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Government Supports U of L Destination Project
An increased and accelerated investment of $125 million in Budget 2016 means the University of Lethbridge can begin construction immediately on the Destination Project. The project includes construction of a 36,000-square-metre science and academic building, giving students access to leading-edge labs and programming. The University of Lethbridge is facing higher demand and the new building will…
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Chinook Regional Hospital Expansion Provides Greater Health Care Delivery to Southern Alberta
People in Lethbridge and area have increased access to outpatient services, specialized care and emergency services with the grand opening of the hospital’s new wing and renovated Emergency Department. “Delivering patient-centred, quality health care to Albertans is a priority of this government. Residents of the Lethbridge area will greatly benefit from this addition, which includes…
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Safe Stampeding: Giddy Up!
The Calgary Stampede is nearly upon us once again. Taking place July 8-17, the annual show includes hundreds of events in and around the city, bringing with them all kinds of fun and exciting activities. But the Calgary Stampede also brings a number of potential hazards to the city, so saddle up and have a quick read of…
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ZEKE the Temperamental ‘Jerusalem Donkey’ Returns to the Passion Play for Nine Performances (maybe)
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Speaker Wanner Launches PTSD Awareness Day in Alberta
“Life-changing trauma can begin suddenly and may only last a matter of seconds, but Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can disrupt a person’s life indefinitely. This serious disorder has afflicted thousands of Albertans,” said Honourable Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “Creating awareness of PTSD paves the way towards understanding and the…
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New First Responder Radio System Launching July 1 Will Better Protect Albertans
The launch of the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) will let first responders communicate with each other more effectively. “This important project will help protect the lives of Albertans, from families to first responders. This provincewide radio system will ensure that the people who keep us safe every day have the communication network…
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Millarville Saddlesores News: Wrapping Up Another Year
Nyla Wright, Club Reporter Millarville Saddlesores have wrapped up another busy year. On May 28th, our Achievement Day was held. Cassandra Day was the judge. Everything we learned this year was put to the test from showmanship, Western pleasure, equitation and trail. In June, three members attended 4H on Parade in Calgary. It was definitely…
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Glenbow Ranch: Park Springs Teem With Life
GRPF Programmer & University of Calgary Environmental Sciences Undergraduate student, Alyssa Thompson, explains her passion for park invertebrates… This summer at the park I am studying the variation of aquatic macroinvertebrate diversity in different springs and spring-fed stream habitats… which is basically a fancy way of saying that this summer I’ll be hiking around the…
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Update on Work in Waterton Lakes National Park
Potential Impacts on Visitor Experience for Summer 2016 Update on Work in Waterton Lakes National Park What’s New: July 24, 2016 Timing and impacts of these projects are subject to change. Please consult www.parkscanada.gc.ca/waterton-construction for the latest construction information and suggestions for what to see and do. Projects resulting in a closure or major impact: Cameron Lake Day…
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Former Speaker Gene Zwozdesky To Be Honoured with Legislature Portrait
The official portrait of the Honourable Gene Zwozdesky, 12th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, will be unveiled during a ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. in the rotunda of the Alberta Legislature Building. “Gene Zwozdesky brought to the speakership a wealth of experience and knowledge gained over the course of…
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From the Teacher’s Desk: A Golden Class
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Wildrose Creates Consolidated ABC Sunshine List Database in Less Than 24 Hours
EDMONTON, AB: Following comments from Finance Minister Joe Ceci’s spokesperson that creating a master website for Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) public disclosure would be “too expensive and time-consuming”, the Wildrose Official Opposition has created their own master database in less than 24 hours. The database can be accessed here. It contains all available publicly…
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Springbank Reservoir to Get Federal Environmental Review
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has announced that a federal environmental assessment is required for the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir. The decision comes after the CEAA concluded its 45-day review of the project to determine if such an assessment is required. In accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (2012), Alberta Transportation submitted the Springbank…
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Turner Valley’s Windsor Avenue to be Closed to Traffic for 4 Weeks
Residents are advised of sanitary sewer replacement work occurring on Windsor Avenue beginning June 24 for approximately 4 weeks. During construction, potable water service will not be affected, however Windsor Avenue will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic. Parking: During construction, parking will be permitted in the back lane, with the exception of Tuesdays due to back…
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Government Expands Sunshine List of Publicly Funded Positions
Remuneration of higher-income earners and board members at public-sector bodies will begin to be posted online. Approximately 150 agencies, boards and commissions are required to publicly disclose compensation information for employees who earn more than $125,000 a year in total compensation, as well as all compensation paid to any board appointees. Public-sector compensation disclosure is…
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