Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Recycling Within the MD of Foothills

    Recycling Within the MD of Foothills

    Start the year out right and plan to recycle everything you can! Foothills Regional Waste Management Facility is located on Highway 783 (16 Street E.), 5.5 Km south of Highway 7, 5 km north of Highway 543. Phone: 403-938-5224 Recycling: Tonnage Fees may apply Appliances: stoves, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers – no microwaves or built…

  • Big drop in Alberta small business confidence in December

      Barometer index declines 7.4 points, biggest single monthly drop in over five years CALGARY, December 30, 2014 – According to the latest Business Barometer survey results released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today, Alberta’s small business confidence index dropped by more than seven points in December to 66.2, the largest monthly…

  • Government Protects Private Sector Pension Plans

    Government Protects Private Sector Pension Plans

    Cabinet has extended a moratorium on solvency for a group of private sector pension plans, protecting the benefits of 158,000 plan members. In their December 18 meeting, Cabinet approved two changes to the Employment Pension Plans Regulation, which applies to private sector pension plans. One of the changes allows defined benefit collectively-bargained, multi-employer pension plans…

  • Turner Valley’s Family New Year’s Eve

    Turner Valley’s Family New Year’s Eve

    Come on down to the skating rink between 5 and 8pm tonight to see in the New Year with your family. Hosted by the Town of Turner Valley, Family New Year’s Eve will feature face painting, balloon artists, tasty treats, hot chocolate, skating on the outdoor rink, horse drawn hay wagon and a spectacular fireworks display…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing 14 Year Old Female

    RCMP in Strathmore are requesting assistance from the public in locating 14 year old Natalya NILES, who was last seen at the Group home she was staying at in Strathmore, Alberta on December 21st.   She had gone out for a cigarette, and a note was later found in her room that she was going to see some friends.  Natalya…

  • Year’s End is No Time to Rest for Many Workers in Alberta

    Year’s End is No Time to Rest for Many Workers in Alberta

    While most Albertans take a break from work or school, many continue to work so we can enjoy the season. The end of the year is a time when many Albertans gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season, enjoy festive events and take a break from their daily routines. Some workers don’t…

  • 25 Campus Alberta Market Modifiers Approved

    25 Campus Alberta Market Modifiers Approved

    Market modifier increases will improve quality in 25 Campus Alberta programs. Government has approved tuition increases in 25 programs to enhance program quality and correct tuition anomalies between programs in Alberta and across Canada. One application was rejected for not meeting the criteria. Existing students in the approved programs will not be impacted by the…

  • Exercise Good Judgment Before Signing Gym, Spa Contract

    Exercise Good Judgment Before Signing Gym, Spa Contract

    Getting healthier is a popular New Year’s resolution, but consumers should exercise good judgment before signing up for a long-term fitness or health-related membership. The annual contract you sign in January may last a lot longer than your resolve, despite your best intentions. Paying on a month-to-month basis may make more sense until you’re sure…

  • Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

    Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

    Sheep River Library, Turner Valley, Dec. 2014: Newcomers to Turner Valley, Black Diamond, and the surrounding Diamond Valley community will soon have a new way of connecting with each other and meeting their neighbours. Thanks to a new program offered by the Sheep River Library, newcomers are invited to explore their interests and hobbies with…

  • Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees

    Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is encouraging residents to take their real Christmas trees to the yard waste drop-off centre after the holiday season to be recycled. The yard waste drop-off centre is located behind the Sprung structures west of Co-op at 1225 1 Street S.E. and is open seven days a…

  • International Agriculture Summit Focuses on Rural Issues

    International Agriculture Summit Focuses on Rural Issues

    Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson will highlight Alberta’s actions to strengthen agriculture and rural development at the Legislative Ag Chairs Summit in Florida in January. The annual summit, organized by the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders, brings together key industry representatives and elected officials from across Canada and the United States to discuss agriculture and rural…

  • Town of Turner Valley: Sanitary Wipes Community Notice

    Town of Turner Valley: Sanitary Wipes Community Notice

    We are requesting your assistance in reducing the frequency of blocked sewage pumps within the sanitary sewage system of Turner Valley. Our utility operators have reported that over the past few weeks the municipal sanitary sewage pumps have been clogged with flushable sanitary wipes. This has resulted in the North Lift Station’s pumps becoming blocked…

  • AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

    AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

    Edmonton –Thanks to the help of members, employees and the public, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) donated more than 78 pallet boxes full of toys and food to local charities across Alberta during our Fill Our Fleet campaign. Fill Our Fleet is AMA’s third-annual province-wide Christmas collection campaign aimed at filling AMA’s fleet with toys…

  • Holiday Smile Courtesy of the Gentleman Plumbers

    Holiday Smile Courtesy of the Gentleman Plumbers

    CALGARY/CNW/ – “Operation Holiday Smile” strikes again as the Gentlemen Plumbers donated their time and a brand new furnace to a family in need. Throughout the month of December, the technicians have been giving free plumbing services to families across Alberta. This was a major project for Action Auger as they have never given away…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Christmas Hampers

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Christmas Hampers

    Club Reporter Ethan Beck December has been a very busy month for the Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef club. Earlier this month, we collected non-perishable food items and then participated in packing hampers for families in need. Later we delivered them to families within our area. It makes you feel good knowing you are helping those that are less fortunate.…