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RCMP Gleichen – Officer Charged
RCMP Officer Faces Criminal Charges Gleichen, Alberta – On October 16, 2014, Constable Depagie of Gleichen RCMP was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm, sec. 267 (b) of the Criminal Code and Unlawful Confinement, section 279(2) of the Criminal Code. He will make his first appearance in Siksika Nation, Provincial Court on November 6, 2014. The charges were laid as a…
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RCMP Airdrie – Structure Fire at Rangeland RV
Balzac, Alberta – On 16 October 2014, at approximately 1:00am, Airdrie Rural RCMP was dispatched to a structure fire at Rangeland RV. While enroute, Rocky View Fire Service was also dispatched. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time pending further investigation. “In partnership…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: The Difference Between Influenza and the Common Cold
Both influenza and the common cold are viral respiratory infections (they affect the nose, throat, and lungs). Viruses are spread from person to person through airborne droplets that are sneezed out or coughed up by an infected person. In some cases, the viruses can be spread when a person touches an infected surface (e.g., doorknobs,…
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Cash Mob Okotoks to Strike Tonight
It’s time for another business in Okotoks to get mobbed! The Okotoks Cash Mob is holding its second event where a secret business will be flooded with customers in an attempt to support locally owned small businesses. Tonight (October 16th) starting at 6:30pm at Homeground (22 N Railway St) then at 7pm, they mystery location…
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The Roaring Returns! – Animatronic Dinosaurs are Back in 2015
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is bringing back the animatronic dinosaurs in March of 2015. Following a thorough refurbishment of the Prehistoric Park, the zoo will introduce 17 dinosaur models into the park to add to the current collection. “These massive machines that mimic dinosaur behaviour will literally breathe new life into Prehistoric Park…
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Longview Library News: Programs and New Books
By Sylvia Binkley The Longview Library has some very interesting programs coming up that we hope you all will join us for. So mark your calendars and come and enjoy. Wed. November 5 – Author Talk – book Bonfire The Chestnut Gentleman* Wed. November 12 – Great Barrier Reef Videoconference Tues. November 18 – AM…
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Help Recognize Alberta’s Young Leaders
The Government of Alberta is opening nominations for the 2015 Great Kids Awards. Anyone who wants to recognize a kid age 5-18 for their outstanding determination, generosity, and compassion should visit greatkids.alberta.ca or call 780-415-8150 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000). “I encourage Albertans to nominate a remarkable child or youth who has positively impacted our…
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Foothills Lions Club: Generosity of Spirit
Submitted by Lion Carol Gibson The Seniors’ Outdoor Club of Calgary takes busloads of members on outings every week. They travel through the Highwood & Kananaskis areas several times a year. This well-established Club, with their generosity of spirit, donated money to the Black Diamond Centennial Park Campground. This donation will go towards the beautification…
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Winter Is Just Around The Corner
This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Winter is just around the corner…Is your horse ready? With many parts of the province facing winter sooner rather than later this year, it’s time to consider whether your herd, or horse, is ready for the cold weather and snow to come. As winter…
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Okotoks Culture Hosts Ghost Walks
October 27th, 28th and 29th Discover the eerie history of Okotoks and what could be lurking downtown after dark during the annual Okotoks Ghost Walk, presented by the Okotoks Museum and Archives and the Okotoks and District Historical Society. Tours begin, at the Museum (49 North Railway Street), at 6pm and run every half hour;…
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Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens
On Wednesday, October 15th, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. The Albertans being invested into the Order for 2014 are: Sharon Carry (Calgary) – President of Bow Valley College and post-secondary sector leader and innovator Tony Cashman (Edmonton) – celebrated Alberta historian, storyteller, radio personality…
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Government Acts to Relieve Pressure on Hospitals
The Alberta government is moving to ease pressure on hospitals by addressing the needs of more than 700 senior or complex needs patients who are waiting in acute care for a continuing care space. In the first phase of the 2014 Continuing Care Capacity Plan, Alberta Health Services will, over the next 12 months, open…
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Turner Valley News: Repairs and Maintenance
Decalta Drive Road Repairs For two weeks beginning October 14, crews will be working to complete major road repairs on Decalta Drive from Imperial Drive to Okalta Drive. Minor traffic delays may be experienced. Please obey all posted signage and be cautious of crews working on the road. Work is being done to improve the…
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Okotoks Pathway Systems
Many of our 50 km of pathways have recovered from the devastating floods of last year. These amenities are well used and many people are out enjoying the beauty of our community by walking and biking on the pathway system. Don’t forget that the pedestrian has the right of way when sharing the pathway with…
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Enmax: Downtown Calgary Power Outage Update
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