Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Strathmore RCMP – Impaired driver stopped, police equipment located in the suspects vehicle

    Strathmore, Alberta – In the early morning hours of February 2, 2015 Strathmore RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver. RCMP located the suspect vehicle on highway 817 south of Strathmore. The 37 year old driver was arrested for impaired driving. During the search of the suspect vehicle, RCMP located several pieces of…

  • Volunteer Committee Created to Organize Little Britches Parade

    Volunteer Committee Created to Organize Little Britches Parade

      High River, AB: Community members have taken the initiative and created a volunteer committee that will organize this year’s Little Britches Parade. A local resident, Hank Leeferink, has assumed responsibility for leading the event’s organization. The Town had stepped in to assist with last year’s parade after the Chamber of Commerce indicated that it…

  • MD of Foothills: Working Well Workshop

    MD of Foothills: Working Well Workshop

    February 10, 2015, Blackie Community Hall, 7 – 10:30 pm If you are one of 450,000 Albertans who use their water well for household purposes, the key to ensuring your water supply is safe and secure is knowing how groundwater works, learning about your well and understanding how to properly maintain it. Proper water well…

  • Premier thanks John Baird for his service

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement following the resignation of John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs with the Government of Canada: “On behalf of Albertans, I would like to thank Minister Baird for all he has done for Canada – at home and around the world. “John has always fought for what he believes…

  • RCMP & Sheriffs – Cochrane Integrated Traffic Unit – Two Caught at 200km/h!

      Cochrane, Alberta –  On Sunday February 1st, 2015,  at approximately 4pm, two officers from the Cochrane Integrated Traffic Unit were conducting speed enforcement on Highway #1A between the City of Calgary and the Town of Cochrane, near Glendale Road.  Traffic was light at the time and the pavement was dry and clear. The officers heard the sound of “racing…

  • Calgary Housing Market: Consumer Confidence Impacting Demand

    Calgary Housing Market: Consumer Confidence Impacting Demand

      Calgary sales in January totaled 880 units, well below typical activity Calgary – Low oil prices throughout January, combined with a shifting outlook in the energy sector, caused unease for consumers. As a result, monthly housing sales activity fell to levels not seen in five years. “Economic conditions this year are expected to be weaker…

  • Harlem Crowns Coming to Black Diamond to Take on the Oilfields Drillers

    Harlem Crowns Coming to Black Diamond to Take on the Oilfields Drillers

      Oilfields High School is hosting a night of family fun and hilarity as the Harlem Crowns take to the court! The Harlem Crowns will take on both the boys and girls basketball teams. This event will be a great way to support your local high school and watch some talented basketball players! It all…

  • Dr. Morris Gibson School Fosters Inclusive Learning

    Dr. Morris Gibson School Fosters Inclusive Learning

    Dr. Morris Gibson School (Okotoks) Principal Kevin Newman and Vice Principal Loriann Salmon provided Foohtills School Division Trustees with an overview of the school’s Education Plan. Accountability Pillar results indicate that the school had another stellar year, achieving lots of “Excellent” and “Good” measures in all areas. Some highlights: On the Language Arts Provincial Achievement…

  • Black Diamond Dealing with Water Main Break

    Black Diamond Dealing with Water Main Break

    The Town is dealing with a water main leak on Government Road North.  A crew will be working tomorrow to repair it. The 100 block of Government Road N will be without water for an unspecified amount of time while the line is being repaired. The Town has no idea how long it will take…

  • RCMP Olds – Drug Arrest

    On February 1st, 2015, Members of Olds RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible party in a room of the Siesta Motel. Police were informed that there may be drugs, liquor and minors present in the hotel room. Police attended the Motel to find that Room 110 was occupied by two adult males and…

  • FSD: Let’s Talk Mental Health

    FSD: Let’s Talk Mental Health

    By Pam Rannelli, Director of Inclusive Learning, Foothills School Division The Bell Let’s Talk Campaign, held on January 28, is a nationwide initiative to support and spread the word of the importance of mental health to the well-being of all Canadians. The initiative is intended to raise awareness of mental health and encourage conversations in our…

  • Prentice List of Broken Promises Grows: Barnes

      EDMONTON, AB – Premier Jim Prentice is adding to his legacy of broken promises and mistrust by reneging on a commitment to build new schools, Wildrose Education Critic Drew Barnes said. Last October, when he was campaigning for his seat in the legislature, Prentice promised to build 55 new schools and modernize 20 by…

  • IBM Goes Above and Beyond for Calgary Family Shelter

    IBM Goes Above and Beyond for Calgary Family Shelter

      The spirit of the holiday season was in full force in December 2014 when IBM Canada, a longtime partner of Alberta’s Promise, donated new towels, shower curtains and recycling services to Brenda’s House, a transitional shelter for families located in Calgary. These gifts are the latest in a long list of contributions IBM has made to the…

  • Calgary RCMP – Serious Crimes Branch Identify and charge suspect in serial robberies

    The suspect in a series of robberies across three Provinces, has been identified as 26 year old, Shaun Christopher CORNISH, formerly of Langley, BC. On January 30, 2015 Cornish was arrested at a hotel in Grande Prairie, Alberta with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team. Cornish has been charged with the three robberies committed…

  • Unleash Your Inner Fabio – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some wild romance!

    Calgary, AB – Enter the fascinating world of sex in the animal kingdom at the Calgary Zoo’s annual Valentine’s Day event In the Heat of the Night! Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner surrounded by the lush ENMAX Conservatory gardens followed by some special presentations on courtship in the critter world. Ever wondered what bumblebees do…