Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP Okotoks – HWY 2 South bound at 370 Avenue

    RCMP are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 2 and 370 avenue, approximately 6 kms. south of the Okotoks overpass. STARS air ambulance is on route to the scene. EMS, fire and police are still at the scene. Traffic is being rerouted onto highway 338 until the…

  • 1st Annual Ben Steiger Memorial Golf Tournament

    Ben Steiger was an up and coming young athlete who loved competition and was popular with all his friends young and old. Ben was a golfer, basketball player, snowboarder, motorcross rider but most of all he loved the cowboy way. Ben was participating in a rodeo school on April 5, 2014 and was involved in…

  • Town of Black Diamond Water Restrictions Have Been Set at Level 3 Until Further Notice

    Bylaw 14-14 was given 1st reading on June 18th, an Open House was held on July 10th and then the bylaw was given 3rd and final reading by Council at the July 16th Council meeting. On Tuesday July 22, the water restriction level was set at Level 3. This is basically an equivalent to the…

  • Turner Valley Legion Pays Tribute to WWI Veterans

    We would like to encourage everyone to attend the Tribute to WWI that will be held on Thursday, July 24th. We ask that you gather by 5:30pm; the Parade will start at 6:00 pm from the Chin-Up Cafe on Sunset Blvd East and March to the Cenotaph. The Legion Honour Guard will lead the parade.…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Accidental death

    July 18th, 2014 at 12:50 pm Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a 51 year old male who fell off a ladder at Cochrane Crescent. Upon arrival police were able to determine that the victim was at a friends home and had been assisting with roof repairs over the last week. The victim…

  • The Domestication of the Horse

    This article is provided courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Carolyn Willekes, PhD The domestication of the horse sometime in the 4th millennium BCE altered the future not only of equines, but of humans as well. The horse turned out to be a pretty useful animal. Given the impact of the horse…

  • RCMP Cochrane ~ Theft of Tires

    Theft Under $5000 Cochrane RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating unknown subject(s) that stole 8 tires from a local business this past week. Sometime between Tuesday July 15th and Thursday July 17 2014, 8 tires worth in excess of $3000 dollars were removed from Fenton Automotive’s secured yard. The tires are unique in…

  • John Barlow Sworn Into Parliament

  • Millarville Saddlesores Wrap Up Another Year

    Submitted by Brooklyn Collard, Club President The Millarville Saddle Sores 4-H Light Horse Club had a great year, winding up with our Achievement Day and Banquet on May 10th. Our Achievement Day and the Provincial Highway Clean-up were on the same day so we planned a joint barbecue lunch with the Millarville Stockland Beef and…

  • Twist Marketing Launches New ‘Dare-To-Be-Different’ Municipal Websites

    Agency helps Town of Gibsons and Northern Sunrise County discover and display their unique attributes online. Twist Marketing also secures a new web assignment from the Town of Strathmore in southern Alberta. Calgary, Alberta (July 22, 2014) – “Over the past few years, we have earned a reputation for creating municipal websites that dare-to-be-different,” explains…

  • High River Town Facilities Closed on Friday, Aug. 1

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Most Town facilities will be closed on Friday, Aug. 1 including the Town Office, Parent Link Centre, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Operations, Renewal Office and the Recycling Centre. Essential services such as the Fire Department will not be impacted. The Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex, including the pool, swim lessons, Cargill…

  • Salvation Army Band Celebrates 100 Years Marching In Parade

    Salvation Army band members beamed with excitement as they loaded a school bus bright and early Friday morning, July 4, 2014. This day would mark a major milestone for The Salvation Army Band, as they would celebrate 100 years of marching in the Calgary Stampede Parade. The weather was perfect; clear skies and warm temperatures…

  • Millarville Racing and Ag Society to Host 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament

    In any given year, we have more than 110,000 visitors come through our gates while many local, youth-oriented user groups call our rural facilities home. Our 500+ local volunteer base plans and runs many of our classic events like the Millarville Races, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, the Millarville Rodeo and the Millarville “Run To…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Injury Motorcycle Collision

    RCMP Cochrane – Injury Motorcycle Collision

    On July 21st, 2014 at 850 pm, Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a motorcycle collision on Old Banff Coach Road, near Shantara Grove. east of Cochrane in the Springbank Area. The male driver and lone occupant of the motor cycle left the roadway and entered the south ditch on a curve. The male, a 22…

  • Victory for Dawgs over visiting Prospects, breast cancer

    Even a little rain couldn’t put a damper on the Okotoks Dawgs’ (19-19) annual Canadian Breast Cancer Pink Day (July 21st) at Seaman Stadium, as the Dawgs walked away with an 8-4 win over the visiting Edmonton Prospects (15-25) and a win against breast cancer. Starting pitcher Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) had four strikeouts…