Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Okotoks Shone with Cars and Quilts on Sunday

    Okotoks Shone with Cars and Quilts on Sunday

  • Employment Pension Plans Act (2012) takes effect September 1

    Employment Pension Plans Act (2012) takes effect September 1

    The Employment Pension Plans Act provides more flexibility to private sector pension plans, improves their long-term stability and encourages the establishment of new plans. The 2012 Act and regulation make it easier for private sector employers to offer or continue to offer pension plans. Toward this end, the Act and regulation establish funding rules for…

  • RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie

    On Sunday, August 17th, 2014 at 9:22 PM, members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU), Airdrie RCMP, Fire and Ambulance attended a single vehicle roll over collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie. The collision occurred in the northbound lanes of Highway 2, about half a kilometre south of the Yankee Valley Blvd overpass. A…

  • RCMP Cochrane Arrest Armed Man

    Cochrane, Alberta – At approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, Cochrane RCMP began to receive reports of an armed man walking around the West Cochrane area. The man was located a short time later by officers by a skate park. When approached, the man ignored police instructions and proceeded to leave the area, heading…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Pets Can Make you Healthier

    AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Pets Can Make you Healthier

    One of the top therapists at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary is an Australian Labradoodle. Tullulah can do in five minutes what takes her owner, Alberta Health Services social worker Martina Quinn, as much as three hours to do. “She disarms people and gets them completely relaxed,” says Quinn, whose clients include adults…

  • Rosebud Valley is alive with the sound of music at 9th Annual Outdoor Music Festival Aug. 31

    Rosebud Valley is alive with the sound of music at 9th Annual Outdoor Music Festival Aug. 31

    Musical performances at the 15 Minutes of Fame Music Festival include John Wort Hannam, Joal Kamps, Fools Tongue; Me & the Mrs. and many others, plus a Dubstep DJ from Edmonton; an interactive Improve Dance Group; a Fire Dancer and an all-male choir. Rosebud, AB – “The 15 Minutes of Fame Music Festival is a…

  • New Supports for Albertans Affected by Eating Disorders

    New Supports for Albertans Affected by Eating Disorders

    A new support network will establish community-based programming for individuals recovering from an eating disorder and provide support to their families. The Alberta government has committed more than $165,000 over three years to the Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA). “Albertans who are coping with eating disorders often rely on their loved ones for…

  • Bluerock Gallery – Loves Me, Loves Me Not: New Works by Alysse Bowd and Angie Rees

    Bluerock Gallery – Loves Me, Loves Me Not: New Works by Alysse Bowd and Angie Rees

    Now showing in the gallery until September 3rd, 2014. Alysse Bowd: Flowers have a history of romance and mischief. Once they spoke a secret and silent language, the language of lovers. A single poesy whispering a fancy, a feeling, a fate. A bouquet scripting a story. Little girls play, each petal falls to the floor.…

  • Temporary Flood Services Coming to an End

    Temporary Flood Services Coming to an End

    Saddlebrook Bus Service The bus service between the Saddlebrook Temporary Neighbourhood and High River will be ending with the closure of Saddlebrook. The service, provided by the Government of Alberta, was established to facilitate the travel of Saddlebrook residents to and from High River for school, work, appointments and community activities. Saddlebrook is expected to…

  • Safety Inspectors Return To Gravel Crushing Sites

    Safety Inspectors Return To Gravel Crushing Sites

    Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) officers are again inspecting sand and gravel crushing worksites to determine whether the industry has improved its health and safety record. This focused inspection builds on last year’s campaign when OHS officers visited 64 sand and gravel crushing worksites in eight weeks. The most common, and most concerning, violation found…

  • Branch, Leaf and Grass Clipping bins being removed from Birchwood Park

    Branch, Leaf and Grass Clipping bins being removed from Birchwood Park

    High River, AB – The bins for grass cuttings, leaves and branches have to be removed from Birchwood Park to make way for the park remediation. The bins will be moved starting Monday, August 18. The bins will be temporarily relocated south of the Town’s Sprung Structure office on 1 Street SE. Access is off…

  • CASS: Dr. John Hattie Presenting in Alberta

    CASS: Dr. John Hattie Presenting in Alberta

    (EDMONTON) – The College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS), in conjunction with the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortiums and the Grande Prairie Public School District, is proud to host a series of presentations by Dr. John Hattie across Alberta during the week of August of 18 – 22, 2015 Dr. Hattie is one of the…

  • Delicious Berries Up For Grabs!

    Delicious Berries Up For Grabs!

    Annual Huckleberry Festival August 23, 2014 Castle Mountain Resort, AB – If it’s fun you are after then the Annual Huckleberry Festival is the place to be on 23rd August, 2014. The recent warm sunny weather has produced the sweetest berries so grab your berry bucket and visit Castle Mountain Resort for a fantastic family…

  • Ric McIver comments on Pension reform – Bill 9 and Bill 10

    Ric McIver comments on Pension reform – Bill 9 and Bill 10

    Over the past few months, some of my bosses have said they feel mistreated when it comes to their pension. I have heard from people who originally planned to retire in the next couple of years, but fear they will now have to work several years longer just to have the same pension when they…

  • 13th Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off

    13th Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off

    This event is being held in conjunction with Summer Saturdays (formerly First Saturdays) so take in the Market and the entertainment, too. Western-themed activities take over Olde Towne Okotoks, including the central event: a chili cook off. Come down to taste the chili creations or register a team and compete! Compete in the Chili Fest…