Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Airdrie RCMP Investigate Fatal Collision

    Airdrie RCMP Investigate Fatal Collision

    Airdrie, Alberta: At 1:55 PM on June 16, 2016, Airdrie RCMP were called to the railway crossing on 1st Avenue NW, Airdrie to a report of a collision between a train and a vehicle. Upon arrival, the lone occupant of a Ford F-150 was found to be deceased. 1st Avenue is currently closed while emergency crews clear…

  • Province Listens to Disability Community on Safety

    The Government of Alberta is seeking feedback on proposed safety ideas for a team of community stakeholders. The consultation will run until July 6, 2016, as part of ongoing work to support the safety and dignity of persons with developmental disabilities. Albertans can visit humanservices.alberta.ca/pddconsultation to fill out a questionnaire and participate in an interactive…

  • Update on Prescribed Fire in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Update on Prescribed Fire in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Here is an update from this morning’s briefing: the fire management team were able to burn approximately 3 hectares in the Coppermine drainage of the Red Rock Prescribed Fire Area. if the weather cooperates, they will try to burn more of the targeted 400 ha. this afternoon or tomorrow. The goal of fire management in national parks…

  • Century 21 Announces Winners of Black Diamond Parade Day Draws

    Century 21 Announces Winners of Black Diamond Parade Day Draws

    The Century 21 office in Turner Valley set up a booth on the parade route on June 4th and gave away some great prizes! Thanks to the realtors at our local office for this opportunity: Katrina Warkman, Tim Hemus and Sarah Michel. And the winners are…. The children’s prize gift pack was Lyla. The seasons pool…

  • Be On the Lookout – Stolen!

    Be On the Lookout – Stolen!

    From John Robin Allen, High Country Rural Crime Watch Association Some sad news: The R.C.M.P. just sent us this message to send to the High Country Rural Crime Watch membership. It is most disturbing, but perhaps you or someone you know has some information that will help. The message: Yesterday (June 15, 2016), a truck…

  • Canadian Angus Association Launches Business Development Team at National Convention

    Canadian Angus Association Launches Business Development Team at National Convention

    Quebec City, QC – During Commercial Cattlemen’s Day at the Canadian Angus Association’s National Convention in Quebec City, Quebec, CEO Rob Smith launched a new Business Development Team which replaces the existing field services structure effective immediately. The Business Development Team consists of Brian Good, Senior Director of Business Development BC & Alberta; Bob Toner,…

  • RCMP Brooks: Theft and Hit and Run Investigations

    RCMP Brooks: Theft and Hit and Run Investigations

    Theft of a Motorcycle  Brooks, Alberta – Sometime between 8:00 P.M. on Friday May 27th, 2016 and 12:00 P.M. on Saturday May 28th, 2016, a 2003 red Honda CRF450R motorcycle was stolen from a backyard on 2nd Avenue West in Tilley, Alberta. The license plate on the motorcycle was CMT68. The bike was red and has white side panels with a sticker kit…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Concussion

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Concussion

    Mild Traumatic Brain Injury The Facts A concussion is a brain injury of such severity that it alters the way the brain functions for a short period of time. When jarred or shaken, the soft tissue of the brain can move around inside of the skull and knock into the hard bone. Bruising, torn blood…

  • High Rvier Planning and Development Services Launches Customer Satisfaction Survey

    High Rvier Planning and Development Services Launches Customer Satisfaction Survey

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town’s Planning and Development Services Division has launched a survey that invites residents, developers and business owners/operators to share ongoing feedback on their interactions with Town staff. “Our division hosted workshops in October 2015 and April of this year and, based on the feedback from participants, we are offering this survey…

  • Solution Needed for Alberta Schools Shortchanged by Feds on Funding for Student Refugees: Wildrose

    Solution Needed for Alberta Schools Shortchanged by Feds on Funding for Student Refugees: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB): Both the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) and the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB) received confirmation today from federal bureaucrats that no funding will be provided for the influx of Syrian refugees in the two school systems, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. In March of this year both the CBE and the EPSB…

  • NDP Double Down on Big Union Influence, Risky Economic Agenda: Wildrose

    NDP Double Down on Big Union Influence, Risky Economic Agenda: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Big union interests have become further entrenched in the NDP government with Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP doubling down on a risky economic agenda at their recent convention, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Notley refused to back down from her government’s plan to impose a massive 50 per cent increase to the…

  • Bear Safety Training for Ranch Families

    Bear Safety Training for Ranch Families

    Friday June 17, 2016, 1:30 to 5:00 pm Bar U Ranch Join us for an afternoon to learn about bear safety. This workshop is targeted specifically at safety concerns for southwestern Alberta farm and ranch owners, workers, and family members (all ages welcome) as they go about their daily routines, living and working in close…

  • Alberta Grants Raise Awareness About Dangers of Drugs Including Fentanyl

    Alberta Grants Raise Awareness About Dangers of Drugs Including Fentanyl

    The Alberta government is supporting police and their community partners in their efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use. Grants totalling $240,000 are being provided for 17 projects, including: School programs to connect students to cultural activities and increase youth’s awareness around substance abuse, while educating students on prevention and early intervention…

  • Branch Out: Crystal Phillips’ Story

    Branch Out: Crystal Phillips’ Story

  • Province Provides Update on River Conditions, Introduces Improved Tool to Manage Flood Risk

    Province Provides Update on River Conditions, Introduces Improved Tool to Manage Flood Risk

    A warm spring, early snowpack melt, and slightly above-average precipitation levels in May have resulted in average-to-below-average river flows this season. New web and mobile applications will help keep Albertans informed and allow municipalities to respond faster and more efficiently if conditions change. Today, the province provided an update on conditions in the region. Warm…