Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Christmas Tree Collection in the Foothills

    Christmas Tree Collection in the Foothills

    In Black Diamond: When you are finished with this year’s Christmas Tree, you can place it out near your normal garbage bin location. Public Works staff will be making rounds until January 28th collecting trees. Fortis Alberta will be chipping the trees for us again this year – Thanks again to the folks at Fortis!…

  • Premier Prentice Comments on Latest Keystone XL Developments

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after the White House said U.S. President Barack Obama would veto Keystone XL pipeline legislation: “I continue to be encouraged by the level of broad public and bipartisan support in the United States that is developing around the Keystone XL pipeline project. “Alberta is committed to responsible energy…

  • What’s Garbage and What’s Recycling: Okotoks Has an App for That!

    What’s Garbage and What’s Recycling: Okotoks Has an App for That!

    Never miss your garbage collection again! Okotoks continues to be a leader in environmental sustainability by continuing to explore innovative waste management practices and by encouraging residents and businesses to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the landfill. Download the Mobile App here – available for Android or Apple devices

  • Okotoks Art Gallery Presents: Light Horse Tales of an Afghan War

    Okotoks Art Gallery Presents: Light Horse Tales of an Afghan War

    Several years ago, Alberta artist and veteran, Alan Henderson, saw a number of friends and former colleagues go to and return from Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan.  Over time their stories created a desire to express what he had been told and shown as art. He was drawn to the details that were being missed…

  • Break-in at Charitable Organization

    Break-in at Charitable Organization

    Calgary Police – We are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a recent break-in at a charitable organization. At approximately 6:20 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, three people forced their way into the Women In Need Society (WINS) location at 3525 26 Ave. S.E., by prying open a man door. Once…

  • The Canada-Alberta Job Grant and Bow Valley College

    The Canada-Alberta Job Grant and Bow Valley College

    If you are an Alberta Employer with an interest or need to develop the skillset of your workforce, the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, in partnership with Bow Valley College, can help to develop your employee’s skillsets. The Job Grant enables funding to help address skills mismatches and ensures that your employees are being trained in high-demand…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Update on Suspicious Death

    January 7, 2015 10:10 The Strathmore RCMP detachment have identified 49 year old Brenda Walker, of Strathmore, as the victim in the suspicious death investigation.  An autopsy was scheduled for 9:30am today. On January 6th, 2015 at approximately 1:11 am, RCMP responded to a 911 call from a Strathmore residence. Upon arrival, RCMP located the…

  • Oilfields Hospital Rising Sun Christmas Fundraiser a Success

    Oilfields Hospital Rising Sun Christmas Fundraiser a Success

    We had a very busy December starting with our Christmas Fundraiser which went very well! This year we are very happy to announce that we raised $4,374.60. Every year we are overwhelmed with the generosity of everyone involved from each department and families, who make awesome baskets, purchase tickets, donate baking and silent auction items.…

  • January Photo Enforcement Locations

    January Photo Enforcement Locations

    Calgary Police – In response to community needs identified through statistical analysis, collisions, and citizen concerns, mobile photo radar will be set up on Deerfoot Trail, Glenmore Trail, and Spruce Meadows Trail. Photo radar will also be set up in the communities of Pineridge, Greenview, Saddleridge, Burns Industrial, Douglasdale/Douglasglen, Alyth/Bonnybrook, Dover, Montgomery, Tuscany, Hawkwood, Mount…

  • UPDATE – Shooting Incident in Calgary on New Year’s Eve

    UPDATE – Shooting Incident in Calgary on New Year’s Eve

    Calgary Police Service – Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the victim from a shooting incident that occurred on New Year’s Day has been identified. At approximately 5 a.m., Thursday,  Jan. 1, 2015, police were called to a residence in the 1900 block of 36 Street S.W., for reports that…

  • Additional Products Seized from Two Calgary Stores Pose Health Risks

    Additional Products Seized from Two Calgary Stores Pose Health Risks

    Issue Further to its recent Advisory, Health Canada has identified additional products seized from two Calgary stores that pose a risk to health. The labels on these products indicate they contain an ingredient or a combination of ingredients that can cause serious health risks (yohimbine, or ephedrine and caffeine). None of the products are approved…

  • The Calgary Fire Department Rescues a man from the Bow River

    At approximately 8:40 this evening the Calgary Fire Department received reports of a man in the Bow River. Upon arrival, Engine One found a middle aged male in the river clinging to the ice shelf. The crew quickly donned life jackets and made their way out to the man. Due the strong current, the weight…

  • Strathmore RCMP – Suspected Homicide Investigation

    At shortly after one am, on January 6, 2015, Strathmore RCMP received a 911 call from a female caller.  Upon police arrival at the residence, RCMP officers discovered a deceased adult female.  Her death is considered suspicious. Next of kin have not been notified. RCMP Major Crimes and RCMP Identification Sections have been working through…

  • Get Creative at the Sheep River Library

    Get Creative at the Sheep River Library

    Program Registration is by phone: 403-933 3278 or in person at the library. Go Crackers! Save money by never buying crackers again. Learn how to make your own with Doris, our resident cracker expert. Dates: Wednesday January 21 at 7 p.m. Location: Sheep River Library Cost: 1 class, no cost Quilted Winter Wall Hanging We will…

  • PM Announces Committee to Select the New Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

    PM Announces Committee to Select the New Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the five members of the Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments are now in place to begin the search for appropriate candidates to fill the position of Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. This is in keeping with the non-partisan process to select Lieutenant Governors announced by the Prime…