Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Hwy. 547 Bow River bridge flood repairs delayed

    Repairs to the Hwy. 547 bridge over the Bow River have been delayed up to eight weeks due to high water levels and drilling difficulties. Last month, heavy rains and rising water levels once again threatened flooding across southern Alberta. In order to protect a temporary bridge support, the contractor brought in 150 cubic metres…

  • Alberta and Biogen Idec focus research on Multiple Sclerosis

    Alberta and Biogen Idec focus research on Multiple Sclerosis

    A new Alberta-based research program may improve diagnosis and treatment for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Premier Dave Hancock announced the Alberta – Biogen Multiple Sclerosis Experimental Therapeutics Program at the BIO 2014 International Convention, the world’s foremost conference for the biotechnology and life sciences industries. The program is supported by the US-based pharmaceutical company,…

  • Nanton News: Chris Koch ups the anti and climbs the Calgary Tower for a second time

    Nanton farmer Chris Koch climbed for the Calgary Zoo. It’s not too late to donate. [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.nantonnews.com/2014/07/03/chris-koch-ups-the-anti-and-climbs-the-calgary-tower-for-a-second-time’ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Calgary Police Service Update: Missing Persons Investigation – July 11, 2014

    July 11, 2014 – Officers searching for evidence in the disappearance of Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents, Kathryn and Alvin Liknes, will resume their work at the Spyhill Landfill today. The search for the missing family is now in its 12th day. Yesterday, officers completed their search of the East Calgary Landfill. A decision on…

  • Turner Valley RCMP – Owner Risks life to save stolen horses

    Shortly before 1:00 AM, Wednesday July 9, 2014 the Turner Valley RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a stolen truck and horse trailer containing three horses in Black Diamond, Alberta. The owner of the horses advised he parked his rig on Center Avenue beside the Black Diamond Hotel an hour earlier. When he came…

  • Heritage grants boost preservation projects province-wide

    Albertans are protecting local historic landmarks and sharing the story of province’s past with help from the Alberta “The history of Alberta and its people matters to Albertans. Investments that help preserve our past are creating cultural, social, and economic benefits that help build strong communities for the future. We are proud to partner with…

  • Town of Okotoks Water Main Twinning Project

    The Town of Okotoks began the water main twinning project on July 2. The work is expected to take approximately 5 weeks (weather permitting). This project will install a new larger dedicated water main that will connect the Zone 2N and 3N reservoirs. This will improve the reliability and efficiency of this portion of the…

  • Bar U Ranch Roundup of Memories

    Entertainment around the campfire Local ranchers, historians, poets and musicians will honour the cowboy way of life at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site on Sunday, July 20th. Gather at the round-up camp for an afternoon of western entertainment featuring local ranchers, historians, poets and musicians. Savour the memories as you enjoy the crackling…

  • Negotiating teams support Mediator’s recommendations on new nursing contract

    Negotiating teams support Mediator’s recommendations on new nursing contract

    EDMONTON – The Mediator working with Alberta Health Services (AHS), Covenant Health and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) has recommended terms and conditions for a new contract. Negotiation teams with AHS, Covenant Health and UNA are recommending that Mediator David Jones’ recommended terms and conditions be accepted, which would see a new Provincial Collective…

  • Blue-green algae advisory issued for Severn Creek Reservoir

    CALGARY – Blue-green algae are currently present in the waters of Severn Creek Reservoir. Residents living near this reservoir, as well as visitors to this reservoir, are advised to take the following precautions: DO NOT DRINK WATER directly from, or allow your pets to drink water directly from, this reservoir. Boiling this contaminated reservoir water…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Motion Sickness

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Motion Sickness

    Carsickness, airsickness or seasickness – they’re all just different names for the same miserable problem: motion sickness. It can happen when there’s a mismatch between what your eyes see and what your inner ear – the body’s balance centre – senses when you’re in a moving vehicle. The result? The familiar symptoms of nausea, paleness,…

  • Stage by Stage Routes Announced for Canada’s Largest Professional Cycling Stage Race

    EDMONTON, Alberta – The exact course routes and profiles for each stage of the Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, were announced today. The race, scheduled for September 2 – 7, 2014 will feature more than 700 kilometers of racing from Calgary to Edmonton and features a host of varying terrain. “We’ve reversed the…

  • Protect yourself against rabies, report all wild animal bites

    Following the confirmation of rabies in a bat found in the Lethbridge-area, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding ALL South Zone residents that wild mammals – bats, coyotes, raccoons and skunks – may carry the rabies virus, and pose risk to human health. Rabies – which attacks the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including…

  • Update – Missing Person on the Highwood River

    RCMP – A deceased male was recovered in the Bow River east of Calgary on July 5, 2014. The deceased has been positively identified as Justin MACNEIL of Calgary, Alberta, age 19 years. MACNEIL was previously reported missing on June 22, 2014, while swimming in the Highwood River near Nature’s Hideaway Campground. Previous Release from…

  • Sievers' complete game shutout fuels big Dawgs win

    The Okotoks Dawgs (14-14) rode a complete game shutout, last night, and a defensive breakdown by their opponents to defeat the Edmonton Prospects (12-18) 8-0. Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) was simply dominant, as he didn’t allow a run all game while recording 11 strikeouts and just two hits against. Sievers picks up his second…