Tag: Southern Alberta

  • MP Joan Crockatt & MP John Barlow Congratulate Premier Prentice on Response to Flood Recovery

    Calgary, AB – Members of Parliament John Barlow and Joan Crockatt are applauding today’s announcement on flood recovery and mitigation by Alberta Premier Jim Prentice. Both MP’s are encouraged to learn two flood mitigation projects have received the green light from the Premier’s office, to help minimize the risk of another major flood in southern…

  • Prentice Government speeds flood recovery efforts

    Prentice Government speeds flood recovery efforts

    Premier Jim Prentice greenlights two mitigation projects to protect High River and Calgary, and triples staffing to complete Disaster Recovery Program appeals. “The waters receded more than a year ago but for many Albertans last summer’s floods are far from over. Those directly affected by this disaster have told me they expect their government to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Youth head injuries during sport and recreation

    AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Youth head injuries during sport and recreation

    According to the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research, sport-related injury is the leading cause of emergency department visits in Alberta among teens aged 15-19 years. Concussion is a common sport related injury that often occurs during hockey, football, skiing and snowboarding. A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain suddenly…

  • Introducing the Calgary Stampede’s New Bridge

    Introducing the Calgary Stampede’s New Bridge

    The Calgary Stampede is known for having the best in all things western and ever since last year has become known for the flood of 2013; the new bridge on Stampede Park brings both of these together! The Stampede began installing a new bridge to replace the blue bridge that was washed away in last…

  • Alberta Business Owners Split on Changes to TFW Program

    Alberta Business Owners Split on Changes to TFW Program

    [break] Calgary – Alberta small and mid-sized business owners agree the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is a necessity, but appear split on recent changes to it. That’s according to the latest ATB Financial Business Beat survey, due for release next month. According to the survey, 72 per cent of Alberta small and mid-sized enterprises…

  • University of Calgary Ranked in Top 10 Globally

    University of Calgary Ranked in Top 10 Globally

    [break] The University of Calgary has made a dramatic jump, passing four excellent schools to move into the top 10 universities in the world under 50 years of age, according to the 2014 Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) Top 50 under 50 World University Rankings released on Tuesday. For the fourth time in a row, the…

  • Ben Gadd to Speak at Sheep River Library

    Ben Gadd to Speak at Sheep River Library

    [break] On Monday September 29th at 6:00pm the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley will have the first of the speakers that will be coming to the library this fall. So far 115 people have signed up to come and hear Ben talk on the wonderful wild world around us. He and his bible of…

  • Update on Quinn Page-Smith and her New Wheels

    Update on Quinn Page-Smith and her New Wheels

    Update September 27th, 2014 A Chair-ity FUN-raiser has been organized to help raise funds towards the new wheelchair, ramp and assistive devices that Quinn needs. Please click the ad to the right under WEEKLY ADS ( it appears in rotation so please be patient) to get all the details. Re-run of our previous article: A…

  • $12-million Boost for University of Calgary Institute for Public Health

    $12-million Boost for University of Calgary Institute for Public Health

    [break] Gail and David O’Brien, longstanding generous supporters of the University of Calgary, announced today a financial gift for the Institute for Public Health at the Cumming School of Medicine. The University of Calgary will continue to study ways of improving the health-care system and new ways to prevent disease, thanks to a $12-million donation from…

  • Fundamental Changes Through MGA Review Must Continue

    Fundamental Changes Through MGA Review Must Continue

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Edmonton, September 21, 2014: At the 2014 AUMA Annual Convention, one topic is at the front of mind of many municipalities: the Municipal Government Act review. AUMA is looking for significant updates to the act, including property assessment and taxation, equitable sharing of revenue among municipalities, and a share of provincial revenues. “We look…

  • RCMP High River – Armed Robbery

    RCMP High River – Armed Robbery

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] On September 26th, 2014, at approximately 10:25pm, a lone male entered the B Square Liquor Store located on 5 Street SE in High River. The male approached an employee in the store and demanded money.  The male took an undisclosed amount of money, exited the store and was seen fleeing north on foot. The…

  • Wildrose Candidate Introduced – Col. John Fletcher, Calgary-Elbow By-Election

    [break] TIME TO SEND THE PCs A MESSAGE: WILDROSE KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN FOR BY-ELECTION RACE IN CALGARY-ELBOW CALGARY, AB (September 24, 2014): Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith officially kicked off the upcoming Calgary-Elbow by-election today by introducing Wildrose candidate Col. John Fletcher and delivering a clear call to action for constituents: It’s time to send the…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow

    “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow

    [break] “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow – are you ready? If you have registered you should have received an email with some instructions in it. These points have to be completed before tomorrow at noon. If you haven’t registered yet you still can! Go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can…

  • Healthy Tips From Pharmasave: Kids get Arthritis too

    Healthy Tips From Pharmasave: Kids get Arthritis too

    Juvenile arthritis affects 1 in 1,000 Canadian children under 16 years old. A child is generally diagnosed with juvenile arthritis if the signs and symptoms of arthritis (swelling, redness, stiffness, and warmth in the joints) last more than 6 weeks. Some children don’t feel any pain, but instead experience a very limited range of motion…

  • Alberta Culture Days Returns to High River

    Alberta Culture Days Returns to High River

    [break] Alberta Culture Days will once again be returning to High River from Friday, Sept. 26 until Sunday, Sept. 28. Artists of all disciplines, as well as local businesses, will showcase their wares and talents at a variety of venues across town. “This has become an annual event in town and we are once again excited…