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From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Thrity Umrigar and Brian Morton
By Lynn Willoughby The Story Hour ~ Thrity Umrigar I cannot imagine the loneliness experienced by Lakshmi – a new immigrant with limited English, trapped in a loveless marriage to a domineering man. Lakshmi’s small world is limited to their small restaurant and store. Her husband will not allow her to communicate with her family…
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Roxanne Walsh and Julie Walker Retain U of Calgary Environmental Law Expert
A six-year struggle by Roxanne Walsh and Julie Walker to get independent testing done of Sheep River water and of soil and sediment near the industrial landfill for the historic and decommissioned Turner Valley Gas Plant has taken a dramatic turn. The Turner Valley residents have retained the legal services of University of Calgary Law…
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Webcasts Develop Caregiver Skills
Families and caregivers will have access to information, the latest research and other resources via webcasts on mental health, brain injury, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and disabilities. The Alberta government is continuing to provide free, helpful information and strategies for family members, caregivers and professionals to support youth with mental health issues, and individuals…
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Millarville Community Library Looking for a Few Good……Volunteers
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Town Undertaking Several Parking Initiatives for Downtown Area
High River, AB: The Town of High River is working on several initiatives to maximize parking in the downtown area that will support increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic. In the new downtown design, angle parking has been replaced with parallel parking, so additional parking is being created in adjacent areas to ensure there is ample…
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Vibrant Communities Calgary Takes the Reins on Poverty Reduction
Community partners gathered today to transition the Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative’s (CPRI) Enough for All strategy implementation from The City of Calgary to Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC). The Enough for All strategy is a community-driven poverty reduction strategy that addresses the root causes of poverty. The CPRI was launched in 2011 by Mayor Naheed Nenshi.…
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Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Weeds and Teas
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Prentice Needs to Lead by Example and Curb His Spending: Barnes
CALGARY, AB – Before slapping new taxes on the backs of hardworking Albertans, Premier Jim Prentice needs to focus on recalibrating his budget and cutting waste at the top, Wildrose Finance Critic Drew Barnes said. After consecutive years of record revenues, Barnes said a failure to properly plan and save means Alberta is in…
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Calgary Police Warn About Tax-Related Scam
After recent reports of a tax-related telephone scam, the Calgary Police Service is again warning Calgarians about fraudulent telephone calls from someone claiming to represent the Canada Revenue Agency. In December 2014, police became aware of two new cases where people received a phone call from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.…
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Millarville School News: What’s Happening in the Classrooms
Kinders are inquirying into what we learn from our families by investigating family trees. They will also find out who does all the work around the house! Mom? Dad? The Grade 1s are researching arctic animals and one student wants to find out how reindeer fly. Hopefully they will find some answers! The Grade 2s…
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New FOIP Records Show Startling Increase of AHS Employees Earning Over $100,000: Saskiw
EDMONTON, AB: Premier Jim Prentice needs to immediately reverse his decision to not extend the province’s sunshine list across government with new freedom of information (FOIP) documents showing a startling increase of Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees earning over $100,000 from 2009 to 2013, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw said today. In 2013, almost 9800…
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High River’s Changing Downtown Landscape
The Alberta Government building that stood beside the Memorial Centre for years was torn down last week. There will be a new building erected on the site that will house Alberta Government services and the Foothills School Division offices. Photos provided by Gateway Gazette staff member, Tracey Walshaw
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Houston Trip Highlights Alberta Contributions to Energy Sector
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement upon the completion of his mission to Texas: “My time in Texas provided me with the opportunity to meet with oil and gas executives in Houston who have companies that operate in Alberta. I also attended the opening of the Flanagan South and Seaway Twin pipelines in Freeport.…
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While Prentice Ramps up Tax Talk, $1 Million Zamboni Garage Stands as Symbol of PC Mismanagement
EDMONTON, AB – While Premier Jim Prentice is talking about raising everyone’s taxes, a $1 million empty Zamboni garage stands as just the latest example of the PC government’s waste and mismanagement overseeing Alberta’s finances, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. According to news reports, in 2013 the PC government scrapped plans to build a skating…
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RCMP Make Arrest and Seize Stolen Property, Seeking Rightful Owners
Airdrie, Alberta – On Tuesday, January 13th, 2015, Airdrie General Investigative Section and Airdrie Crime Reduction Unit arrested Elia RULLAN, 40, of Airdrie and charged her with 12 criminal charges of theft under $5000 and possession of stolen property. Between November 2014 and December 2014, Airdrie City RCMP received numerous complaints of parcels stolen from doorsteps after…
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