Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Government Makes Report A Poacher Line Available to Protect Public Lands from Abuse

    Government Makes Report A Poacher Line Available to Protect Public Lands from Abuse

    Anyone who witnesses serious public lands abuse can now phone the 24-hour Report A Poacher line to notify an officer. The line is being added to heighten enforcement efforts through government’s multi-agency approach to address public lands abuses. The Report A Poacher line will complement government’s suite of enforcement, awareness and compliance tools. This May…

  • Alberta Welcomes Progress on Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

    Alberta Welcomes Progress on Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion

    Following the National Energy Board announcement on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project, Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd has the following statement: “Today’s recommendation by the National Energy Board fits a responsible national approach to energy infrastructure. Canada is balancing the need for much stronger action on climate change with the need to pay for that…

  • With NEB Approval on Trans Mountain, Government Should Stop Getting in the Way of Pipeline Construction

    With NEB Approval on Trans Mountain, Government Should Stop Getting in the Way of Pipeline Construction

    EDMONTON, AB: With the independent National Energy Board providing conditional approval for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion, the federal Liberal government should stop creating further red tape and delays and sign off on this pivotal pipeline project, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. “Today’s findings show what Wildrose has always said, that the arms-length and…

  • This Is How You Snowshoe When There’s No Snow!

    This Is How You Snowshoe When There’s No Snow!

    Last month Turner Valley’s very own Lori Cloakey-Collins of Cougar’s Sports Bar ran yet another successful Snowshoe Softball Tournament. Lori has been involved in running these tournaments for thirty years and there’s no-one better qualified. Proof of this is in the fact that the tournament was a full-house and raised $3,000 for the Oilfields Food Bank.…

  • Alberta High School Video Contest winners 2016

    Alberta High School Video Contest winners 2016

    Labour Minister Christina Gray with contest winners: First place: Seth Dunham, “A Workplace Nightmare”, School: St. Paul’s Academy: Centre for Learning at Home, Okotoks Second place: Jilliane Kell, “Only a Second”, School: Bert Church High School, Airdrie Third place: Christian Montiel, “Mashed Potato”, School: Harry Ainlay High School, Edmonton

  • Fire Ban and OHV Restrictions Revised Ahead of Long Weekend

    Fire Ban and OHV Restrictions Revised Ahead of Long Weekend

    NOTE: The MD of Foothills and Longview still have a fire ban in place. Check the MD website for changes. Wet and cool weather across parts of Alberta has reduced the fire hazard to a point where the province is adjusting the boundaries of the fire ban and off-highway vehicle (OHV) restrictions. Effective at 4…

  • Alberta Parks Makes Booking Campsites Easier with Mobile Access

    Alberta Parks Makes Booking Campsites Easier with Mobile Access

    In response to user demand, many campsites in Alberta’s provincial park campgrounds can now be booked on personal devices through Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP). People can use RAP while on the go, making it easy to change a campsite booking, extend a stay or reserve their next camping trip. And there’s more. The RAP website has undergone…

  • Airdrie RCMP seeking public assistance in relation to stolen RCMP equipment

    Airdrie RCMP seeking public assistance in relation to stolen RCMP equipment

    Airdrie, Alta – Airdrie RCMP need the public’s help in identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for breaking into two RCMP vehicles and stealing equipment. On the morning of Wednesday, May 18th officers discovered that two police vehicles had been broken into at some point overnight.  Both vehicles were vandalized during the thieves’ efforts to gain…

  • Millarville Racetrack and Ag Society Golf Tournament

    Millarville Racetrack and Ag Society Golf Tournament

    Turner Valley Golf Club June 6, 2016 Register Now We are looking forward to our 3rd annual MRAS golf tournament on Monday June 6, 2016 at the Turner Valley Golf Course. Last year our tournament was blessed with hot, sunny weather and we are predicting the same this year. In any given year, our not‐for‐profit…

  • National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day

    National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day

    Drop off your expired or unused medication at Pharmasave in Black Diamond this Saturday! On Saturday, May 21, 2016, Canadians are reminded of the importance of cleaning out their medicine cabinets and safely disposing of unused and expired medications by returning them to their local pharmacy. Each year, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)…

  • Bill 16 Would Make Alberta’s Roads Safer

    Bill 16 Would Make Alberta’s Roads Safer

    The Government of Alberta is introducing amendments to the Traffic Safety Act to protect Albertans with legislation that addresses current traffic safety issues. “As Minister of Transportation, my primary objective is to ensure that passengers, pedestrians and drivers are safe. We are making amendments to the Traffic Safety Act to enhance public safety and to…

  • Seventeen Traffic Deaths in Alberta RCMP Jurisdictions Since May 1st

    Seventeen Traffic Deaths in Alberta RCMP Jurisdictions Since May 1st

    Edmonton, AB – May has proved to be a deadly month with 17 deaths already due to motor vehicle collisions on roads and highways within RCMP jurisdictions in Alberta. Seven of those who died were under the age of 20. The RCMP has laid four charges in relation to these deaths, with investigations ongoing in…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Poison Ivy

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Poison Ivy

      Contact dermatitis is another kind of allergy, one that appears as a skin rash after you have touched some sort of allergen. One of the most common triggers of contact dermatitis in the great outdoors is poison ivy. The resin of the plant contains an oily substance called urushiol that’s easily released and spread when…

  • RCMP Coaldale: Vandalism/Theft of Lights – Lethbridge County Bridge – updated

    RCMP Coaldale: Vandalism/Theft of Lights – Lethbridge County Bridge – updated

    Update as of May 19, 2016:  The Coaldale RCMP have been able to identify and speak with the registered owner of the blue dodge truck.  This vehicle has been determined not to be involved in this vandalism/theft of lights. The identity of the suspect responsible is still being sought by the Coaldale RCMP. Coaldale, Alberta…

  • Marie and Shelly, Our Circus Elephants, to Help Their Endangered Friends in Sumatra

    Marie and Shelly, Our Circus Elephants, to Help Their Endangered Friends in Sumatra

    The Royal Canadian Circus will be performing over the long weekend (May 20 – 23) at Spruce Meadows. Visit the website to see their full touring schedule and purchase tickets. The Royal Canadian Circus last minute relocation to the Town of Olds Alberta, from Fort McMurry, and the free benefit performance put on by the cast…