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RCMP Airdrie – Theft and Vandalism at Race Track RV
Airdrie, Alberta – Sometime on the evening of August 16, 2014, thieves broke into the Race Track RV storage yard on East Lake Crescent. The suspects damaged a fence, locks and doors on RV’s, and stole televisions and barbeques from the units. Airdrie RCMP is investigating and working with neighbouring businesses to obtain video surveillance.…
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AHS Weekly Wellness Hints: Keeping Lunch Safe!
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Medicine Hat News: Builder so confident in flood-proof home, he’s moving in
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta
Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after Jim Prentice was confirmed as the Premier-Designate of Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Premier-Designate Jim Prentice on his selection as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. “I look forward to working with Mr. Prentice on…
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High River’s Renew Committee and NGOs Ready to Assist
High River’s Renew Committee and its four Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Samaritan’s Purse, Mennonite Disaster Service, Habitat for Humanity and World Renew are encouraging High River residents to seek their assistance. The flood-relief agencies have completed 143 jobs to-date. Some jobs were small – such as wall studding, insulating, installing vapor barriers, dry-walling, mudding, taping,…
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Prentice Meets with Leadership Candidates
(Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice met Sunday with Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver to acknowledge their campaign efforts and discuss ways to move the party forward. “There is absolutely nothing easy about leadership campaigns, and both these men worked extremely hard this summer,” said Prentice of Lukaszuk and McIver. “I’m grateful for the opportunity I…
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Special Weather Statement for the Foothills
Special weather statement in effect for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm First significant snowfall of the season possible today. A cold front is currently producing precipitation across Central Alberta current analysis suggests 5 centimetres of snow is possible for these regions. With warm temperatures on the weekend much of the snow will initially melt…
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RCMP Sundre – Mother charged with First Degree Murder in death of 9 year-old girl
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RCMP Reports – Weekend of September 6 – 7, 2014
RCMP Death Investigation – Sundre RCMP Respond to Firearms Incident On September 7, 2014 at approximately 3:45PM, Members of the Sundre RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of a male who was threatening to harm himself and armed with a firearm. Police responded, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team. Upon arrival at…
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School is back and so are children crossing the street
Alberta drivers need to take extra care and attention because school has started and children will once again be active in school zones, playgrounds and neighbourhoods. Between 2008 and 2012, approximately 240 children under 15 were killed or injured while riding their bicycle or simply crossing the street on average each year. “The death of…
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Alberta Crop Conditions at End of August 2014
The warm, dry weather during the (month) continued to rapidly enhance crop development toward maturity. Outside of spotty showers, the Central and North East Regions reported some precipitation as well as hail storms with moderate to severe damage. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye is underway in the South, Central and North East Regions.…
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Autumn Horseback Adventures
Cowboy Logic: “Living life to the fullest means doing just that… and appreciating every moment with your horse! Summer has passed, the kids are back in school and Autumn is in the air… Come and experience on Horseback the spectacular scenery of nature’s glory amongst peaceful meadows, golden quaking aspens, tall timber, turquoise rivers and…
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Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze
The Turner Valley Braves mixed slo-pitch team returned home from the Canada 55+ National Games in Sherwood Park with a bronze medal in the 55+ mixed division. This team has won medals in all provincial and national games since its formation in 2009. ”It’s not only about playing ball, it’s about team bonding, friendship, enjoying…
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High River Gift of Music Presents Extraordinary Young Talent
Young Musicians Extraordinaire: Isabella Perron, violin and Kevin Chen, piano Mark your calendar and get your tickets now for Saturday, September 20th at 7.30 pm. Prodigies Isabella Perron and Kevin Chen are two of Canada’s most extraordinary and gifted young musicians. Dazzling audiences with their breathtaking musicality and virtuosity, Isabella and Kevin perform an evening…
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Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta
Jim Prentice was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative party today with about 77% of the votes. Here’s his acceptance speech: Thank you. I want to begin by thanking my family who have been by my side for this entire campaign. When Karen and I were married many years ago I promised her a motorhome…
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