Tag: Southern Alberta

  • High River RCMP – Missing Person

    *********High River RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance********* On September 15th, 2014 at approximately 5:30pm, 39 year old Cathrina Robideau left her residence in High River and was last known to be in the area of the Homestead Acres trailer park in northeast sector of High River.  The Police are seeking the Public Assistance in locating Cathrina to confirm her whereabouts…

  • Black Diamond Tree Debris Cleanup

    Black Diamond Tree Debris Cleanup

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Council and staff are highly appreciative of everyone who has helped with cleanup around town.  Lots of our amazing residents have been helping out neighbours, friends and family to begin removing all of the debris left by this week’s “winter” surprise. Residents can haul their tree debris to the Transfer Station  (click here for…

  • After a Tremendous Loss, Calgary Family Raises $25,000 for Calgary Humane Society

    After a Tremendous Loss, Calgary Family Raises $25,000 for Calgary Humane Society

    Calgary, AB — On August 1st 2014, a group of dedicated animal lovers set out on their motorbikes for a three day adventure to raise money for Calgary Humane Society and remember a friend and father. “All my dad would have wanted was for us to finish what he started and raise money for a…

  • Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Our library’s mandate is to provide a life long learning experience for the community of Longview. To ensure this, we encourage our patrons to use the inter-library loan system. This inter-library loan system is provided by the Marigold Library System, situated in Strathmore, Alberta. Under it’s umbrella, individual libraries in the surrounding areas are organized…

  • Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Our annual Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales will be taking place on Saturday, September 27th this year. If you haven’t registered your sale yet, please go to: https://gatewaygazette.ca/pogs/add-listings/ and add your address for FREE. We also have a free Tool Kit that you can download at this link: Parade of Garage Sales Tool…

  • RCMP and CPS seek public’s assistance in locating man wanted for several frauds

    RCMP and CPS seek public’s assistance in locating man wanted for several frauds

    Three Hills, Alberta – The RCMP and the Calgary Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old, Bradly BarryKowalczyk.  Kowalczyk is wanted on numerous Alberta arrest warrants for Calgary, Three Hills, Chestermere, Crowsnest Pass, Viking, St. Paul and Olds areas for charges relating to Fraud over $5000.00, Fraud under $5000.00 and breaching conditions…

  • AUMA/SLGM announce winners of joint 2014 Municipal Awards

    AUMA/SLGM announce winners of joint 2014 Municipal Awards

    Edmonton – September 8, 2014 The Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is pleased to announce the 2014 recipients of the AUMA/SLGM Dedicated Team and Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) awards. The two awards are jointly administered by the AUMA and the Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM). This year’s recipients…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Get walking. Stay safe.

    AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Get walking. Stay safe.

    A new school year brings opportunity for families to give up driving and begin walking to school. Walking has so many benefits—it promotes physical activity, prepares brains for learning and increases children’s familiarity with their community and neighbours. Walking with your child and negotiating neighbourhood streets with them provides an opportunity to develop traffic safety…

  • Ian Hill to Speak to Black Diamond Area Residents and Students

    Ian Hill to Speak to Black Diamond Area Residents and Students

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The “Becoming a Community Builder” Program has set out to increase the leadership capacity of Rural Canada and BLACK DIAMOND has been selected to participate! Don’t miss the opportunity to hear more about this exciting venture by award winning Change Agent, Business Leader and Community Builder – Ian Hill – at the following locations…

  • Proposed Changes will Improve Secondary Suites

    Proposed Changes will Improve Secondary Suites

    High River, AB: The Town of High River is considering a new, more streamlined approach to secondary suite applications in the R-1 Districts of High River in response to an increased interest in developing rental accommodations. These are neighbourhoods characterized by single detached homes. “Developing a secondary suite, or rental unit, has grown in popularity…

  • Black Diamond Announces FREE Initative for ALL Area Citizens

    Black Diamond Announces FREE Initative for ALL Area Citizens

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Last Friday, a very important announcement was made by Black Diamond’s Mayor, Sharlene Brown and the FCSS Committee. Black Diamond has been awarded the opportunity to participate in a leadership training program. Here’s the scoop: The BECOMING A COMMUNITY BUILDER initiative has been launched to grow Community Leadership Capacity in Rural Alberta. What is…

  • My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Hosts Grand Opening Fundraiser for Spray Park

    My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Hosts Grand Opening Fundraiser for Spray Park

    My Wash Barn on Edgar Avenue in Turner Valley held their official Grand Opening yesterday with a big green blow-up. ‘Turtle’, from Turtle Wax, held the kids imagination with some talking to him and some playing games with him. The Foothills Lions Club were cooking up a storm with tasty hamburgers and fried onions. The…

  • Statement by Ken Hughes, MLA

    Statement by Ken Hughes, MLA

    Calgary – Ken Hughes, MLA, Calgary West, announces that he will not run in the next provincial election. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Calgary West as their MLA. Today I am announcing that I will not be running in the next provincial election. I wanted to make my future…

  • Lansdell Threshing Bee: Sharing a Family Tradition

    Lansdell Threshing Bee: Sharing a Family Tradition

    On Sunday, September 21st Doug and Phyllis Lansdell will welcome everyone to their farm SW of Turner Valley to watch a traditional threshing bee. The equipment will be fired up around 1pm. All the equipment is antique and in working order; much of it from local homesteaders in the area. You may recognise Doug’s truck…

  • Black Bear Cubs Arrive Safely From Yukon

    Black Bear Cubs Arrive Safely From Yukon

    Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is happy to report that two orphaned cubs, one female and one male from the Yukon have made a safe journey to their new home in Calgary. The cubs were orphaned in mid-July and the Government of the Yukon determined that as they were a danger to the residential…