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Turner Valley Churches are Warming up the Christmas Tea
Two of Turner Valley’s Churches are holding their Annual Christmas Teas this month. St. George’s Anglican will hold their Tea and Bake Sale this Saturday (November 6th) from 2 to 4pm in the church hall. Stock up on your Christmas baking and don’t forget the Christmas cake! The United Church in the Valley will hold…
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Community Visioning 2014
Share Your Ideas. Shape Your Community. Share to Shape 2014. The Town of Okotoks is an exceptional place to call home. Okotoks is also growing and we value your input. Share your ideas to shape your community as Okotoks plans its future. Upcoming Events: Imagine The Future Community Workshop Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:00pm -9:00pm…
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UAlberta Paleontologists Name New Armoured Dinosaur
Mongolian dinosaur with spiky helmet shows Gobi Desert was hotspot for ankylosaur diversity. By News Staff (October 2014) (Edmonton) The Gobi Desert of Late Cretaceous Mongolia was the place to be if you were one of the armoured dinosaurs called ankylosaurs. Besides the badlands of southern Alberta, the Gobi Desert has the highest number of…
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It can’t always be the alcohol’s fault!
New campaign targets binge drinking and encourages young Albertans to think about the choices they are making with respect to drinking. With the tagline Thanks Alcohol!, the campaign emphasizes the role personal choices play in drinking behaviour. In addition, the campaign highlights some of the most common consequences of overconsumption, and provides resources that could…
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Christmas in the Greenhouse
Remember that wonderful greenhouse on main street in Turner Valley? Well, it’s still in town and open with some wonderful handmade Christmas gifts and decor. The greenhouse is now called Daisies ‘n Dirt and has moved to 105 Edgar Avenue, that’s just off main street, where the old Town shop used to be. Owner, Katherine,…
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RCMP Strathmore – Commercial Break and Enter
Strathmore, AB – On November 6, 2014 at approximately 2:00 am Strathmore RCMP responded to an alarm at a local business. Police determined that three subjects had gained entry to the business. Stolen were numerous unique items such as pocket watches, handcrafted jewelry and antique military personal artifacts. Anyone with information regarding this incident is…
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Facial Recognition To Aid Investigations
Starting this month, the Calgary Police Service will become the first police agency in Canada to use facial recognition software as a screening tool for investigations and arrestee intake procedures. Following a year of rigorous research, review and evaluation of facial recognition based criminal identification systems and processes, the Service entered into a contract with…
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Public Input Sought on Workplace Health and Safety Rules
Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on proposed changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The OHS Code documents the specific rules and requirements governing health and safety practices in the workplace. As part of a regular review of Alberta’s OHS Code, Albertans can share their views by completing an online survey.…
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Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on his meeting with Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement: “It was my pleasure to welcome Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod to Alberta. The meeting was a valuable opportunity to identify how we can continue to work closely with our friends in the Northwest Territories. “Alberta and the Northwest Territories have always had a special relationship; going back…
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RCMP Okotoks – Theft from Canadian Tire
On Sept. 30, 2014, Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of theft from Canadian Tire. A male suspect entered the store, waited until another customer created a diversion and stole three Nextbook tablets valued at over $400.00. Video surveillance was obtained and able to assist in identifying the male as Matthew NATION of Didsbury,…
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Turner Valley School News: November Message
A community of lifelong learners prepared to succeed in the 21st Century through dynamic and engaging school experiences in a respectful and supportive environment. Welcome to November! Autumn is continuing to hold off the snow but winter is just around the corner. As the mornings turn cool please remind your children to make sure that…
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Okotoks Applying to Province for Pipeline Grant
The Town of Okotoks has applied to the provincial government in an effort to cover 90% of the cost for a new pipeline from the City of Calgary. If successful, the province’s Water for Life program would put forth approximately $36-million of the estimated $40-million bill. The Calgary Regional Partnership has endorsed the proposal. Mayor…
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Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on the State Visit of the President of France
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Alberta helps host the first State Visit by a French President to Western Canada: “It is a great privilege to welcome François Hollande, President of the Republic of France, to Banff and to our province. This visit is as historic as it is valuable given the long-standing…
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Gas leak at 4 Avenue and 1 Street S.W
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Alberta Council of Technologies: Congratulations Kevin Wong
Kevin Wong, LL.B. has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society. Kevin is a lawyer by training and the Founder of Stonecraker – Scientific Legal Network, specializing in R&D Tax Credit. He has a keen interest in the plight of small businesses and is himself a serial…
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