Tag: Southern Alberta

  • CBC: Diamond Marshall, girl who got hug from Kate Middleton, succumbs to cancer

    CBC: Diamond Marshall, girl who got hug from Kate Middleton, succumbs to cancer

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  • Congratulations! Newly appointed Directors of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society

    Congratulations! Newly appointed Directors of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society

    Steven Zink has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society as Treasurer and Director of Finance.  Steve is Vice President for ATB Financial for the Growth and Productivity Strategies team for Business & Agriculture.  He is also a member of the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC and…

  • RCMP Canmore Seizes Controlled Substances and Investigates Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Collision; Cyclist injured

    On December 9th, 2014 at approximately 5:25 a.m., Canmore RCMP stopped a West bound vehicle near Dead Man’s Flats for an infraction under the Traffic Safety Act. Upon speaking with the driver, RCMP found evidence of drug use in the vehicle. The driver was arrested, and further investigation uncovered a large amount of drugs. Included…

  • Residents Have Their Say on a Tim Horton’s in Black Diamond

    Residents Have Their Say on a Tim Horton’s in Black Diamond

      Our publisher, Tanya Thibodeau, is a great advocate for business and economy in our area. She wants to see the Diamond Valley area grow and thrive, so when she heard that a local group of concerned citizens were meeting to discuss the possibility of a Tim Horton’s coming to Black Diamond she wanted to…

  • Turner Valley Legion News – December 2014

    Turner Valley Legion News – December 2014

    The Legion will be closed Dec. 21st thru Jan 5th In the Kitchen Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen – if you are able to help by preparing vegetables, or cover a morning shift 8:30 – 1:00 pm or afternoon shift 4:00 – 7:30 please talk to Bonnie. Please Note: Due to the…

  • RCMP High River – Fail to Remain

    Hit and Run On November 30th, 2014 the High River RCMP responded to a complaint of a hit and run on 18th street SE in High River.  RCMP were informed that a white Chevrolet Diesel truck struck several parked vehicles on the street before leaving the location and heading west on 7th Avenue.  Patrols and…

  • Politicization of Infrastructure Hurting Alberta: Wildrose

    Politicization of Infrastructure Hurting Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB – Escalating deferred maintenance costs in hospitals across Alberta are a direct result of ignored priorities and politicized infrastructure spending from the PC government , the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. A new investigative report published in the Edmonton Journal shows the cost of deferred maintenance for hospitals in Alberta is currently at…

  • Points of Light 2014

    Points of Light 2014

    The Sheep River Health Trust kicked off the annual Points of Light campaign in November. Points of Light provides community members with an opportunity to make a charitable donation as a tribute to, or in memory of someone special.  We acknowledge them with a Christmas light on trees in front of the Oilfields General Hospital…

  • Airdrie RCMP Requesting Assistance from Public to Identify Suspect

    Airdrie, Alberta –On September 18th, 2014, at a female suspect and her two children entered the Chatters Hair Salon in Airdrie, filled her purse with products and departed the store without making any attempt to pay. Again on October 19th, 2014, the female suspect, alone on this occasion, again entered the store, filled her purse…

  • From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Finding Joy in the Craft of Teaching

    By Leonard Quilty We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. – Buddha One of the things that drew me into the teaching profession thirty years ago was that I felt I had something important to say to my students. Of course, my…

  • Wildrose Amendments Offer Extra Protection for LGBTQ Students, Balance Local Autonomy

    EDMONTON, AB – The Wildrose Official Opposition will propose two amendments to Bill 10 – An Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect Our Children – that will compel stronger protection for LGBTQ students and remove onerous legal appeals for students. The first amendment would require schools to provide students with “a bona fide…

  • Inmate Art Just the Latest Exhibit of Misguided PC Priorities: Saskiw

    EDMONTON, AB – Prioritizing public funding of art exhibits for convicted criminals above proper funding for victims, or vital legal aid services, shows a disturbing lack of priorities under Justice Minister and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw said (Thursday). A government run exhibition of art created by criminal offenders in correctional…

  • An Entertaining Evening

    An Entertaining Evening

    (Contributed) What is Glen Mead lll? Where is it? It is an adult seniors living complex,on the southern side of Black Diamond, near the High Country Lodge and the Oilfields Hospital. It is not a so-called “old folks home” It is a happy place, on a large acreage, where people are able to care for…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

    AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

    ’Tis the season of fun holiday get-togethers but unfortunately it’s also the season for not-so-joyful germs. With seasonal illness circulating, remember to protect your health and prevent illness. Get immunized: Immunization is the single most effective way of protecting yourself against influenza viruses already circulating in our communities. It’s not too late to be immunized.…

  • Charity Check Stop Checking for Okotoks Community Donors

    Charity Check Stop Checking for Okotoks Community Donors

    The 8th Annual Charity Check Stop will be held on December 9, 2014, 2 pm to 4 pm on Milligan Drive at Okotoks Drive in Okotoks, Alberta.  Emergency Services personnel from the community, including Okotoks Municipal Enforcement, Okotoks RCMP, Okotoks Fire Department, and Foothills Victim Services will be involved in collecting food, unwrapped toys, and/or…