Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP High River – Collision

    At 10:22 Friday night RCMP High River Integrated Traffic Unit advised of Motor Vehicle Collision involving 2 Semi’s on Highway 533, 10 KM East of Highway 22. No updates at this time.

  • GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

    GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

      With the help of Alberta’s Promise, GE has partnered with the RiverWatch Institute of Alberta to fund new science equipment and give even more high school students the unique opportunity to study river health in Alberta. The partnership was announced on January 21 when GE’s James Cleland, Global General Manager of Heavy Oil, presented…

  • The End of Fast Forward Weekly Newspaper

    The End of Fast Forward Weekly Newspaper

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] FFWD is a free publication found on news stands within Calgary and surrounding areas. It kept the readers up on what was happening in and around the city for 19 years. [iframe src=’http://www.ffwdweekly.com/calgaryblogs/culture/the-end-of-ffwd/’ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • The Provincial Budget Is Coming – Have You Had Your Say?

    The Provincial Budget Is Coming – Have You Had Your Say?

    Have your say about Alberta’s fiscal situation and upcoming budget with these two online surveys.

  • Cross Country and Alpine Skiing for 55 Plus Winter Games Cancelled

    Cross Country and Alpine Skiing for 55 Plus Winter Games Cancelled

      Games officials decided to cancel the cross country skiing event, set to be hosted at Allison Creek, two weeks before the opening ceremonies. Lack of snow in the Crowsnest Pass area is the cause of the cancellation. According to Games Chair Lea Switzer, the decision was made after consultation with Alberta Sport Connection and…

  • Alberta Streamlines its International Presence

    The Alberta International Offices Review will bring office closures, more effective management and $3.1 million in savings over the course of two fiscal years. The cost-saving measures include the closure of Alberta’s Ottawa, Chicago and Munich offices; suspending plans for the opening of the California and Brazil offices; and reducing expenses across Alberta’s international offices…

  • 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

    2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

    ENMAX Centre Thursday, February 19th Pre-entertainment 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.         Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lethbridge is invited to celebrate at the Opening Ceremonies which will officially begin the Lethbridge 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. Eight zones will be brought together in spirited competition, participation and the unity of sport in…

  • FSD: Sheldon Kennedy School Champion Committee

    FSD: Sheldon Kennedy School Champion Committee

    Trustee Michael Pollard and Pam Rannelli, Director of Inclusive Learning, joined representatives from 12 participating schools – including FCHS/AHSFA students Bailey Lang and Lauren Oldham, and teacher Andrea Laubman – at a recent information and planning session through the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre. As part of a three-year program to increase awareness of abuse…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth

      RCMP in Strathmore are searching for 14 year old Natalya NILES, who was last in Strathmore on December 21st.   She had gone out for a cigarette, and failed to return.  Natalya had recently come from Calgary, and had expressed desire to return to Calgary. Natalya is 5’2”, 105 lbs, with brown hair and hazel…

  • RBC Presents 2015 AJHL League Award Finalists

    RBC Presents 2015 AJHL League Award Finalists

    The Alberta Junior Hockey League, in partnership with RBC, is proud to announce the finalists for the 2015 League Awards.  In the first phase of voting, the league’s General Managers and Coaches selected two finalists from each division. The award winners for each of the categories listed below will be determined through a final stage…

  • RCMP Olds – Break In and Theft of Bronzes

    At approximately 310 am on February 20th, Olds RCMP responded to a complaint of an alarm at a local business. Upon arriving it was discovered that RH Bell and Sons at 5211 49 Ave in Olds had a rock thrown through the front door shattering the glass. Unknown persons then entered and proceeded to steal…

  • Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

    Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

    Parent Link Centres are celebrating 10 years of providing programs and resources for Alberta’s parents, caregivers, and children. Parent Link Centres (PLCs) provide parents and caregivers with resources and support to develop nurturing environments for Alberta’s children. The Alberta government funds centres throughout the province as part of its commitment to early child development. “The…

  • Turner Valley School News: Family Literacy Day

    Turner Valley School News: Family Literacy Day

        I love Family Literacy Day! Family literacy day is fun. Everyone was here having fun reading on Family Literacy Day. It is all about reading and more. I know that reading is interesting and fun sometimes. I hope everyone will read! ~ By Jenna G. Mrs. Webb and the Family Literacy Day Committee…

  • FSD: Grade 6 Student Learning Assessments Postponed

    FSD: Grade 6 Student Learning Assessments Postponed

    Alberta Education has advised school divisions that the Grade 6 Student Learning Assessments (SLAs), which were originally scheduled to be piloted in fall 2015, will be rescheduled. The new target is fall 2016. Through feedback received from stakeholder groups, Alberta Education has heard that more time is needed to ensure the Grade 3 SLAs are a valuable assessment tool for teachers, parents,…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stop smoking. Breathe easy.

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stop smoking. Breathe easy.

    It takes practice and time to quit smoking, but it can be done, and the benefits of stopping smoking are worth the effort. There are many ways to quit smoking, such as the “cold turkey” method or a system to gradually taper off smoking. Each person is unique, and different strategies work better for different…