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Fire Advisory Notice: M.D. of Foothills No. 31
Please keep in mind the dry cured grass, that it is very flammable. A Very High Fire hazard is forecasted for all grass areas outside of the Forest Protection Boundaries. Very High rates of fire spread are expected in windy conditions in any grass fuel type in snow free areas. With the cured grass and…
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RCMP & Sheriffs – Strathmore Integrated Traffic Unit – Speeding Motorcyclist Apprehended
On Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:52 PM, a member of the Strathmore Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) was traveling eastbound on Highway 564 (Country Hills Blvd) about 5 km east of Calgary, when he witnessed a motorcycle traveling westbound at a high rate of speed. The ITU officer was able to determine that the…
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Saskiw Statement On Bhardwaj Resigning From Cabinet
EDMONTON, AB (March 13, 2015): Today, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw released the following statement on Naresh Bhardwaj removing himself from cabinet amid bribery allegations: “Mr. Bhardwaj’s decision to step aside from his cabinet post was appropriate given the serious nature of the allegations he’s facing. “These types of troubling allegations directed at members…
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Government Acting on Auditor General’s Report
Ministers affected by today’s Auditor General’s report have released the following statements. Part of being under new management is how this government acts on recommendations from Alberta’s Auditor General. All the recommendations call for better monitoring and oversight, improved performance measures or systems, thorough risk analysis, or training to improve program accountability and results. Improving…
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Statement from Premier Jim Prentice re Naresh Bhardwaj
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement today: “Recently, troubling allegations have been made against Naresh Bhardwaj, the Associate Minister of Persons with Disabilities and the MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie. While these allegations remain unproven, they must be treated seriously. “I spoke to Mr. Bhardwaj this morning. Following our discussion, he indicated his desire to step…
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Turner Valley Residents Launch Crowd-funding Campaign in Advance of Appeal Hearing Regarding the Drinking Water
Turner Valley residents Roxanne Walsh and Julie Walker have launched a crowd funding campaign https://justicefundr.ca/?p= 1735 in advance of the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board hearing April 28-May 1, 2015 to pay for their expert(s). Turner Valley could be considered to be one large contaminated industrial site with over 100 years of oil and gas…
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Art Theft in High River
In light of the recent theft of art pieces in Black Diamond here is some information from a similar theft in High River earlier this year. None of the pieces have been recovered: Art Effects was broken into January 21st, 2015. Below are images of the 19 pieces stolen at my studio. I would appreciate…
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In Light Of #PRENTICEBLAMESALBERTANS, Wildrose Launches NotYourFault.CA
EDMONTON, AB (March 13, 2015): After Premier Jim Prentice pinned the blame on Albertans for years of PC waste and mismanagement, the Wildrose today launched a new website called NotYourFault.ca where Albertans can sign up and join a movement dedicated to putting Albertans first. Prentice has steadfastly refused to apologize for his comments telling…
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Calgary Police Commission Appoints Interim Chief
CALGARY – The Calgary Police Commission is pleased to announce that Superintendent Paul Cook, a 25 year veteran of the CPS, will assume the role of Interim Chief effective Friday, March 13, 2015 when Chief Hanson retires. Superintendent Cook has served in nearly every area of the CPS. Specifically, he has served as a patrol sergeant, and…
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Statement from Shayne Saskiw, MLA for Lac La Biche-St Paul-Two Hills
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Millarville Horticulture Club: Perennials
Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. For our April 14th meeting Merle Coombs will be talking about the upcoming trends in perennials. May 12th is our spring potluck at…
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Jump On to Share Fuel Cost Savings with Customers
Calgary, Alberta – Jump On Flyaways, an innovative airplane sharing service, is taking the road less travelled, by crediting 100% of fuel cost savings directly to customers. “While the big airlines pocket the fuel savings windfall, we will pass 100% of the fuel savings on to our customers,” says CEO Roger Jewett. “We believe…
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Call for Artists to Redesign Centennial Stage in George Lane Memorial Park
HIGH RIVER, AB: Local artists are being invited to submit proposals for the redesign of the Centennial Stage in George Lane Memorial Park. This is a collaborative project involving representation from The High River Rotary Club, Highwood Lions Club, The High River and District Recreation Board, the Arts and Culture Board and the Town…
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Shaganappi Trail Pedestrian Overpass Project Update
Calgary, AB – Director of Transportation Infrastructure Michael Thompson provided an update on site regarding the construction progress of the Shaganappi Trail Pedestrian Overpass project. The delay in erection was due to two interior steel beams that required shifting to fit in place with the pre-built concrete ramps. A diagram with the modifications required to…
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RCMP Alberta – Victim identified in Tsuu T’ina Nation homicide
Tsuu T’ina Nation, Alberta – On March 10, 2015 RCMP ‘K” Division Major Crimes -South took carriage of the homicide investigation of an 18 year old Calgary man who was found on the Tsuu T’ina Nation on March 7, 2015. The victim has been identified as Brando Walker and this matter remains under investigation. Anyone…
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