Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Navigator’s Access to Premier’s Office Continues

      EDMONTON, AB (March 23, 2015): Navigator continues to facilitate access to the offices of the Premier and his cabinet to lobby for water pipelines in Okotoks and sprinklers in senior facilities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. New information from the Alberta Lobbyist Registry shows Navigator, listed as a numbered company, is being paid…

  • New flood mitigation projects are a natural choice for Alberta

    New flood mitigation projects are a natural choice for Alberta

    From conserving and creating wetlands to restoring shorelines, 12 new projects are using the power of nature to protect Alberta communities from natural disasters. The projects are funded through grants from the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (WRRP). Eleven recipients, including environmental organizations and municipalities, are sharing in almost $15 million directed at flood and…

  • RCMP STRATHMORE – Travel Advisory Highway 1

    RCMP in Strathmore are asking motorist to avoid travel on Highway 1 between Strathmore and Calgary due to the snowfall today. Near zero temperatures along with the snow fall, have resulted in extremely icy conditions which are difficult to see due to the snow cover. There have been reports of multiple accidents along Highway 1.…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Highway Closure

    Okotoks, AB – RCMP are advising that Highway 2 is currently closed due to snow and icey road conditions. RCMP are on scene responding to numerous serious collisions, ALL traffic is being diverted off of highway 2. Both north and south bound lanes will be closed between the Aldersyde overpass and the Okotoks overpass. Traffic…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Taking Time for Yourself is Important for your Mental Health

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Taking Time for Yourself is Important for your Mental Health

      It sounds obvious but many of us may forget to take time for ourselves. People have all sorts of expectations for themselves and the drive to meet those can make it hard to take time. Taking a little “me” time is an important part of managing life’s stresses. While most of us may not enjoy feeling stressed,…

  • RCMP Cochrane Police Involved Motor Vehicle Collision

      Cochrane, Alberta – On March 21, 2015, at 11:00am while responding to a complaint of a single vehicle roll over in heavy fog a member of Cochrane Detachment collided with a civilian SUV. The SUV had been involved in a 3 car collision which had not yet been dispatched to police. The occupants of…

  • RCMP Arrests Made in Homicide of Brando Walker

      Calgary, Alberta – On March 10, 2015, RCMP ‘K” Division Major Crimes – South, took carriage of a homicide investigation from the Tsuu T’ina Nation Police Service, where the body of 18 year old Brando Walker was found on March 7, 2015. To date, four individuals have now been identified as being responsible for the murder…

  • 20 Years Of Counting Swift Foxes

    20 Years Of Counting Swift Foxes

      Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo finished the first survey in nine years to assess the status of the swift fox, one of Canada’s threatened species. This marks the fourth population-wide survey since the foxes’ reintroduction in 1983 and the 20th anniversary of the start of the survey process. The current survey comes at…

  • High Country Rural Crime Watch AGM: New Members Welcome

    High Country Rural Crime Watch AGM: New Members Welcome

    The High Country Rural Crime Watch Association (HCRCWA) is holding the annual general meeting on March 26th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. We have a particularly good presentation that includes: Victim Services – Kerri Wilkinson – presentation with a Q & A Okotoks Community Officer Peter Stapley – “Crime…

  • Okotoks Celebrates Earth Hour

    Okotoks Celebrates Earth Hour

    Earth Hour Contest! Participate & Win on Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Share your short video or picture of how you celebrated Earth Hour to our Facebook and/or Twitter pages and you can win an Energy Prize Pack valued at approximately $50. Take photos or a video of what you are doing…

  • Navigating the Roads in Alberta: There’s an App for That

    Navigating the Roads in Alberta: There’s an App for That

    Edmonton – AMA unveiled a new app (March 3) designed to get drivers to their destination as efficiently as possible and without distractions. Fully compliant with Alberta’s distracted driving legislation, the AMA Road Reporter app gives drivers audio updates through their mobile phone about road or traffic issues ahead on their route. “The AMA Road…

  • Nanton Doctor Wins Outstanding Rural Physician Award: Dr John Tenove

    Nanton Doctor Wins Outstanding Rural Physician Award: Dr John Tenove

  • The Town of Okotoks: Be a Responsible Pet Owner

    The Town of Okotoks: Be a Responsible Pet Owner

    Pet litter is a significant health concern as it can transmit 15 different species of parasites to humans. It is also an unsightly mess in our parks and along our pathways. WHAT YOU CAN DO! Clean up yards and litter boxes frequently. Clean up after pets in public areas using bags and gloves. Keep pets…

  • REALTORS® Give Back Through Governors’ Grants

    REALTORS® Give Back Through Governors’ Grants

      CREB® Charitable Foundation accepting funding applications from local charities Calgary – CREB® Charitable Foundation’s Governors’ Grants program awards funds to charities that support housing and shelter-related initiatives in the Calgary and area community. “We’re excited to invite charities to apply for the Charitable Foundation’s Governors’ Grants,” says Jeffrey Mikolajow, CREB® Charitable Foundation president. “The…

  • Earth Hour: What Are You Doing?

    Earth Hour: What Are You Doing?