Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Deconstruction of the Provincial Building to begin Dec. 15

    Deconstruction of the Provincial Building to begin Dec. 15

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Government of Alberta has arranged for the deconstruction of the Provincial Building located at 129 4 Avenue S.E., High River. The deconstruction work will tentatively begin on Monday, December 15 and is scheduled to be completed by February 20, 2015. Ossa Terra Ltd. will maintain traffic control for the duration of…

  • We Had a Provincial Election ~ WHY?

    We Had a Provincial Election ~ WHY?

    We believe that this is an important and passionate topic, and we want to hear YOUR voice! Agree with this editorial? Perhaps disagree? Either way we want to know why. Please share your comments below the article.

  • MLA Pat Stier’s Decision, MLA Wildrose Party

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] MLA Pat Stier’s Decision Please be advised that, based upon information provided on the weekend, and then again at a special Wildrose Caucus meeting held here earlier today in Edmonton, I shall NOT be joining several of my colleagues who have decided to suddenly join the Progressive Conservative Caucus. Instead, I intend to remain…

  • Heritage Park: Save the “Big H”

    Heritage Park: Save the “Big H”

    Heritage Park Historical Village works diligently to preserve and share the history of Western Canada with the world – and now we need your help to save a piece of ours. Since 1975 the iconic “Big H” has stood outside the gates of Heritage Park. It has become a well-loved landmark in Calgary’s landscape, but…

  • Road closure at 16 Street and 12 Avenue S.E

    Road closure at 16 Street and 12 Avenue S.E

    HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be restricted access to the west entrance of the No Frills parking lot starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 to allow crews to run utilities into the new Bank of Montreal development across from A & W. The closure will remain in place until end of day Wednesday,…

  • FSD News: Dual Credits Through HUB

    FSD News: Dual Credits Through HUB

    Scott Carey, Principal of Oilfields School, presented on FSD’s partnership with Bow Valley College to offer a dual credit program through FSD’s high school HUBs. Scott, who also serves as HUB Administrator, explained that “dual credit” means that students have the opportunity to simultaneously earn post-secondary credit while they earn high school credits. Together with…

  • RCMP Alberta – December 16 2014

    RCMP Cochrane – Stoney Nation man dies as a result of collision with vehicle on Highway # 1. Cochrane – At approx. 6: 00am  on December 13, 2014 a 35 year old male pedestrian was hit by a passing motorist on Highway # 1 approx 1 km west of Highway # 22 south of Cochrane, Alberta.   The man, who’s…

  • RCMP Calgary – Mother-and-son-duo plead guilty to Ponzi Scheme

    Calgary, Alberta – On Wednesday, December 10, 2014, Lethbridge residents, Anthony Pittarelli a 45-year-old man and his mother, Marisa Pittarelli (also known as Giovanna Campanelli-Pittarelli), 66-years of age, both pled guilty to seven counts of fraud. The charges related to an investment fraud scheme where people were invited to invest in an entertainment event ticket reselling…

  • Alberta Takes Action to Control Spending

    Cost containment measures taken immediately, and new committee lays foundation for Budget 2015. Resource revenues are expected to be lower while the population is expected to be higher, and the combination poses some unique challenges for Alberta. “This is not budgeting as usual. Governing responsibly requires us to be disciplined with spending, prudent with revenues,…

  • CBC Radio: Duane Bratt on Wildrose-PC merger rumours

    CBC Radio: Duane Bratt on Wildrose-PC merger rumours

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  • Longview Library News: Holiday Reading

    Longview Library News: Holiday Reading

    Marigold Library System is offering a new library service called “Me”. It is an Alberta Wide Borrowing system that is web-based, and allows you to use your library card to create an account, and access the collections of all Alberta’s public libraries. Why join Me Libraries? You can access more library items for free, and…

  • RCMP Calgary – Arrests Made in Relation to 2006 Homicide

    RCMP have arrested and charged 28 year old David Daviau, with First Degree Murder and 29 year old Kyle Andree, with Manslaughter and Accessory after the fact.  Both accused are from Calgary, Alberta. Wayman Cornell Scott was 32 at the time of his death. His body was dumped in a frozen field near a rural road.…

  • WOA: Locating the Scene

    WOA: Locating the Scene

    By Laura Ly  Arts alumnus Ben Owens searches the province for the perfect filming locations for TV shows and movies Arts alumnus Ben Owens (`96 BA, Film Studies) has always been an avid outdoorsman who regularly hikes, bikes and climbs throughout Alberta — but he probably never imagined that his knowledge of outdoor locations would…

  • Premier responds to Ethics Commissioner decision

    Premier responds to Ethics Commissioner decision

    Today Marguerite Trussler, Q.C., Alberta’s Ethics Commissioner, issued her report into allegations made during the October by-elections and found no issues or fault with respect to Premier Jim Prentice, Health Minister Stephen Mandel and Mike Ellis, MLA. Premier Prentice made the following statement with respect to this report: “The Ethics Commissioner’s dismissal of complaints today…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

    During the holiday season, festive gatherings mean food, food and more food! Maintaining a balanced diet during this time of year can be a challenge. Here are some helpful tips to keep you on track. At home: ·         Since you will likely be busier than usual, have convenient healthy food available ·         Buy washed cut…