Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Award of Merit for Foothills School Division

    Award of Merit for Foothills School Division

    Sharon Malec, Past President of the Alberta Teachers’ Association’s Religious & Moral Education Council, and Dorothy Burns, Director of Religious Education for Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools (CRCS), attended the Board meeting to present FSD with the “Dawn Kirvan Award of Merit for Collaboration” in recognition of its support to CRCS during the flood recovery…

  • We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    Calgary, Alberta – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.…

  • RCMP: Vehicle Break and Enters in Cochrane

    During the last 6 months Cochrane RCMP have had a significant increase in vehicle break and enters in the residential areas of Cochrane and the surrounding communities. Unlocked vehicles parked in residential areas appear to be the highest targets, with night time being the preferred time of day. Entry into unlocked vehicles parked on streets…

  • Non-Residential Water Conservation Rebate Pilot Program

    Non-Residential Water Conservation Rebate Pilot Program

    The Town of Okotoks has launched a pilot Non-Residential Water Conservation Rebate Program for commercial, industrial and institutional properties in Okotoks. All property owners and tenants are eligible to apply for a rebate for a demonstrated and/or third party tested water conserving initiative as approved by the Town’s Environment and Sustainability Department. The pilot program…

  • Please Watch for Crews Installing Decorations

    Please Watch for Crews Installing Decorations

    High River, AB: Town road works crews will be installing Christmas lights and decorations along 1 Street S.W. during the week of November 24. Crews will be using a large bucket truck that may partially block the road and traffic will need to be redirected around it. Please use caution, watch for workers and slow…

  • Premier Jim Prentice welcomes MLAs Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan to PC caucus

    Premier Jim Prentice welcomes MLAs Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan to PC caucus

    Edmonton – Premier Jim Prentice today welcomed Kerry Towle, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, and Ian Donovan, MLA for Little Bow, into the Progressive Conservative caucus. “Kerry Towle and Ian Donovan are both hard-working and dedicated conservative MLAs who entered politics for the right reasons – they are passionate about improving the lives of Albertans. Kerry…

  • Turner Valley News from Town Office

    Turner Valley News from Town Office

    Committee of the Whole Meetings replaced with Regular Council Meetings On November 17, 2014 at their Regular Meeting, Council resolved to replace the Committee of the Whole meeting, normally held the first Monday of each month, with a Regular Meeting of Council. This meeting will be held the first Monday of each month at 6:30…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Assistance Requested for Fraud and Theft Cases

    Requesting Assistance to Identify Food by Fraud Suspects Airdrie, Alberta – The RCMP is requesting assisting in identifying suspects in a Food by Fraud occurrence. On November 5th, 2014 at approximately 9:40 pm, 4 males entered the Swiss Chalet restaurant in Airdrie. The males ordered food and drinks, and then after completing the meal, ran…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Making a List and Checking it Twice

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Making a List and Checking it Twice

    As the holidays approach, Santa’s tally of who’s been naughty and nice, isn’t the only list you should be checking. Can you name all the medications you take? If you are like most people, it might be hard to name them all. This is why making a MedList is important. A MedList is an easy-to-use…

  • AFPA 2nd Quarter Results

    Strong lumber sector boosts Alberta forest products industry… Revenues rise 10% in Q2-2014Edmonton, November 20, 2014 – Values of lumber, pulp and paper, and panelboard manufactured by Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) members totaled approximately $728 million for the 2nd quarter of 2014. The value of production was up $67 million or 10% from the…

  • Throne Speech signals new era, new focus on Albertans’ priorities

    Throne Speech signals new era, new focus on Albertans’ priorities

    Property rights and new accountability measures top the Prentice government’s fall agenda. The fall legislative session kicked off with a Speech from the Throne that promised new legislation to enhance accountability. Bill 1, focused on respecting property rights, was introduced by Premier Jim Prentice and will be the foundation of a new relationship between government…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Karl Pilkington and Graeme Simsion

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Karl Pilkington and Graeme Simsion

    By Lynn Willoughby The Moaning of Life ~ Karl Pilkington If you are a fan of “An Idiot Abroad” on TV, you will be familiar with Karl Pilkington. This book is based on another travel documentary by the same name as the book. Both books and TV are hilariously funny. Here we travel to various…

  • Students: Submit a photo to showcase Alberta to the world

    Students: Submit a photo to showcase Alberta to the world

    Students from kindergarten to Grade 12 can use their photography talent to show what makes their communities special as part of Alberta’s Think Globally Photography Contest. Alberta celebrated International Education Week from November 17 to 21. As part of the celebration, students are invited to submit a photo that displays the culture, diversity, and richness…

  • Tackling the Homelessness Issue in Rural & Remote Alberta: Over $2M Awarded to Projects in 11 Communities

    Tackling the Homelessness Issue in Rural & Remote Alberta: Over $2M Awarded to Projects in 11 Communities

    Homelessness, while often hidden, is an indisputable fact in rural Alberta; one that, unfortunately, also appears to be on the rise. Housing and support services are a growing need in rural communities, to help those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, before their problems get worse. The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN)…

  • WIC Initiative Receives Canadian Race Relations Award

    WIC Initiative Receives Canadian Race Relations Award

    Edmonton – The Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) initiative is proud to be the recipient of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation Award of Excellence in the government and public category. “We are so proud to receive this award, as it recognizes the significant work that the WIC initiative has been doing to support municipalities in…