Tag: Southern Alberta

  • City Releases Analysis Report on CalgaryNEXT Project

    City Releases Analysis Report on CalgaryNEXT Project

    The following is a statement from Mayor Naheed Nenshi (Wednesday, April 20th): Today, your City Council received a detailed report on the feasibility of the CalgaryNEXT project proposed by the Calgary Sport and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC). This is a thorough expert report and I am pleased to share it with you. City Council will discuss this…

  • The City of Calgary Recognizes Young Heroes

    The City of Calgary Recognizes Young Heroes

    The City of Calgary recognized seven young Calgarians at the 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony for using quick, calm thinking to appropriately dial 9-1-1. Each hero was nominated by the emergency communications officer (ECO) who took their 9-1-1 call, or an emergency services partner, recognizing the hero as providing significant assistance to emergency responders and those…

  • Firebrand Glass: Art for Science

    Firebrand Glass: Art for Science

    We hope that you are all enjoying this beautiful spring weather and we wanted to share some exciting news. In February we were selected by the Royal Tyrell Museum to create models of prehistoric spores for a new exhibition. We love doing commission work and this project was a great experience, we were able to…

  • Jean Statement on Passover

    Jean Statement on Passover

      EDMONTON, AB (April 22, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the follow statement to mark Passover: “Beginning at sundown, Jewish families here in Alberta will be joined by millions of people around the world to mark the beginning of Passover and commemorate the Hebrew exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. “Passover is a time for families…

  • WestJet Employee Charged in Travel Credits Fraud

    WestJet Employee Charged in Travel Credits Fraud

    Calgary… A joint investigation between ALERT and WestJet’s Corporate Security has resulted in fraud and theft charges against an airline employee. ALERT Calgary’s Financial Crime team arrested and charged Terance Gough, 43, on April 19 with fraud and theft over $5,000. ALERT is an integrated team consisting of Calgary Police Service and RCMP members. Gough…

  • Parkinson Alberta – April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

    Parkinson Alberta – April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

    Research & Innovation:  2016 Update Supporting research has always been a core pillar of Parkinson Alberta.  Alberta is home to many talented researchers who are taking on Parkinson disease from a variety of perspectives, all aimed at making a difference in the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s. Over the past seven years Parkinson Alberta…

  • Cochrane RCMP charge driver with Aggravated Assault on Police Officer

    Cochrane RCMP charge driver with Aggravated Assault on Police Officer

    Cochrane, Alta. – Cochrane RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) investigated an assault on an RCMP Integrated Traffic Unit member, resulting in several charges against 30-year-old Cody Lee Brown. Early in the morning on April 16, 2016, an Integrated Traffic Unit RCMP member was dragged down the road as he was assisting an Alberta Sheriff in…

  • Connect with Friends and Neighbours at Community BBQ

    Connect with Friends and Neighbours at Community BBQ

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is encouraging residents to connect with their neighbours and friends at a free barbecue being held on Saturday, May 7 at 12 p.m. at the High River Fire Hall (1010 5 Street S.E.). “We believe that connected communities are safer communities,” said Carly Benson, director of…

  • Statement from Premier Notley on Earth Day

    Statement from Premier Notley on Earth Day

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on Earth Day, a day for environmental awareness observed in 193 countries around the world. “Earth Day gives all Albertans the chance to reflect on our province’s incredible natural blessings and the importance of our environment to our lives, our economy and our future. “This year we…

  • Environment Minister marks Earth Day by praising the important work of land trusts in protecting Alberta’s environment

    Environment Minister marks Earth Day by praising the important work of land trusts in protecting Alberta’s environment

    Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips marked Earth Day at an event held at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre in Lethbridge, where she praised the important work of land trusts in helping to conserve some of Alberta’s most vulnerable landscapes. “Albertans care deeply about their environment, and as we celebrate Earth Day the Alberta government…

  • Jean Challenges NDP Government on Wildfire Funding Cut

    EDMONTON, AB (April 21, 2016): In the legislature this week, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean questioned the NDP government about a $400 million cut to wildfire management in the 2016 budget. Budget 2016 allocates only $86 million to fight wildfires. $200 million less than the average over the last ten years. “It seems that fighting wildfires…

  • Significant investment in Alberta roads and bridges will create jobs, improve traffic flow and build a more resilient economy

    Significant investment in Alberta roads and bridges will create jobs, improve traffic flow and build a more resilient economy

    Major improvements to one of Alberta’s busiest travel corridors are part of more than $7 billion in investment in roads and bridges over five years under the Alberta Jobs Plan.   The $100 million investment in the Queen Elizabeth II Highway interchange with Gaetz Avenue in Red Deer will improve traffic flow and safety for…

  • Making Things Worse: NDP Carbon Tax Will Hurt Charities

    EDMONTON, AB: Premier Rachel Notley must come clean with Albertans about the full cost of the NDP carbon tax on charities and non-profits after Budget 2016 listed zero exemptions or rebates for Alberta’s charitable sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The carbon tax will come with a price tag of at least $1,000 for the…

  • Government Increases Funding to Fight Organized and Serious Crime

    Government Increases Funding to Fight Organized and Serious Crime

      Budget 2016 includes a $2.6 million increase for Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) to continue fighting crime across Alberta. The increase means ALERT will be able to maintain all its policing positions. ALERT will receive a total of $29.1 million in provincial funding. “This government knows the valuable work ALERT does to help…

  • Town of High River Hosts Annual Green Sweep to Clean up Community

    Town of High River Hosts Annual Green Sweep to Clean up Community

      HIGH RIVER, AB: On Saturday, May 7 volunteers will be cleaning up green spaces around High River in the 12th annual Community Green Sweep hosted by the Town of High River. Volunteers are needed to help with raking leaves, collecting branches, picking up garbage and more. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the…