Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP High River – Attempted Hit and Run To RCMP Members

    RCMP High River – Attempted Hit and Run To RCMP Members

      At approximately 12:30 am on April 16th 2016 the High River RCMP were conducting a check stop when police attempted to stop a vehicle. The car accelerated through the check stop toward two officers who had to jump out of the way to prevent being run over.  The Okotoks RCMP was able to locate the suspect vehicle shortly after.  The suspect continued their…

  • Government Takes Steps to Protect Consumers

    Government Takes Steps to Protect Consumers

    The Fair Trading Amendment Act would, if passed, provide government with tools to ensure that delegated regulatory organizations such as the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) are doing their job by protecting consumers. Service Alberta is proposing to amend the Fair Trading Act (FTA) to give the Minister proper oversight abilities over regulatory organizations…

  • Province Not Paying Grants in Lieu of Taxes for Senior Housing in Black Diamond

    Province Not Paying Grants in Lieu of Taxes for Senior Housing in Black Diamond

    In 2015, the Province declined to pay the Grants in Lieu of Taxes on properties owned by the province. In the Town of Black Diamond, that resulted in a decrease of revenue that had to be passed on to the taxpayers. At the 2015 Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Convention, the Town of Black Diamond…

  • New Simulator an Eye-opening Experience for Residents

    New Simulator an Eye-opening Experience for Residents

    Technology helps to train the next generation of ophthalmologists CALGARY – An eye surgery simulator is allowing local ophthalmology residents to practise performing life-changing eye procedures and prepare them for real-life scenarios. Eyesi is a state-of-the-art virtual reality device that simulates a variety of eye surgery scenarios, including cataract, intraocular and retinal surgeries. It is…

  • Wildrose Presses Need for More Railway Capacity for Grain – 72 Per Cent Decline Looming

    Wildrose Presses Need for More Railway Capacity for Grain – 72 Per Cent Decline Looming

    EDMONTON, AB: On Tuesday, Wildrose Shadow Transportation Minister Glenn van Dijken gave a statement on a looming 72 per cent decrease in railway capacity that will severely hurt farmers’ ability to get their grain to market. There are currently 21,000 hopper cars on the track. CN and CP railway own 6,000 hopper cars that are…

  • Save the date: Municipal Affairs Minister announces summer engagement on the Municipal Government Act

      Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee will travel across Alberta this summer seeking feedback on changes to the Municipal Government Act. The updated MGA will be introduced in the Legislature in late May. Minister Larivee will then travel to 19 communities to speak with and listen to municipal partners, community organizations, small businesses, industry, and…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club News: Daylilies and Plant Sale

    Millarville Horticulture Club News: Daylilies and Plant Sale

      Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. Our May meeting is May 10th at 6:30pm. It is our spring potluck so bring a favorite dish to share. At 7:30pm Carolyn…

  • Bill 7 would allow for early appointment of Electoral Boundaries Commission

    Bill 7 would allow for early appointment of Electoral Boundaries Commission

      The introduction of the Electoral Boundaries Commission Amendment Act would make it possible for changes to provincial electoral boundaries to be considered before the next anticipated general election. If passed, this legislation will allow for the early appointment of an Electoral Boundaries Commission. A commission’s role is to review existing electoral boundaries, hold public…

  • New Board member joins Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

    New Board member joins Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission

      The Board of Directors at the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) welcomes Gael MacLeod as a new member. MacLeod’s appointment is effective immediately for a term ending April 1, 2019. “Ms. MacLeod brings a unique blend of expertise bridging public, private and non-profit sectors, and adds to the already strong leadership and strategic…

  • Tax Cut to Support Alberta’s Small Businesses

    Tax Cut to Support Alberta’s Small Businesses

    Cutting the small business tax rate by one third reinforces Alberta businesses’ overall tax advantage compared to other provinces in Canada. As part of Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, government is reducing the small business tax rate from three per cent to two per cent, effective January 1, 2017. This measure will help Alberta small businesses…

  • AG Education Infrastructure Report Confirms Unethical Behaviour Around Schools

    EDMONTON, AB: Auditor General’s report on education infrastructure confirms what Wildrose has been saying for years – that the previous government politicized the construction of new schools around Alberta and had no plan in place to actually see the projects through, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. According to the Auditor General, the previous government “made…

  • Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program

    Statement from Minister Eggen on the Auditor General’s review of school-building program

    David Eggen, Minister of Education, issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Auditor General’s review of the province’s school-building program: “We thank the staff of the Auditor General’s office for their advice. “The report released today makes it clear that the previous government thought news releases built schools and that they…

  • Statement from Minister Joe Ceci on DBRS Credit Rating

    Statement from Minister Joe Ceci on DBRS Credit Rating

    President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement about Alberta’s DBRS credit downgrade. “On Budget Day, I told Albertans about the choices that we face. The collapse in oil prices has put people out of work and hurt our economy. “Some would have us respond to unemployment by laying…

  • Safety Booms to be Installed at Harvie Passage

    Safety Booms to be Installed at Harvie Passage

    Boaters and water recreationists are reminded that Harvie Passage on the Bow River remains closed to the public. Calgary’s Harvie Passage sustained significant damage during the 2013 flood and remains closed to boaters and recreationists until repairs are complete. The Alberta government will install three seasonal safety barriers over the weekend of April 16-17, with…

  • Gleichen RCMP Arrest suspect for threats

    Gleichen RCMP Arrest suspect for threats

    Gleichen, Alta. – On April 14, 2016 the Siksika First Nation Band Office received threats via telephone from a man who claimed that he was going to cause harm or death to anyone attending the Band Office on April 15. The Gleichen RCMP were immediately able to identify and arrest the source of these threats. …