Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Alberta and Quebec Talk Energy, Environment and Climate Change

    Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard took the first steps in building a strong partnership between the two provinces. “Today, I was delighted to meet with Premier Couillard at the Quebec National Assembly. We discussed a series of issues, infrastructure development, the national securities regulator as well as energy, environment and climate…

  • ATCO Gas Donation Adds Sparkle to New Turner Valley Ball Diamonds

    ATCO Gas Donation Adds Sparkle to New Turner Valley Ball Diamonds

    Three new fields help make southern Alberta town a destination for summer sports EDMONTON, Alberta – ATCO Gas announced today a $7,500 donation to help boost Turner Valley’s reputation for hosting first-class baseball competitions. The funds will be used to help complete three new baseball diamonds in the recreation area where a new soccer field,…

  • Three Large Trees to be Removed on Wednesday, Dec. 3

    High River, AB: Crews will be removing three large trees at the following locations on Wednesday, Dec. 3. 503 8 Street S.W. 3 Avenue at 2 Street S.E.* Centre Street N.E at 4 Avenue (in front of the former River Roadhouse location) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.**   *Crews will be closing 3 Avenue…

  • $10-million gift establishes DNA Science Centre

    $10-million gift establishes DNA Science Centre

    All cancers have one thing in common — a mistake in the DNA The University of Calgary will study how cells detect and repair DNA damage, using this research to reduce cancer rates and improve treatments for cancer patients. The research will take place in the newly created Robson DNA Science Centre. The centre was…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    On Wednesday December 3rd, at approximately 6:30 am Okotoks RCMP, Foothills Fire and EMS responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 2A and Dunbow Road. A black Mazda was north bound on Highway 2A when it struck a brown Infiniti as it attempted to cross Hwy 2A to proceed east. The driver of…

  • Airdrie Man faces Multiple Charges after Stealing Inflatable Helicopter Santa

    Airdrie, Alberta – On the evening of Thursday, November 27th, 2014, at approximately 3:00 am, Airdrie RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a male prowling vehicles and stealing Christmas ornaments. Dana MAH, 30, of Airdrie was located in the Channelside area of Airdrie and was arrested in possession of a stolen credit card, sunglasses,…

  • Price Growth Slows in Calgary

    Price Growth Slows in Calgary

    Improving inventories help ease price growth pressure Calgary – Calgary’s residential resale housing market posted relatively strong November activity reaching 1,782 units, a three per cent increase over the previous year, and nearly 13 per cent above long term averages. “Relative to other major centres, economic growth in Calgary remains one of the strongest in the…

  • Oilfields Hospital LTC Fundraising Christmas Raffle

    Oilfields Hospital LTC Fundraising Christmas Raffle

    If you pop into the Oilfields Hospital you will find a wonderful selection of gift baskets in the lobby. This is a fundraiser for the Rising Sun Long Term Care unit. All it costs is $1 per ticket to enter a draw. You can buy multiple tickets and just drop them into the gift bag…

  • ZOOLIGHTS Brightens the Winter Sky

    ZOOLIGHTS Brightens the Winter Sky

    Calgary’s favourite holiday tradition is back with several new features! Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is excited to light up the holidays with another year of ZOOLIGHTS! The largest seasonal light display in Western Canada turns 17 and will be showcasing some new additions like Santa’s Oasis, an ice skating rink and a singing…

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Applauds Bill to Allow 6 Storey Wood Buildings

    Edmonton – The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) commends Whitecourt-Ste. Anne MLA George VanderBurg for introducing a bill in the Alberta Legislature (Wednesday, Nov 26) that would see 6 storey wood buildings permitted throughout Alberta. The Bill follows a 2015 National Building Code recommendation to allow 6 storey wood buildings and a recent announcement by…

  • Testing rules out Ebola Virus Disease in Calgary Zone patient

    Testing rules out Ebola Virus Disease in Calgary Zone patient

    CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been managing a potential case of Ebola Virus Disease at South Health Campus. Due to this individual’s travel and symptom history, AHS had decided to test this individual for Ebola Virus Disease. Test results have now confirmed that this patient does NOT have Ebola Virus Disease. Staff managed…

  • RCMP – Train Derailment – Lake Louise, AB

    A train derailed in downtown Lake Louise at 1:30 on Saturday morning. The derailment resulted in five train cars leaving the track, one of which ended up hanging over the Pipe Stone River. The involved train cars were empty and no chemicals were spilled in the event. There have also been no reported injuries. This…

  • RCMP High River – Armed Robbery

    On November 30, 2014 at approximately 2:25 pm a lone male entered the Folksown Bistro and Lounge located in the town of High River. The male who was carrying a long barreled weapon,  demanded money from the till, and departed with an undisclosed amount of cash.  This male was last seen walking north in the alley behind Folksown Bistro…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Making Sense of Supplements

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Making Sense of Supplements

    Have you ever wanted to try a product that claims to burn fat or help you lose weight fast? It might be tough to figure out what is truth and what is hype. Here are some questions to help you sort fact from fiction. Does it sound too good to be true? If it sounds…

  • Season of Giving Begins with Giving Tuesday

    Season of Giving Begins with Giving Tuesday

    ‘Tis the season: the giving season, that is! Taking place on Dec. 2nd, Giving Tuesday marks the opening day of the giving season. Giving Tuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday – two of the biggest shopping days of the year – and it is a day where charities, companies and individuals rally for their favourite causes to promote…