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Pro football veteran appointed as Dinos interim head coach
Steve Buratto takes helm as national search begins to replace Blake Nill Veteran Canadian Football League coach Steve Buratto has been named as the interim leader of the Dinos football program, the University of Calgary announced Friday. Buratto, who has spent the last two seasons as offensive line coach for the Dinos, will serve as…
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RCMP Strathmore – Injury collision on Highway # 1 and Highway 561
On December 14th, 2014 at 5:11 PM, the Strathmore RCMP responded to a 2 vehicle collision on Highway #1 and Highway #561. The Standard fire department and Strathmore EMS attended to assist with injuries on scene. There does not appear to be any life threatening injuries as a result of the collision. Alcohol was not…
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AHS cardiologists think big … and small
World’s tiniest pacemaker offers huge benefits Story and Photo by Colin Zak Looking at Victor Bohonos Orist, you would never guess he has a pacemaker. Without the bulky battery pack protruding from underneath his skin, he bears none of the visible signs of patients with traditional heart rhythm monitoring devices. “The device is so small,…
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It’s a Winter Wonderland in Alberta’s Parks!
A blanket of snow and mild winter weather are creating the perfect conditions to get outdoors and enjoy some seasonal fun in Alberta’s provincial parks. Whether it’s a high-energy afternoon of tobogganing with the kids, cross-country skiing through a still winter forest or skating on a frozen lake, winter activities abound at parks from Fort…
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Premier Prentice establishes Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Alberta Public Service
Premier Jim Prentice has appointed six Canadian leaders to a new advisory committee focused on achieving public service excellence. The Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Alberta Public Service has been established to ensure Alberta’s Public Service is best positioned to meet the needs of Albertans. The committee will begin work in early 2015 to provide…
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Hockey Teams Deliver Bear Necessities
Cuddly toys comfort young patients at Christmas Story by Kerri Robins The fur will fly Dec. 12 in Medicine Hat as fans of the city’s Western Hockey League (WHL) Tigers will shower the ice with teddy bears and toques following the first Tigers goal. The game against the Kelowna Blazers will be the last of…
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Turner Valley School News ~ Mrs. Fredricksen’s Grade 2 Peace Book
In November our Grade 2 class read The Peace Book by Todd Parr. They were then asked to reflect on what made them feel peaceful and happy. They each created one page for a class book. Following are their responses. Peace is having a family by Jeffrey Peace is having fun by Hunter Peace is being free by Jenna Peace is…
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FSD News ~ English Language Learners Mentorship
ELL Mentorship in High River: École Secondaire Highwood High School teacher Whitney Smith’s English Language Learners (ELL) visited École Joe Clark School on November 20th to read with ELL students there. Sarah Clark, Principal of Divisional Programming, including English as a Second Language (ESL) programming, reports that it was great to see the students so…
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Foothills School Division – Building for the Future
New School Requests Superintendent John Bailey and Assistant Superintendent of Corporate Services, Drew Chipman, recently met with Alberta Education Capital Planning representatives to move new school requests forward, particularly discussion regarding the new K-9 school in Okotoks that has been approved for FSD. The challenge is trying to identify a suitable site as the Town…
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CREB® Supports Condominium Property Amendment Act
New bill is a win for consumers and the real estate industry Calgary, Dec. 11, 2014 – CREB® supports the provincial government in tabling the Condominium Property Amendment Act this week and bringing over 50 amendments for enhanced consumer protection and stronger governance within the condominium industry. In particular, the new Act will regulate a…
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New Survey Results Reveal Municipal Govts Have Work to do to Win over Local Business
Only 34 per cent of entrepreneurs across Alberta are confident their municipal government has a vision that supports small business CALGARY, December 11, 2014 – As mayors and councils across the province finalize their budgets, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that show Alberta’s local elected officials face a…
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AHS Holiday Wellness News: Create Meaning this Holiday Season
Holidays are a joyful time, offering a chance to reconnect with friends and family. But for many it can also cause loneliness and be painful time of year. You may worry about family matters, or it may be a painful reminder of past times. During the holidays try focusing on some simple steps that can…
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IBM Helps Make Brenda’s House a Home
This fall, IBM Canada donated Young Explorer workstations to 12 Alberta Promise Agencies. One recipient was Brenda’s House, a transitional shelter and re-housing program operated by the Children’s Cottage Society. IBM’s generosity didn’t stop there. Roy Hebert, IBM Alberta Territory Executive, visited Brenda’s House in November to see how the workstation was being received. Roy was so inspired that when Dawn Boustead, Manager…
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ATCO Gas Supports Life Skills Development Program for Eden Valley Youth
Community Cadet Corps promotes leadership, education and healthy lifestyle choices EDMONTON, Alberta – ATCO Gas announced funding in support of the Eden Valley Community Cadet Corps, a community-based service for at-risk youth, offering a wide variety of activities to youth between the ages of 12 – 18 years. “ATCO Gas is pleased to support this…
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One day RCMP CheckStop blitz takes 166 impaired drivers off Alberta roads
Edmonton, AB – Police stopped and checked 20,825 vehicles during an Alberta-wide RCMP CheckStop blitz that took place on Friday, December 5th. The RCMP conducted 230 CheckStops in local communities and on Alberta roadways. The operation was part of a Canada-wide RCMP enforcement campaign aimed at taking impaired drivers off the roads. At some locations,…
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