Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP Coaldale – Two vehicle Injury Collision – Twp Road 100 at Range Road 225

    RCMP Coaldale – Two vehicle Injury Collision – Twp Road 100 at Range Road 225

    Coaldale, Alberta – Coaldale RCMP along with the Coalhurst Fire Department, on June 2, 2016 at around 4:00 p.m., responded to a two vehicle collision at Township Road 100 at the intersection with Range Road 225. A purple Pontiac Torrent was heading eastbound on Township Road 100 when it failed to yield to a northbound black Dodge…

  • Cochrane RCMP-Missing Person

    Cochrane RCMP-Missing Person

    Cochrane RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Karen ROY age 41, who was last seen at the Little Elbow Campground, on June 1st at 10:30 pm. Karen is Caucasian, 170 cm tall, 68 kg, with short brown hair and brown eyes.  Her 2013 Sliver Dodge Caravan was found in the campground with her two…

  • RCMP High River – Theft of Tires

    RCMP High River – Theft of Tires

    On May 2nd, 2016, High River RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter at DEE-ALTA Tires in High River. An unknown suspect(s) gained entry to a sea-can on the property used to store tires.  It appears that a cutting torch was used to cut a hole in the side of the can…

  • Alberta Funds Projects to Improve Workplace Safety

    Alberta Funds Projects to Improve Workplace Safety

    Twenty organizations received funding in 2015-16 for projects and programs to help improve occupational health and safety (OHS) awareness and education. Alberta Labour’s Innovation and Engagement Grants program is open to not-for-profit organizations. Approximately $500,000 is given out in grants each fiscal year. Innovation and Engagement Grants Three levels of funding grants are available: Capacity…

  • Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days is Tomorrow

    Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days is Tomorrow

    Check out the new parade route: Here is an updated list of events: Use this map to find out what is happening in Turner Valley in the afternoon: Thank you to the following sponsors for the shuttle bus (running 8am to 4:30pm between the two towns): Woodmaster Homes Okotoks GM Okotoks Nissan Servus Credit Union

  • Historic New Chair Appointed for Apprenticeship

    Historic New Chair Appointed for Apprenticeship

    j’Amey Holroyd has been appointed as the Chair of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, marking the first time in its 71-year-history that a woman has chaired the provincial board.    The Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board plays a vital leadership role in developing Alberta’s trades professionals to meet the needs of Alberta’s industry…

  • Health Minister Comments on New AHS President and CEO

    Health Minister Comments on New AHS President and CEO

    The Alberta Health Services Board has named Dr. Verna Yiu as the organization’s new President and CEO, effective June 3. “I’m very pleased that Dr. Verna Yiu has been named AHS President and CEO. My goal is to make sure Albertans get the right care, in the right place, at the right time, by the…

  • Alberta Promotes Energy and Climate Strategy with U.S. Partners

    Alberta Promotes Energy and Climate Strategy with U.S. Partners

    Cameron Westhead, MLA for Banff-Cochrane, will attend the Council of State Governments (CSG) Midwest Energy Subcommittee meeting June 3-4 in Minneapolis, Minn. Discussions at the Energy Subcommittee meeting will focus on hydropower, electricity interchange between Canada and the United States, electrical system load balancing and integration of renewables into energy grids. “Discussing North American energy…

  • Barnes Statement on Government Motion on Assisted Dying

    Barnes Statement on Government Motion on Assisted Dying

    EDMONTON, AB: Tuesday, Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes made the following statement on the government’s motion to address the government’s principles on implementation of planned federal legislation surrounding assisted dying: “The issue surrounding assisted dying is an emotional one for many Albertans. As an issue of conscience, we expect all parties to have a…

  • Barnes Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying Regulations

    Barnes Statement on Medical Assistance in Dying Regulations

    EDMONTON, AB: Wildrose Shadow Health Minister Drew Barnes released the following statement Tuesday after the government provided a last minute legislative briefing on the details behind Motion 17, on physician-assisted death: “After introducing this motion yesterday, today the government presented opposition Members with information on their planned regulations for medical aid in dying less than an hour…

  • Alberta Introduces Motion on Medical Assistance in Dying

    Alberta Introduces Motion on Medical Assistance in Dying

    The Government of Alberta has introduced a motion on medical assistance in dying to begin debate on this important topic, in particular the checks and balances needed to ensure access while protecting vulnerable Albertans. The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that medical assistance in dying will become legal in Canada on June 6, 2016.…

  • Sheldon Kennedy Graduates Inaugural Mount Royal Program

    Sheldon Kennedy Graduates Inaugural Mount Royal Program

    Sheldon Kennedy received his Bachelor of Child Studies from Mount Royal University today. His class is the first to graduate from this new program.

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Athlete, Heal Thyself

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Athlete, Heal Thyself

    Mild sports injuries Treating sports injuries early is important to prevent further damage to the injured site. For mild sprains, strains, bumps, or bruises, follow the RICE program for the first 48 hours: Rest: Take a break for the first 24 hours to let the injured area rest and recover. Your body needs time to heal…

  • Invitation to Seniors Lunch from FCSS Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    Invitation to Seniors Lunch from FCSS Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    Family and Community Support Services of Black Diamond and Turner Valley invites Seniors for a luncheon.

  • Town Committee Looking for Feedback on the Murals in High River

    Town Committee Looking for Feedback on the Murals in High River

    High River, AB: The Town’s Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) is seeking feedback from the public regarding High River’s 15 existing murals that depict significant people and historic events. “We are about to unveil two brand new murals in June and we are just looking for some thoughts, ideas and opinions from people on…