Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Fortis Alberta: Preparing for an Outage

    Fortis Alberta: Preparing for an Outage

    Power outages are always possible. There are three possible causes: Being an Albertan means that we also have to be prepared for sudden weather changes such as windstorms, heavy snowfall and blizzards. When these happen, FortisAlberta quickly mobilizes its work force to deal with outages and we bring in additional workers as needed until all…

  • Sikome Lake to Reopen on Sunday

    Sikome Lake to Reopen on Sunday

    The Sikome Aquatic Facility will reopen Sunday, August 17, at 10 a.m. The lake, located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, was closed following an apparent drowning earlier this week. “Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased. Thank you to members of the public and to the Calgary Police Service and…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ August 15th

    Crossword Puzzle ~ August 15th

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle

  • Mobile App for Active Kids

    Mobile App for Active Kids

    City of Calgary Parks has a fun way to get your kids exploring and learning about nature in our parks. Check out the video here. To find out more, including how to download, visit http://calgary.ca/parks

  • Vulcan Plays Host to Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo this Weekend

    Vulcan Plays Host to Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo this Weekend

    Plan a FANTASTIC trip to Vulcan, Alberta for our 10th annual Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo. Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17. Vulcan Rodeo Grounds. ADMISSION IS FREE!! So come on down and join the fun!! Saturday 1pm – Concession and Beer Gardens open (beer served until 1am) 3pm – Rodeo Events, Wild at Heart…

  • U of Calgary: Summer Campers from 30 Years Ago Send Us a Message

    U of Calgary: Summer Campers from 30 Years Ago Send Us a Message

    Unveiling of 1984 Mini University time capsule By Donald McSwiney “Hello! Is anyone reading this? We’re in fear of nuclear war right now. My name is Tawnie Olson and I want peace. If I don’t succeed I want YOU to try. My favourite animals are unicorns. Unicorns are pure white with silver hoofs.” — Tawnie…

  • Offenders Repair 100 More Bicycles for Calgary Children in Need

    Offenders Repair 100 More Bicycles for Calgary Children in Need

    Alberta Corrections continues to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook to provide repaired bicycles for children in need in the Calgary area. In addition to the 100 bicycles from the Calgary Correctional Centre, the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook donated its 5,000th bicycle to a child in need on July 24. Since the…

  • Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Presents: Light Pollution Photography Contest

    Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Presents: Light Pollution Photography Contest

    Expose the light pollution in Calgary and region with a winning photograph. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is holding a photography contest which features examples of light pollution in and around the Calgary area. The purpose of the Dark Night, Star Light project photography contest is to provide education and resources for light pollution abatement with…

  • Earthquakes and Seismicity in Alberta

    Earthquakes and Seismicity in Alberta

    Alberta has always been a seismically quiet part of North America. There is no evidence that the province has ever experienced a significantly destructive earthquake, and there is no reason to believe that one is imminent. There have been fewer than 15 catalogued events greater than magnitude 3.5 since 1985.* Alberta does experience very small…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Single Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Okotoks – Single Vehicle Collision

    On August 15, 2014, at approximately 1:45 AM, the Okotoks RCMP along with Okotoks Fire and EMS responded to a single vehicle collision at the “S” curves on Hwy 549 west of Okotoks. It appeared that a black Jeep was westbound on Hwy 549 when it failed to negotiate the turn and hit a concrete…

  • Volunteers needed for one of Canada’s Largest Annual Professional Sporting Events

    Volunteers needed for one of Canada’s Largest Annual Professional Sporting Events

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA  – From September 2 through 7, 2014, hundreds of thousands of live spectators and millions of people around the globe will be watching as 120 professional cyclists race in the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial. While only the world’s most elite cyclists will get to compete, there are many opportunities for…

  • High River Market Goes to the Dogs

    High River Market Goes to the Dogs

    Saturday, August 16th is Dog Day at the High River Artisan Market In honour of the dogs adopted after the June 2013 floods we have decided to host Dog Day at the Market! Join us on August 16th from 11am – 3pm. Bring your dog down to the Market for a walk and browse through…

  • Cars and Quilts to Fill Up Olde Towne Okotoks This Sunday

    Cars and Quilts to Fill Up Olde Towne Okotoks This Sunday

    It’s the 6th annual Olde Towne Okotoks Show & Shine and Quilt Stroll this weekend. This year the theme is 60`s Rock N Roll. The fun starts Saturday night with the annual Poker Run. The participants will start off in their rides at The George Traditional House at 6pm. Following the Poker Run, the drivers…

  • Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    High River, AB: Wondering how to thrive and not just survive as an entrepreneur? The Town of High River is pleased to announce that business guru, Arlene Dickinson, will be in High River to share her experiences in thriving through the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Spend an evening learning from one of…

  • Alberta Supports Continued Rail Service Improvements

    Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Verlyn Olson issued the following statement in response to regulations announced by the federal government to implement the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act. “The federal regulations, which take effect today, are another important step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen Canada’s transportation network. “We are pleased that…