Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Creating a Robust Alberta – We call it Alberta 2.0

    Creating a Robust Alberta – We call it Alberta 2.0

    By Senator Black and Dean Doucet Alberta’s energy and resource industries have been the financial backbone of our Province and will continue to be a major economic generator. Yet, Albertans cannot sit back and rely on these industries for investment, job creation, and economic growth to the degree we have in the past. The oil…

  • RCMP Claresholm: Break and Enter

    RCMP Claresholm: Break and Enter

    Between 2200 hrs on June 20 and 0900 hrs on June 21 a break in occurred to a garage in the 5300 block of 3 Street East in Claresholm. The suspect(s) entered an unlocked garage and then entered a unlocked vehicle and stole a ladies wallet. The investigation is continuing. Police are reminding residents to keep their property secured.  Unlocked…

  • Foothills School Division: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

    Foothills School Division: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

    By Darlene Cox, FNMI Success Connector, Oilfields School/Longview School Tuesday, June 21 is National Aboriginal Day in Canada. This is the day then Governor General of Canada, Roméo Leblanc designated 20 years ago to recognize and celebrate Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture and their outstanding contributions. First, I would like to share some information on…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta: Claresholm and Fort Macleod

    RCMP Southern Alberta: Claresholm and Fort Macleod

    Claresholm RCMP – Theft and Hit / Run On June 13th, 2016 at approximately 11:30 AM there was a hit and run in the Claresholm Tim Horton’s parking lot.  The unknown suspect vehicle struck a 2013 black Chevrolet Silverado’s tailgate causing damage.  The Claresholm RCMP are asking any member of the public who may have seen or…

  • Heat Safety: Simple Tips to Keep in Mind this Summer

    Heat Safety: Simple Tips to Keep in Mind this Summer

    EDMONTON – It’s the first day of summer and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to keep heat safety in mind all season long. Though most individuals can manage moderate summer weather without symptoms, even healthy Albertans need to be vigilant about heat safety when temperatures rise. To help you manage when the mercury…

  • Albertans Asked for Input on Nursing Home and Home Care Services

    Albertans Asked for Input on Nursing Home and Home Care Services

    Two public surveys are now online for Albertans to share their thoughts and provide feedback as the province updates regulations for long-term care facilities and home care services. Residents, families, caregivers, and members of the public can share their thoughts on legislation related to access to nursing homes, home support services (e.g., light housekeeping, laundry),…

  • Alberta Teachers Given Tools to Advance First Nations, Métis and Inuit History and Perspectives in the Classroom

    Alberta Teachers Given Tools to Advance First Nations, Métis and Inuit History and Perspectives in the Classroom

    To honour this government’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Alberta Education will provide teachers with professional development to ensure that all students learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit history, perspectives and contributions. The following organizations will collaborate to develop professional development for teachers so that all students learn about the culture, history…

  • Antarctic Medical Evacuation Flight Arrives at British Rothera Station

    Antarctic Medical Evacuation Flight Arrives at British Rothera Station

    Twin Otter carrying two patients left South Pole early Wednesday morning The Twin Otter aircraft flying an Antarctic medical evacuation mission arrived at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Station. The plane, carrying two patients, arrived at Rothera at approximately 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) yesterday afternoon. The plane left the National Science Foundation (NSF)…

  • Tax on Tax: NDP Carbon Tax Will Send Tens of Millions to Ottawa

    Tax on Tax: NDP Carbon Tax Will Send Tens of Millions to Ottawa

    EDMONTON, AB (June 23, 2016): The NDP carbon tax is a tax on tax that will result in tens of millions of dollars being shipped to Ottawa with no benefit to Albertans, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The federal sales tax, or the GST, charges 5 per cent on the total price every time…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Use your Head – Wear a Helmet!

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Use your Head – Wear a Helmet!

    Did you know that over 85% of all serious head injuries from bike falls could have been prevented by wearing a helmet? For children under 18, wearing a helmet is the law in 7 provinces in Canada – legislation that resulted in a drop in bicycle-related head injuries among kids by a whopping 45% in…

  • High River RCMP: Passing of Counterfeit US Money

    High River RCMP: Passing of Counterfeit US Money

    High River, Alberta.  –  The High River RCMP have responded to an increase in reports of counterfeit U.S. money being passed at local businesses.  Since May 7, 2016  the RCMP have received six reports of counterfeit money which were passed at seven locations in town.  The police have identified suspect(s) and lay charges in four of these incidents,  and are asking businesses to…

  • Foothills School Division Congratulates Grads

    Foothills School Division Congratulates Grads

    The Board of Trustees and all the Staff at the Foothills School Division offer congratulations to all their 2016 Grads.

  • Sikome Aquatic Facility to Open for the Season June 25

    Sikome Aquatic Facility to Open for the Season June 25

    Sikome Aquatic Facility in Fish Creek Provincial Park will open for the season on June 25 with the addition of new day pass and seasonal pass facility fees. The fees will allow Sikome to expand its capacity, upgrade facilities and extend the swimming season into early September. Sikome has long been one of Calgary’s most…

  • Conference Board of Canada Report Confirms Out of Control Health Spending in Alberta: Wildrose

    Conference Board of Canada Report Confirms Out of Control Health Spending in Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (June 22, 2016): The latest Alberta Fiscal Snapshot by the Conference Board of Canada paints a bleak picture of Alberta’s out of control health spending without results, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Alberta spends 33 per cent above the national average on a per-capita age-adjusted basis for health spending, and approximately $600…

  • Brooks RCMP- Hit and Run Suspect arrested-Update

    Brooks RCMP- Hit and Run Suspect arrested-Update

    Brooks, Alberta – On May 28th, 2016 an elderly male on a scooter was struck down in a crosswalk by a motor vehicle that then fled the scene. The senior succumbed to his injuries a week later. RCMP investigation led to the discovery of the suspect vehicle and charges against the registered owner. 24 year old…