside the vehicle. When members attempted a traffic stop,…

  • Community Spirit Ignites Canvas Auction to an Impressive Finish

    Community Spirit Ignites Canvas Auction to an Impressive Finish

    Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce the results from the 2015 GMC Rangeland Derby Canvas Auction. The auction, an annual tradition since 1978, creates important connections between advertisers and drivers, and helps sustain the unique western Canadian heritage sport. More than 160 organizations came out to bid on the 36 GMC Rangeland…

  • Disaster Recovery Program Payouts

      By Pat Stier (March 27, 2015) Mr. Stier: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. After the devastating floods of 2013 water was pumped into the Hampton Hills and Sunrise districts in High River, and the homes in these communities were sacrificed as a result of the emergency strategy. Some communities that flooded like Beachwood, however, were…

  • Letter to the Editor ~ Turner Valley Water

    Letter to the Editor ~ Turner Valley Water

      I spent a couple of hours yesterday with a very tolerant young man who sat and listened to me nattering away about some of Turner Valley’s history, at least as I know and have experienced it. I am a witness to horrendous amounts of mercury pollution from testing done years ago in Turner Valley,…

  • Bake Sale Starts Today at Oilfields High School

    Bake Sale Starts Today at Oilfields High School

    Oilfield’s Student Advisory Committee will be hosting a bake sale on March 31 and April 1. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Sheep River Health Trust and Oilfield’s Breakfast Program.    

  • April is Dental Health Month – Dental Health Goes Beyond Cavities

    April is Dental Health Month – Dental Health Goes Beyond Cavities

      Edmonton – When it comes to dental health, most Albertans know that brushing is important to avoid both tooth decay and gum disease. However, the results of good dental health go beyond simply a bright smile. Good dental health is linked to health benefits in other areas of the body as well. Many people…