Tag: Southern Alberta

  • CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta

    CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta

    Calgary, AB – Canada’s beef cattle industry takes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance seriously. The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place. BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally. It is not unexpected for…

  • RCMP and Sheriffs – February is Distracted Driving Month

    RCMP and Sheriffs – February is Distracted Driving Month

      Edmonton, Alberta – February is distracted driving Month in Alberta and traffic units across Alberta have been focussing on distracted driving throughout the month.  As a provincial priority, the Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) efforts is reinforcing the dangers associated to this serious traffic offence to reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes as a result of distracted driving. Distracted…

  • Notice – Special Public Avalanche Warning for Kananaskis

    Notice – Special Public Avalanche Warning for Kananaskis

      Feb. 13 – Feb. 15, 2015 Posted:  February 13, 2015 @ 12:59 PM Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country, Alberta Parks are issuing a special public avalanche warning for many of the mountain parks in the Rocky Mountains.  This warning is in effect from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th and includes Banff, Yoho,…

  • Heaven Can Wait Thrilled with Fundraiser for Milk River Rescue Dogs

    Heaven Can Wait Thrilled with Fundraiser for Milk River Rescue Dogs

    Heaven Can Wait volunteers and some shelter dogs were joined by some talented musicians and entertainers as well as High River fire fighters on Saturday. There were fun stuff for the kids, dogs to pet, good music and tasty BBQ and fire fighters carrying out groceries and lugging donations in front of Sobeys in High…

  • Have fun this Family Day with free admission to Alberta’s provincial historic sites, museums and parks!

    Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day by visiting our provincial museums, historic sites and parks for special events, including Family Fishing Weekend! Historic Sites and Museums All of the following sites will offer free admission on Monday, Feb.16. Oil Sands Discovery Centre – Fort McMurray The Odd-Lot Puppetry Company is presenting an all new…

  • Dinos hand coaching reins to Wayne Harris, Jr.

    Dinos hand coaching reins to Wayne Harris, Jr.

    Harris has been in Dinos fold for nearly 40 years as a player, alumnus and assistant coach February 13, 2015 – The University of Calgary Dinos didn’t have to go far to find their next head football coach. Athletic director Ron Wuotila announced Thursday that Wayne Harris, Jr. will become the sixth head coach in…

  • Oilfields High School: Scholarships

    Oilfields High School: Scholarships

    As scholarship deadlines are starting to approach, Grade 12 students need to start getting organized. I always encourage students to start a folder, either electronically or on paper to keep organized with all of their pending scholarships. Organize them by deadline and start applying. Line up teachers, community members or counsellors to write reference letters……

  • RCMP warn of internet romance scams

    RCMP warn of internet romance scams

    As Valentine’s Day approaches, Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to beware of internet Romance Scams. In Romance Scams, a victim connects with someone online – usually through a legitimate dating website. The victim and the scammer begin an online relationship, which the scammer tends to push into a whirlwind romance full of promises and…

  • Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

    Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

    Family Day Unplugged at the Okotoks Recreation Centre Monday, February 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 3:30pm Family Day is a holiday recognized in Alberta as a way for families to spend time together. The Town of Okotoks, along with Okotoks Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), recognizes the importance of this and is planning its…

  • Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer Speaks to CRCC Interim Report on High River

    Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer Speaks to CRCC Interim Report on High River

      Edmonton, AB – Today, at “K” Division Headquarters in Edmonton, the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta met with reporters to discuss the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission’s (CRCC) Interim Report on its independent review of the RCMP’s emergency response during the 2013 flooding disaster in High River. Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan acknowledged…

  • City Restarts Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with Community in Mind

    City Restarts Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with Community in Mind

    The City of Calgary is restarting the Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with a new six-phased process that will provide multiple opportunities for public feedback throughout the study. Phase 1 of the study will establish an Engagement Design Team to answer the question “How do we have the most effective conversation possible about the Crowchild Trail…

  • RCMP Didsbury, Sundre, Olds and Hanna *** Update***

    Updated information: As a result of ongoing police investigations across multiple RCMP jurisdictions in Alberta and Saskatchewan, police have now arrested and charged three adult males believed responsible for these incidents. All stolen vehicles have now been recovered by police. Lucas DENNY , 20 years of age from Red Deer, AB, and Dylan KURNEY ,…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

    Have you been tested for high blood pressure? Your doctor may put a cuff on your arm as part of a routine check-up to test your blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is caused by blood pushing too hard against the walls of your blood vessels, and it can be a serious medical condition. If…

  • Premier Prentice statement on passage of Keystone XL legislation

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after the U.S. Congress passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline: “Today the U.S. Congress reflected the will of the American people and provided a path to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. “This positive, bipartisan decision is not a surprise. The indication I received in Washington…

  • Alberta Government Authorizes Wild Horse Roundup

    Alberta Government Authorizes Wild Horse Roundup

      by: Horse-Canada.com February 9, 2015 – UPDATE: Contrary to initial reports, the RCMP has announced that they will not be involved in the capture of wild horses from the Ghost Equine Zone east of Banff National Park. ORIGINAL POST FEB 5TH: The Alberta government has authorized the capture of up to 60 wild horses,…