Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Vandalism/Theft of Lights – Lethbridge County Bridge

    Vandalism/Theft of Lights – Lethbridge County Bridge

    Coaldale, Alberta – Coaldale RCMP are investigating the theft of traffic safety lights at a Lethbridge County bridge located at Township Road 100 and Range Road 204.  Surveillance cameras have identified one suspect as being responsible. Additional surveillance camera photos have identified a “vehicle of interest”.  Photographs of this vehicle and suspect is attached below.  The truck is…

  • Please join us for ARF-WALK on the Friendship Trail June 11th to raise money for Animal Rescue Foundation

    Please join us for ARF-WALK on the Friendship Trail June 11th to raise money for Animal Rescue Foundation

    Turner Valley/Black Diamond….There will be a lot of wagging tails on the Friendship Trail on Saturday, June 11th as ARF-WALK gets underway at 11:00a.m. This event is a fundraiser for Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and there will also be “dog games, fun activities and prizes” following the walk. The event is being organized by two grade 8…

  • The City of Calgary named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

    The City of Calgary named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

    The City of Calgary has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2016 based on a national evaluation conducted by MediaCorp Canada Inc. This award recognizes 65 employers across Canada that are leading the way in environmental sustainability. An award presentation took place on Monday, May 16 in Council. The City of Calgary was…

  • Okotoks RCMP seeks public help in locating Joshua Mindy SHINGOOSE

    Okotoks RCMP seeks public help in locating Joshua Mindy SHINGOOSE

    UPDATE: Mr. Shingoose is in custody and no longer being sought. Okotoks, Alberta – On March 19, 2016 at approximately 03:14 am Okotoks RCMP were alerted that a male had suffered a severe stab wound while at a house party in Okotoks.  The RCMP attended the scene and located a knife used in the assault. …

  • Passing of a Patriarch: Calgary Zoo mourns the loss of silverback gorilla Kakinga

    Passing of a Patriarch: Calgary Zoo mourns the loss of silverback gorilla Kakinga

    Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is deeply saddened to share that silverback gorilla, Kakinga, passed away Saturday night at the age of 37. Often called the zoo’s gentle giant, Kakinga was an exceptional silverback; a kind, loving, protective and diligent leader. “This is a sad day for our zoo as we remember what an…

  • Town of Black Diamond Fire and Water Notices

    Town of Black Diamond Fire and Water Notices

    Fire Ban LIFTED Fire Chief Campbell has lifted the Fire Ban in the Town of Black Diamond, as a result of the rain and snow received, and the expected rain to come over the next week. The water restrictions remain in effect. Water Restrictions – Level 2 The current dry conditions are depleting the raw…

  • Break, Enter and Theft – Okotoks, AB

    Break, Enter and Theft – Okotoks, AB

    Okotoks, Alberta -On May 17, 2016 at approx. 03:00 am., Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of Alarms going off at the Good Shepard School in Okotoks Alberta. Police attended to the school and arrested a youth for Break and Enter and Theft. Police were able to recover the property stolen and return it to the Good Shepard School. The…

  • Turner Valley Water Restrictions

    Turner Valley Water Restrictions

    Turner Valley has lifted their fire ban. Level II Mandatory Water Restriction Effective as of 1:00pm on Friday, May 6, 2016, Turner Valley is under a mandatory water restriction. The following watering schedule must be followed until further notice. Level II: Mandatory Conservation Watering Schedule All outdoor water use including watering lawns, washing vehicles, sidewalks, pads,…

  • Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    Wildrose Motion Asking Ottawa to Scrap Tanker Ban Passes in the Legislature

    EDMONTON, AB: Yesterday, Wildrose Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA Todd Loewen’s Motion 506, which calls for the federal government to scrap its planned crude-oil tanker ban on British Columbia’s north coast, passed with the full support of the house. Premier Rachel Notley and the NDP government have previously refused to voice opposition to the tanker ban after months of…

  • Curbside Giveaway Day in Okotoks

    Curbside Giveaway Day in Okotoks

    Sunday, May 22, 2016 – 9:00am to 4:00pm RAIN OR SHINE! *the day after the Parade of Garage Sales Give your reusable unwanted items a new home and keep them out of the landfill! Don’t trash your unwanted items, they may be someone else’s treasure! Set reusable unwanted items out at the curb on Giveaway Day.…

  • Calgary Girls Explore High-Tech Options

    Calgary Girls Explore High-Tech Options

    More than 700 girls from Grade 9 classes around Calgary explored the worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) earlier this month. Explore IT is an annual conference that took place at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary. The 17th annual Explore IT exposed young women to high-tech careers…

  • Update: Provincial Fire Bans

    Update: Provincial Fire Bans

  • Graffiti Vandalism in Coaldale

    Graffiti Vandalism in Coaldale

    Coaldale, Alberta.  The Coaldale RCMP is presently investigating a number of incidents of graffiti vandalism. Suspect(s) have spray painted a number of businesses at various locations within the Town of Coaldale. Unauthorized spray painting is a criminal act and causes businesses and individuals significant amount of time, effort and cost to repair. The vandalism appears random…

  • Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 2,000 households and 200 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at schools…

  • Government Introduces Legislation to End Predatory Lending

    Government Introduces Legislation to End Predatory Lending

    Alberta government delivers on its promise to strengthen consumer protection and create fair rules for payday lending. If passed, An Act to End Predatory Lending will bring substantive changes to the payday lending industry, including the country’s lowest borrowing rates. “This legislation will end predatory practices that expose Albertans to vicious cycles of debt. Albertans…