Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Olds RCMP – Child Drowning

    Olds RCMP – Child Drowning

    On July 6 in the early evening hours, Olds RCMP along with EMS attended a rural residence south of Olds for a 4 year old boy that was found in a pond. The boy was transported to the Children’s Hospital in Calgary where he passed away. The deceased boy and his family are from the…

  • Cochrane RCMP – Enhanced Policing Initiatives

    Cochrane RCMP – Enhanced Policing Initiatives

    RCMP ON PATROL An initiative to enhance Police presence within the Town of Cochrane , rural locations of Cochrane and waterways will kick off July 10th 2014. Uniformed RCMP officers will patrol on foot, utilize bicycles and quads to provide a high level of Police visibility and enhanced enforcement of parks and trails to maximize…

  • Producer Workshop ~ Focus on Water, Grass and Weeds

    The Municipal Districts of Willow Creek, Ranchland and Foothills have come together to present the Producer Workshop. This year’s workshop will focus on water, grass, and weeds, and will be hosted in the MD of Ranchland. The one day workshop is being held from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 17th at the…

  • Airdrie Hosts Vintage B-25 Maid in the Shade

    It’s the “off year” for the Airdrie Regional Airshow and the perfect time for airplane enthusiasts to visit Airdrie Air Park to see this vintage war plane. To see landings and take-offs, you should be at the Air Park during the times they are offering rides: Friday July 11th to Sunday July 13th. Flights are…

  • Caring for Our Seniors, Children & the Vulnerable: More for Homecare, AISH Recipients

    Caring for Our Seniors, Children & the Vulnerable: More for Homecare, AISH Recipients

    RED DEER, AB – A Wildrose government would invest an additional $50 million in homecare, strengthen the Assisted Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program and keep Red Deer’s Michener Centre open, the Wildrose Official Opposition announced. The commitments are just part of Moving Alberta Forward: Caring for our Seniors, Children and the Vulnerable –…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Fatal MVC

    Intersection of Hwy 2 and 370 Ave E (approximately 1 KM North of Aldersyde) At approximately 7:30 p.m., on July 7, 2014, Okotoks RCMP, High River Traffic Services, Okotoks Fire Department, and Foothills Regional Emergency Services responded to a call for service. Witnesses advised that an Eastbound 2007, grey Honda Odyssey van driven by a…

  • Vulcan RCMP: MISSING PERSON LOCATED – Donald GASS

    Vulcan RCMP: MISSING PERSON LOCATED – Donald GASS

    Donald GASS was located on the evening of July 7, 2014 in good condition. Thanks to the ALberta Media for quick response and coverage of this event. Because of this involvement, the event has been concluded with a positive result.

  • Looking for Golfers for the Charity Golf Classic

    Gather up your golfing friends and register your foursome for a great day on the classic links of Turner Valley Golf Club on Friday July 18th for the Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic. Your registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, a power cart and driving range. There are also contest prizes, a top…

  • RCMP Vulcan – Missing Person – Champion, Alberta

    Vulcan RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a missing 55 year old male from Champion, Alberta. Champion is located 20 kilometers South of Vulcan, Alberta on Highway 23. Donald GASS, from Champion , AB was reported missing on the afternoon today July 7th, 2014. He has been missing since the afternoon of July 4th,…

  • Stampede Parade Awards Town of Vulcan – Twice

    Calgary – The Calgary Stampede Parade committee is excited to announce the following award winners from today’s parade, as chosen by members of the parade committee: · Best Overall: Town of Vulcan · Most Creative: Sterling Haunted Mansion · Best Western Theme: Guns of the Golden West · Best Corporate: Canadian Pacific · Best Business…

  • AHS Wellness News: Fight the Bite

    Summer has arrived in Alberta, and with it: long days, warm nights and… mosquito bites? Not so fast! Much like you protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful UVA and UVB rays, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds you to make a summer habit of protecting yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites, and…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Highway 1 Collision

    RCMP Cochrane – Highway 1 Collision

    Cochrane, AB – Three people have been taken to hospital as a result of a collision which occurred on Highway 1 just west of Highway 22. Cochrane RCMP say that at approximately 10:40 a.m. Sunday (July 6th), they received a call advising of the collision involving two west bound vehicles on Highway 1. A motor…

  • Okotoks RCMP ~ Body found on the Bow River

    Late afternoon on the 5th of July, fishermen on the Bow River found the body of a young man. With the assistance of the Foothill Fire Department, and High River Fire Department and their Fan Boat, police were able to retrieve the male. He has been turned over to the Medical Examiner to determine the…

  • Canada Day ~ Black Diamond Way

    Photographs and Video from Black Diamond’s Canada Day Festivities July 1st 2014 was celebrated in style in Black Diamond. The stage was fully occupied with two local bands: Dead Cat Bounce and Puttin on the Foil The Thundering Nations Dancers were back again and the video below shows their Friendship Dance where community members and…

  • Prentice Will Foster Local Autonomy and Improve Delivery in Health Care

    Prentice Will Foster Local Autonomy and Improve Delivery in Health Care

    Calgary – Albertans are seeking a leader who will respect and foster more local autonomy, local decision-making and local governance – all with a view to improving health care outcomes, said PC Leadership Candidate Jim Prentice at a speech this afternoon. “In terms of health care, my plan for action begins from the belief that…