Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Working In The Heat Without Taking Precautions Is Not Cool

    While many Albertans are enjoying the hot summer weather, those who work in the heat should take precautions to avoid health risks. Your body needs time to adapt to working in hot weather. This process of acclimatization takes at least 4 to 7 working days. You should slowly increase the time you spend working outdoors…

  • Re-Boot High River Spirit Continues With Community Barbecue

    HIGH RIVER, AB: As the town continues to move forward and carry on the Re-boot High River spirit, a Stampede barbecue is being held to celebrate Guy Weadick Days and bring residents and local businesses together. The free barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 11 to 2 p.m. at Rotary Park in…

  • Lawn and Garden Care ~ Water Conservation Tips

    The City of Calgary offers these excellent tips. Did you know? During spring and summer, your water use can jump by 50 per cent because of outdoor watering activities. Save money on your water bills while still having a pristine lawn by following these simple tips. We also invite you to check out these water-saving…

  • Meet the Town of Okotoks Economic Development Team

    Please welcome our newest team members, Deanna Weder & Alexandra Ross! Here’s a little bit about them both. Deanna Deanna Weder, Economic Development Assistant, joined our team 4 months ago. Deanna is originally from Ontario, and has lived in Okotoks for the past 7 years. Her career background is in Administration/Customer Service; she worked in…

  • Guy Weadick Days in High River – Come out for the Chucks This Weekend

    Schedule: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Friday, July 18th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Saturday, July 19th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Cabaret with Abby Powell: 9:00pm –…

  • Celebrate Longview’s 50th Anniversary: July 18 to 20 2014

    Longview will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary at Little New York Daze this weekend. Longview was incorporated as a Village in 1964 however it truly has been in existence since the crazy days of the Oil Boom in the early 20th century! There will be three amazing days of exciting events for all the family…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Break & Enter and Vandalism to Construction sites in Reunion

    RCMP Airdrie – Break & Enter and Vandalism to Construction sites in Reunion

    Airdrie, Alberta – Sometime over the weekend on July 11th to 13th, two homes under construction in Airdrie’s Reunion neighborhood were broken into and vandalized. Unknown suspects entered the residences by damaging garage doors. Once inside, the suspects damaged carpet and knocked holes in drywall. Overall damage is estimated at $2000.00. The Airdrie RCMP is…

  • Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    1st Annual Parks Day Celebration at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park! Parks Day Activities: Riversong Run at the Ranch – Trail Running with distances for everyone! Information and Registration HERE – ALREADY 358 RUNNERS REGISTERED! Alberta Parks presents Broadway in the Bushes – Musical theatre for the whole family! Free Family Theatre – The Search for…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Sebee Dam ** UPDATE **

    RCMP Cochrane – Sebee Dam ** UPDATE **

    On July 15th, 2014 at approx. 1130 hrs. Cochrane RCMP confirm the recovery of 26 yr old Christopher Guthrie of Calgary, Alberta. Mr. Guthrie was one of three people who had entered the Sebee Dam with the intent of cliff jumping into the Bow River. Cochrane RCMP warn people the use of this area is…

  • Prentice campaign demands retraction from Wildrose

    (Calgary) The latest allegations from Danielle Smith and the Wildrose in their news release (last week) are further proof that they are simply not ready to be in government. Jim Prentice resigned all of his corporate board positions including Canadian Pacific Railway, and took an unpaid leave of absence from his position at CIBC prior…

  • 11th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

    Bring your favourite Teddy Bear and come on out to the Pason Centennial Arena in Okotoks on July 16th. The Teddy Bear Picnic and Family Resource Fair runs from 10am to 12:30pm tomorrow. This event is for children aged 2 to 10. What to Bring Kids—bring an adult, your own picnic or snack, and your…

  • RCMP Kananaskis – Male drowns in Lower Kananaskis Lake

    RCMP Kananaskis – Male drowns in Lower Kananaskis Lake

    Kananaskis, Alberta – On July 12, 2014 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Kananaskis RCMP officers were dispatched to a missing person complaint at the Lower Kananaskis Lake in Kananaskis, Alberta. Officers where advised that somewhere around 12:00 p.m. a 65 year old male had set out to swim across the Lower Kananaskis Lake. When the male…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Sebee Dam Incident

    RCMP Cochrane – Sebee Dam Incident

    On July 13th, 2014 at approx 1630 hrs. Canmore RCMP received a complaint of a missing swimmer in the Bow River east of the Sebee Dam. Police investigation determined the incident occurred in the Cochrane Detachment area who have taken over the investigation. Three males ages 26, 22 and 17 all of Calgary, Alberta had…

  • Ultimate Frisbee Hits the Big (and little) Screen in Canada

    TSN GO, Bell Local, ESPN3 to broadcast American Ultimate Disc League Games The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) and the Toronto Rush are excited to announce that six AUDL games played at Toronto’s Varsity Stadium will be available to Canadian subscribers of TSN GO and Bell Local during the month of July, 2014. Bell Local…

  • Anonymous Donor Helps Develop Flood Relief Bursaries at Olds College

    Anonymous Donor Helps Develop Flood Relief Bursaries at Olds College

    Olds, Alberta – Olds College is excited to offer some more relief and support to those affected by the 2013 floods in the High River and southern Alberta area. What started as support for one student this past year has grown into a bursary program for others similarly affected. “It is rare that a member…