Tag: Southern Alberta

  • New Dark Sky Lights on Hwy 22X

    New Dark Sky Lights on Hwy 22X

    Councillor Suzanne Oel, MD of Foothills Check out the great new lights up on Hwy 22X thanks to the plan of our neighbour, the City of Calgary, to reduce costs and respect Dark Skies at night! Three new sets of lights illuminate intersections on Hwy 22X and 37 St. (96 St. MD), 53 St. (112…

  • Statement from Minister Gray on National Day of Mourning

    Statement from Minister Gray on National Day of Mourning

    Labour Minister Christina Gray released the following statement regarding National Day of Mourning, a day honouring the workers who have lost their lives or suffered injury or illness in work-related incidents in 2015. “Last year, there were 125 fatalities in Alberta, according to the Workers’ Compensation Board, and many more work-related injuries. “Today, on National…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Cosmetic Dentistry

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Cosmetic Dentistry

      Wishing you had a dazzling white smile? Tired of your stained, crooked, or chipped teeth, or want to remove a mouthful of metal? More and more people are making cosmetic changes to their teeth. But before you commit, you need to understand your options. There are many dental procedures that can be done for…

  • ASIRT Concludes CPS Investigation

    The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate whether the actions of a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer caused or contributed to a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 11, 2014. On December 11, 2014, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a stolen blue Nissan Frontier…

  • Live Emergency Operation Scenario at Airdrie city hall

    Live Emergency Operation Scenario at Airdrie city hall

    Airdrie Alberta – On Friday April 29, 2016, Airdrie city hall will be the site of a full-scale emergency exercise. The purpose of this event is to test the city and local emergency response agencies’ emergency management plans, rigorously assess its effectiveness and adjust the plan for readiness in the event of an actual emergency.…

  • Province, TransAlta Reach Agreement to Protect Calgary and other Bow River Communities from Flood and Drought

    Province, TransAlta Reach Agreement to Protect Calgary and other Bow River Communities from Flood and Drought

    A multi-year agreement with TransAlta will provide flood protection to Calgary, reduce the impacts of drought, and help communities adapt to a changing climate. The five-year agreement with TransAlta allows the province to modify operations at Ghost Reservoir for flood mitigation purposes from May 16 to July 7 each year, and adjust reservoir levels at…

  • Government funds new emergency services centre in Kananaskis

    Government funds new emergency services centre in Kananaskis

    As part of Budget 2016, government will fund an $18.5-million replacement facility for the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre.  The new facility will provide fire and advanced life support ambulance services for both residents and the many tourists who take advantage of recreational opportunities in the Kananaskis region. Located adjacent to Kananaskis Village on Highway 40,…

  • Government responds to Child and Youth Advocate Special Report on Aboriginal Youth Suicide

    Government responds to Child and Youth Advocate Special Report on Aboriginal Youth Suicide

      The Ministers of Human Services, Education, Indigenous Relations and the Associate Minister of Health issued the following statements in response to the Child and Youth Advocate’s Special Report on Aboriginal Youth Suicide: “The stories of these young people are heartbreaking and are reflective of some very uncomfortable realities of our society. I am grateful…

  • Child and Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving suicides of seven Aboriginal youth

    Child and Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving suicides of seven Aboriginal youth

    The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the suicides of seven Aboriginal youth and is publicly releasing the results of the review as outlined under the Child and Youth Advocate Act. “We must work harder to support Aboriginal young people at risk for suicide. I sincerely hope this…

  • CP Recognizes Rail Safety Week, Asks Everyone to Take the Safe Route Home

    CP Recognizes Rail Safety Week, Asks Everyone to Take the Safe Route Home

    Calgary, AB – Canadian Pacific (CP) and the CP Police Service (CPPS) will be educating the public throughout Rail Safety Week (April 25 – May 1) about the importance of safe, smart decisions in and around railway property, 365 days a year. In conjunction with Operation Lifesaver and other stakeholders, CP is reminding motorists, cyclists and…

  • What Should I Do if I Meet a Service Dog?

    What Should I Do if I Meet a Service Dog?

  • ree Tax-Filing Services Help Families Most in Need Access New Alberta Child Benefit

    ree Tax-Filing Services Help Families Most in Need Access New Alberta Child Benefit

    The Government is reminding eligible parents to file a tax return to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit and also that free tax clinics are available throughout Alberta to help. “During these tough economic times, our government is ensuring that parents are able to provide their children with opportunities to succeed and thrive. I encourage…

  • MD OF Foothills: FIRE BAN LIFTED

    MD OF Foothills: FIRE BAN LIFTED

    Effective: April 27, 2016 at 9:45 am Fire Ban Lifted As of 9:45 a.m. today in the M.D. of Foothills No. 31, by order of Council, has lifted the fire ban imposed on March 11, 2016.   All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued through the Online Burning Permit application…

  • MD of Foothills: Mail Box and Address Changes Coming

    MD of Foothills: Mail Box and Address Changes Coming

    Councillor Suzanne Oel Canada Post representatives met with the MD of Foothills council on March 23 to let us know they are moving forward with a change-over for our rural mail boxes and addresses. You will see information coming out directly to you personally from Canada Post in the next while. While some rural addresses…

  • Premier Notley to Promote Climate Leadership and Economic Diversification in Washington, D.C.

    Environmental responsibility and diversification across sectors will be at the forefront of discussions when Premier Notley travels to the U.S. capital from April 27 to 29. While on the ground, Premier Notley will draw attention to Alberta’s progress on the Climate Leadership Plan and how it will create opportunities to advance clean technologies and renewables…