Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP in Alberta Request Public’s Help in Missing Persons Cases

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan. She was reported missing on August 18, and RCMP checks at various Red Deer locations over the course of the past several days have not located her.…

  • Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

    Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

    Oilfields Food Bank, (aka) Turner Valley & District Food Bank Association, serves Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Millarville and Priddis as well as the surrounding MD of Foothills. We are a member of the Alberta Food Bank Association. We’re located in the United Church in the Valley, 125 Royal Ave., Turner Valley (across from the…

  • RCMP Milk River – Request assistance to locate an overdue traveller

    RCMP Milk River – Request assistance to locate an overdue traveller

    The Milk River RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating an overdue male traveler. Jackie Dean CALDWELL, 74, departed from his home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee on August 12th 2014. Known as Jack, he was enroute to Fairbanks, Alaska driving a Black 1997 Goldwing tri-wheel motorcycle with Tennessee license plate ZB0984. The bike…

  • ACPA Trail’s End Cowboy Poetry Gathering in High River this Weekend

    ACPA Trail’s End Cowboy Poetry Gathering in High River this Weekend

    This is the 11th annual gathering of Cowboy Poets and Musicians. It all starts today at the Highwood Memorial Centre, across from the entrance of George Lane Park. You can pre-purchase tickets or get them at the door. Ticket information – 403-946-5482 or 403-649-2701 or acpatrailsend@gmail.com Don’t miss the cowboy mercantile while you are in…

  • Town of Okotoks Receives Silver Level Certification from Excellence Canada

    Town of Okotoks Receives Silver Level Certification from Excellence Canada

    Since 2012, the Town of Okotoks has been working diligently to achieve silver certification through Excellence Canada’s Excellence, Innovation and Wellness program. This world-class program evaluates organizational excellence through a multi-year process consisting of four levels of achievement: bronze, silver, gold & platinum. On Monday, August 18, the Town was awarded silver status by Rory…

  • Alberta PC Leadership Race Nearing Finish Line

    Alberta PC Leadership Race Nearing Finish Line

    There are only a few weeks left in the Alberta PC leadership race. This election is using a new method of voting. It means a change from what we have been used to. This time voting will be online or by phone only. You MUST become a member in advance, and the deadline is approaching.…

  • Oilfields Food Bank Welcomes New Shelves

    Oilfields Food Bank Welcomes New Shelves

    The Food Bank has new sliding shelves in their stock room! Thank you to Glen for coordinating this project and our many volunteers for all your hard work. It was a 3-day marathon as we completely dismantled our rooms & had the new shelving installed. Stop by and have a look. Thank you for the…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Serious Collision on Highway 9 and Highway 566

    Airdrie, Alberta – Airdrie Rural RCMP and Airdrie Integrated Traffic Services are currently responding to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 566 and Highway 9. STARS Air Ambulance and provincial Emergency Medical Services have been dispatched and the roadway will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. RCMP is requesting the public edit…

  • Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

    Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

    The floods of 2013 devastated rural communities in the Foothills of Alberta. Sustainability Resources, an Alberta-based non-profit is spearheading a restoration initiative involving the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond. They have garnered the support of a number of suppliers of natural and geotextile products as well as local industry to support the cause.…

  • RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Charges Laid following investigation into Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie

    RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Charges Laid following investigation into Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie

    The driver of the 2004 GMC Sierra pickup involved in Sunday’s collision was arrested last night and seven serious criminal code charges have been laid: 49 year old Timothy Gerald WILLEMSEN of Airdrie, Alberta has been charged with: Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm – Section 255(2) Criminal Code Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm – Section…

  • Big Rock Brewery: Remembering Ed

    Big Rock Brewery: Remembering Ed

    Posted by Big Rock Brewery – August 20, 2014 On behalf of Big Rock Brewery, it is with great sadness that we must report that our founder and friend, Edward McNally, passed away on August 19, 2014. Ed was the driving force behind the creation of Big Rock and his name has, and always will…

  • Mules: Did you know?

    Mules: Did you know?

    Terms: MULE: horse dam/donkey sire HINNY: donkey dam/horse sire HORSE or JOHN: male mule/hinny MARE or MOLLY: female mule/hinny MINIATURE: 36″ and under SADDLE: bred from riding type mares DRAFT: bred from draft type mares Mules are sterile and cannot reproduce. However they are anatomically normal and males must be gelded. Mules are a “made-to-order”…

  • Fire Ban for MD of Foothills Lifted

    Fire Ban for MD of Foothills Lifted

    August 20, 2014 – As of 12:00 p.m. today in the M.D. of Foothills No. 31, by order of Council, has lifted the fire ban imposed on July 31, 2014. All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued by a Fire Guardian. Fire guardians may request to inspect your burn…

  • Highwood River Bridge down to one lane for upgrades

    Highwood River Bridge down to one lane for upgrades

    Crews begin major upgrades on Highway 547 Highwood River Bridge near Okotoks. The work includes: Resurfacing the bridge with a new concrete deck and deck joints; Upgrading the guardrails to modern standards; Repairing abutments; and Re-paving the approaches to the bridge. This work will extend the life of the bridge by another 25 years at…

  • Forecast Rainfall Increases River Safety Concerns

    Forecast Rainfall Increases River Safety Concerns

    The Town is encouraging residents to be extra cautious around the river banks over the next three days as the River Forecasting Centre predicts the Highwood River is going to rise approximately 1.25 m due to rainfall in the forecast. Although there is no concern for flooding this added rainfall is expected to increase the…