Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP Cochrane – Break and Enter to Cochrane Canada Post

      In the early hours on January 25th 2015 RCMP received a complaint of an alarm at the Canada post located at 185 1st street East in Cochrane. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the front door of the business and once inside broke into display cases containing new silver and gold coins all depicting different themes.…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Beat the Winter Blues

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Beat the Winter Blues

    Many people are more sluggish in winter than in summer, but for those affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the problem goes beyond getting a little gloomy. People who have SAD can experience: depressed mood, lack of motivation, fatigue, and often feel tired throughout the day. These symptoms can lead to excessive time in bed…

  • RCMP High River Impaired Driving Enforcement

      The High River Detachment continues to keep impaired driving enforcement as a priority activity within the detachment area. Over the January 23rd weekend, Police laid two impaired driving charges, and suspended 3 drivers licences for operating a motor vehicle resulting from a roadside demand. One of the roadside suspensions applied to a driver with…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 32 year old Cecil Alberta – Update – Located

      Red Deer RCMP would like to advise that Cecil Alberta has been located in good health, and thank the public for their assistance.

  • RCMP Reports in the Foothills

    High River – Attempted Break and Enter On January 24th, 2015 the High River RCMP was made aware of an attempted break and enter that had occurred at 2:00 am.  The attempted break and enter occurred at an apartment unit on 4th Avenue just east of Center Street.  The home owner advised that two masked…

  • Agreement Targets New Municipal Government Act in 2016

    The Government of Alberta and representatives of Alberta’s municipalities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see a revised Municipal Government Act (MGA) in place in 2016. The agreement was signed by Premier Jim Prentice, Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s (AUMA) President Helen Rice and Alberta Association of Municipal…

  • Honouring Volunteers Who Help Seniors Never Gets Old

    Honouring Volunteers Who Help Seniors Never Gets Old

    Many Albertans volunteer their time, skills and energy to improve the lives of seniors across our province. Now it’s time for Albertans to nominate volunteers in our communities for a 2015 Minister’s Seniors Service Award and recognize those who make a difference. “These dedicated volunteers enhance the quality of life for our province’s seniors by…

  • From the Teacher’s Desk: On the Path to Success and Significance

      By Leonard Quilty People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them. –       George Bernard Shaw Last week I…

  • High River 2015 Assessment Notices will be Delayed

    High River 2015 Assessment Notices will be Delayed

      High River, AB: Property owners in High River will have to wait until the first of May to receive their 2015 assessment notices. The Town is currently undertaking a review of properties to ensure that the assessments are accurate and fair now that a majority of properties have been remediated from the flood. The…

  • Calgary Flames coming to High River

    Calgary Flames coming to High River

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Several players from the Calgary Flames will be heading to High River to practice drills and play a fun game with local minor hockey players on Friday, Jan. 30. “We are really excited to be bringing this event back for another year and can’t wait to see some of our local…

  • The Home Depot and Okotoks Oilers: On The Bench Contest

    The Home Depot and Okotoks Oilers: On The Bench Contest

    The Okotoks Oilers are proud to once again partner with community leader The Home Depot this Alberta Junior Hockey League season.  As a part of this continuing partnership, the Okotoks Oilers will be taking part in The Home Depot: On The Bench contest from January 3rd until February 3rd, 2015. If you have ever wondered…

  • TV Series ‘Fargo’ Returns to High River for Second Season – Update

    TV Series ‘Fargo’ Returns to High River for Second Season – Update

      High River, AB: Fargo S2 Productions Inc. will be in High River on Monday, January 26 to film an episode of the television series Fargo, which airs on the FX network. Due to the lack of snow, crews have altered their filming plans from what the Town previously released. The crew will arrive and…

  • Turner Valley School Keeps Fit

    Turner Valley School Keeps Fit

      Winter Walk Day – February 4, 2015 Walking is great for our health, the environment, reducing traffic and building community! On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, Turner Valley School will join thousands of Albertans who will walk at least 15 minutes in Alberta’s great outdoors. Everyone is welcome to join in including families. Dress warmly,…

  • Recognizing inspiring work that protects our communities

    Albertans can nominate a group or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to community safety. The Alberta Community Justice Awards recognize those who are dedicated to their work in community safety, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. These individuals and groups support community justice and improve quality of life by helping to address…

  • 2015 Dawgs Hall of Fame: Ircandia & Henderson

    2015 Dawgs Hall of Fame: Ircandia & Henderson

      The Okotoks Dawgs Baseball Club is proud to announce the 2015 class of the Dawgs-Seaman Stadium Hall of Fame, to be inducted on February 7th, at the 8th Annual Awards Banquet. The first member of the 2015 class is John Ircandia. As the organization’s founding and managing director, Ircandia has overseen, and been responsible…