Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Beakerhead Invades Calgary

    Beakerhead Invades Calgary

    Beakerhead takes place all over Calgary September 10 to 14, 2014 Have you noticed some new artwork or some colourful people or creatures moving into Calgary? Art meets science and creativity is the outcome. Check out the 2nd annual Beakerhead event in Calgary. Little Big Street: FREE event organized by: Beakerhead Wednesday, September 10 to…

  • Bear Closure – Picklejar Creek and Lakes as well as Mist Creek and Mist Ridge

    Bear Closure – Picklejar Creek and Lakes as well as Mist Creek and Mist Ridge

    Posted: September 09, 2014 @ 11:39 AM A bear closure is in place for the Picklejar Creek/Lakes area, as well as Mist Ridge/Creek area. The closure includes all areas north of Highway 40 that lie east of the height of land running from Highway 40 to Mist Mountain, northwesterly to Storm Mountain, south of the…

  • Okotoks Skateboard Park Construction

    Okotoks Skateboard Park Construction

    Following the Okotoks Skateboard redevelopment consultation process, New Line Skateparks began construction on the changes to the skateboard park in August. Please see concept drawing of the skatepark improvements below. The construction is expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks and the skateboard park will be closed during this time. Watch for and obey construction signage…

  • New Program Improves Stroke Survivors’ Quality Of Life

    New Program Improves Stroke Survivors’ Quality Of Life

    Clients benefit from home/community-based rehabilitation services MEDICINE HAT — Stroke survivors in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas are now able to receive expert stroke rehabilitation in their homes, thanks to a provincewide Alberta Health Services (AHS) program aimed at improving stroke care in rural and small urban areas. Early Supported Discharge (ESD) enables stroke survivors…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Male arrested after scary incident

    When 23 year old Brody LEIMER went to work as a tow truck operator with Big Hill Towing in the early hours of September 8th little did he know that he would be starring front and center in what must have seemed like James Bond movie. Brody was called out to tow a vehicle that…

  • Community Renewal Poll Underway

    Community Renewal Poll Underway

    HIGH RIVER, AB. The Town of High River is undertaking a community renewal poll and residents are asked to participate. “Now 14 months after the 2013 flood, it is time to get a handle on our population,” said Mayor Craig Snodgrass. “We know that there are still residents out of their homes, some have moved…

  • Snowfall warning still in effect for the Foothills

    Snowfall warning still in effect for the Foothills

    Today, 9 September Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High plus 3. Tonight, 9 September Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Snow at times heavy beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Low plus 1. Wednesday, 10 September Snow at times heavy and rain showers changing to a few rain showers…

  • RCMP Kananaskis – Missing Hunter’s Remains Located

    RCMP Kananaskis – Missing Hunter’s Remains Located

    Missing hunter found deceased after fatal bear attack in Kananaskis Country. On the morning of September 7, 2014, Kananaskis RCMP were alerted to an overdue hunter who was due back, on September 6, 2014 after a day of hunting. RCMP investigators, Conservation Officers, and Kananaskis Public Safety specialists attended the last known area the hunter…

  • Cochrane RCMP – Two arrested after break and enter

    Cochrane RCMP – Two arrested after break and enter

    In the early hours of September 8th, RCMP were called out to an alarm at the Stoney Health Center in Morley Alberta. Initial responders observed suspects still in the center and surrounded the building. One suspect exited the building and attempted to flee eventually seeking refuge on the roof of a car in the parking…

  • Alberta Environment Warning for MD of Foothills

    Alberta Environment Warning for MD of Foothills

    Warnings Issued by Environment Canada at 5:41 PM MDT Monday 08 September 2014 Snowfall warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery…

  • RCMP Turner Valley: Mutilated Cat – Assistance Requested

    The Turner Valley RCMP are requesting the assistance with a concerning incident that occurred in the area. Sometime overnight on Saturday, September 6th, unknown persons placed a deceased and mutilated cat into the backyard of a residence in the Town of Turner Valley.  No witnesses to the event are known at this time and police…

  • Okotoks Culture Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Month-long Film Festival

    Okotoks Culture Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Month-long Film Festival

    Join us at the RPAC for movie and popcorn! Different themed movies every month. Toonie Tuesdays at 7 pm; $2 Family Saturdays at 10:30 am September’s theme is a tribute to Robin Williams and a celebration of his lesser known films Good Will Hunting Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00PM (R, 1997) The most brilliant mind…

  • Banff RCMP and Parks Canada searching for Missing Hiker

    Banff RCMP and Parks Canada searching for Missing Hiker

    On 2014-09-02 Banff RCMP received a report of a missing person, Ralph Greenaway 40 years old. Greenaway told friends he was going to the Mount Rundle area for the day. Friends describe Greenaway as an avid outdoors person. RCMP and Parks Canada initiated a ground and air search, with the assistance of volunteer search and…

  • Prentice Announces Transition Team

    Prentice Announces Transition Team

    Premier designate gets to work on forming his new government (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice announced his transition team today. “This is a group of talented, principled, and well respected Albertans who will assist in the transition to a new Progressive Conservative government, and I am honoured to have them on my team” said Jim…

  • Catch a Break helps Albertans catch Osteoporosis early

    Catch a Break helps Albertans catch Osteoporosis early

    EDMONTON – More Albertans will get screened and treated for osteoporosis with the launch of Catch a Break, a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) program that aims to reduce the number of hip fractures in the province. Through the program, health professionals contact Albertans who may have sustained a bone break as a result of…