Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Ric McIver comments on release of Auditor General’s report

    Ric McIver comments on release of Auditor General’s report

    “I want to thank the Auditor General for doing a great job with this report. I fully agree with his recommendations and believe the government needs to act on these with all possible speed. I’m pleased to hear that the government has committed to doing that. Back in January, I started cleaning out the rot…

  • Star Party at Cameron Lake: Get Out Of This World!

    Waterton Lakes National Park – Discover constellations, galaxies, nebulas and stars at Cameron Lake. Parks Canada and volunteer astronomers from Montana are pleased to present a star party on Friday, August 15 at 9:30 p.m.   Following our evening theatre programs at Crandell and Falls Theatres, drive up to Cameron Lake to enjoy the night sky.…

  • Okotoks Street Festivals – Only Two Saturdays Left this Summer

    Formerly First Saturdays, this monthly Street Festival of Arts & Culture now happens on select Saturdays throughout the summer months from 10 am to 4 pm. Come downtown to shop in our local art market and listen to the sounds of live local musicians on our outdoor stage. There will be free crafts for kids…

  • Letter from the President of PC Alberta Regarding the Auditor General’s Report

    Letter from the President of PC Alberta Regarding the Auditor General’s Report

    (Thursday) morning, I was disappointed to read the Auditor General’s Report regarding our former leader and the disrespectful use of taxpayer dollars. There are three instances in the report where PC Alberta was specifically named that I will address. First, because it is the right thing to do, we will pay back the approximately $6,500…

  • AMA: Slow Down for Emergency Personnel on the Road

    AMA: Slow Down for Emergency Personnel on the Road

    There was a close call for RCMP and a tow truck driver near Lake Louise this week that prompts the need to reiterate the law protecting those who work on our roadways. By Sonu Purha, AMA On a summer day in 2009, a tow truck pulled to the side of an Edmonton highway with its…

  • The Place to be Today is Pool-Side in Turner Valley

    The Dr. Lander Memorial Pool in Turner Valley is turning 50 and they are throwing a 1964-themed pool party. You can slip into a 1960’s style bathing suit and join the fun, but whatever you choose to wear just make it water-proof! There promises to be lots of fun and laughter and a few surprises!…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Macs Convenience Store Robbery, Request Assistance to Identify

    RCMP Airdrie – Macs Convenience Store Robbery, Request Assistance to Identify

    Airdrie, Alberta – In the early hours of August 8th, 2014, Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of Robbery at the Macs Convenience Store on Summerfield Blvd. At approximately 5:30am, a male entered the Macs Store, approached the store clerk, pushed him, then grabbed the cash register and ran out of the store into…

  • Parks Remediation Drop in Information Session

    August 26, at the Highwood Memorial Centre High River, AB: Learn all about the different High River parks related projects that are in the works and on the list for remediation and reconstruction at the ‘drop in’ Information Session Tuesday, August 26, 2014. The session will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Hail Generates Storm of Calls

    RCMP Airdrie – Hail Generates Storm of Calls

    Airdrie, Alberta – Severe hail storms hit Airdrie between the hours of 4:00 pm and 600 pm last night. During that time, Airdrie RCMP responded to 24 calls for services ranging from alarms to motor vehicle collisions. One collision on Yankee Valley involved 5 vehicles, and required Airdrie Fire Services to extricate a vehicle occupant.…

  • New Nursing Agreement Ratified by AHS and UNA

    EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) have concluded negotiations for a new collective agreement that supports quality patient care now and into the future. The four-year agreement will provide stability in health care and help to create more predictable schedules for nurses. “The ratification of a new collective…

  • Fire Ban Lifted & Water Restrictions Change In Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    The Towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond wish to announce that effective 12:00 a.m. August 8, 2014 the water restriction level will change from Level III to Level II. At the same time the fire ban will be lifted and will remain so until further notice.  The water sources that have been brought on-line…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Inert Grenade Found in Vehicle

    RCMP Airdrie – Inert Grenade Found in Vehicle

    Airdrie, Alberta – On August 5th, shortly before noon, Airdrie RCMP received a call from Adessa, a vehicle auction business. Employees at Adessa had located what appeared to be a grenade in the glove box of a vehicle. RCMP members attended and cleared the area around the vehicle. RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) of Edmonton…

  • RCMP Thanks Public for Assistance in Identifying Suspect

    RCMP Thanks Public for Assistance in Identifying Suspect

    Airdrie, Alberta – The RCMP would like to thank the public for its assistance in identifying a male involved in a theft from Costco in Balzac. At 5:00pm on July 30th, 2014, a male suspect entered the Costco Wholesale Store in Balzac. The male selected a $600.00 upright vacuum, and brought it to the returns…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Why Exercise?

    Studies show that only about 15% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity – 85% of people are not active enough to maintain their heart health. Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy body weight and reduce your risk of conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise can help…

  • Statement from Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on the Auditor General’s Special Report

    Statement from Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on the Auditor General’s Special Report

    August 07, 2014 – “Today I have forwarded the Auditor General’s report to the RCMP for their review and any investigation they feel appropriate. “On Monday, August 4, 2014, I recommended to Premier Dave Hancock that this report should be forwarded to the RCMP for their review and any investigations that they consider appropriate “As…