Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Information about fire bans in the High River area

    Information about fire bans in the High River area

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The High River Fire Department would like to remind residents that while there are no burning bans in the Town currently, outdoor fires are allowed only in approved fire pits using clean wood for heating and cooking purposes. Due to the safety risks and inadequate fire pits on or near the Mercer/Hughes…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Prevention of Gum and Tooth Problems

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Prevention of Gum and Tooth Problems

      For your mouth as for your car, it makes good sense to do some maintenance on a regular basis rather than let a problem grow out of hand from neglect. Follow the Canadian Dental Association’s Five-Point Prevention Plan to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Five-Point Prevention Plan Brush your tongue and teeth twice…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta – Missing Persons Located, Firearm Accident and Fire

    RCMP Southern Alberta – Missing Persons Located, Firearm Accident and Fire

    RCMP / Fort Macleod/ STARS Dispatch for Accidental Firearm Discharge Fort Macleod Alberta –  On April 13, 2016 at approximately 2:15 pm, Fort Macleod RCMP and Fort Macleod Emergency Services responded to an accidental firearm discharge on  Beaver Creek Road, north west of Fort Macleod.  A 52-year old male from Lethbridge, Alberta was on Crown land in the…

  • Turner Valley RCMP – Break in as she slept leaves 102 year old with out heirloom jewelry including wedding bands

    Turner Valley RCMP – Break in as she slept leaves 102 year old with out heirloom jewelry including wedding bands

    On Sunday April 10, 2016, Turner Valley RCMP responded to a residential break and enter in the 200 block of 1st Street North West, Black Diamond, Alberta.  Unknown culprit(s) gained entry to the home through an unlocked window, once inside a sizeable amount of heirloom jewelry was removed, including a unique golden wedding band.  It appears that the elderly…

  • Alberta Forest Products Association 2015 Results

    Alberta Forest Products Association 2015 Results

    Forest Sector Remains a Bright Spot in Alberta’s Economy… Stronger pulp and panel prices lead to 5% growth in 2015 Edmonton – Economic output by Alberta’s forest sector grew in 2015, marking the fourth consecutive year of increases. The forestry sector saw the value of its products rise by 5% – or $150 million –…

  • Major Pipeline Projects Popular with AB Small Business

    Major Pipeline Projects Popular with AB Small Business

    Support ranges from 79 per cent for Keystone XL to 95 per cent for Energy East Calgary, April 11, 2016 – The vast majority of entrepreneurs in Alberta want market access for the province’s natural resources to be a top priority, according to recent survey findings from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  The…

  • Oilfields High School Used Book Sale Next Week!

    Oilfields High School Used Book Sale Next Week!

    Planning a summer of great reads, time on the patio, cool drink in hand? We have all sorts of used books, great reads, rollicking good chortles, literature that sets you apart and trashy romances. Plus tons of non-fiction, children’s books and fun stuff.

  • Find Your Way to Fresh, Local Foods in Alberta

    Find Your Way to Fresh, Local Foods in Alberta

    A new mobile app has launched to help Albertans seek out Alberta’s Approved Farmers’ Markets. The free app for Apple and Android is an easy-to-use tool that will link users to up-to-date information about market locations, times and dates. “Alberta’s agriculture and food processing industry thrives on using innovative technology to increase efficiency and find…

  • High River RCMP – Arrest in Local Break and Enters

    High River RCMP – Arrest in Local Break and Enters

    High River, Alberta – With assistance of the Calgary Police Service, High River RCMP have laid charges against a 50 year old male, Douglas PENTLAND, in connection with 4 break and enters in the Town of High River. PENTLAND is charged with 4 counts of break and enter to a residence and 8 counts of possession…

  • Town of High River Reminds Residents to Help Protect Trees in Public Spaces

    Town of High River Reminds Residents to Help Protect Trees in Public Spaces

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town would like to remind property owners and contractors that trees on town property are protected under the Tree Protection Bylaw and it is not acceptable to attach signs or any other materials to public trees. “During the spring and summer months, it is common for residents to try and advertise…

  • Statement from Premier Notley on Vaisakhi

    Statement from Premier Notley on Vaisakhi

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement in recognition of Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. “This week, Albertans of the Sikh faith celebrate Vaisakhi, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year and the birth of the Sikh brotherhood and Sikh unity more than 300 years ago. “Alberta is…

  • RCMP High River – Assault with a Weapon

    RCMP High River – Assault with a Weapon

    On April 9th, 2016 at approximately 1:50 in the afternoon, an employee working in the 500 block of Centre Street in High River entered the office which was closed at the time to find two males committing a break and enter. When the employee entered the office, one of the males assaulted him by pushing him to the ground…

  • Jean and Panda Statement on Vaisakhi

    Jean and Panda Statement on Vaisakhi

    CALGARY, AB (April 13, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and Calgary-Foothills MLA Prasad Panda released the following statement to mark Vaisakhi: “For Sikhs in Alberta and across the world, Vaisakhi is a day of great celebration and deep religious significance. “It is the anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa Sikh community by Guru…

  • Update from the Sheep River Regional Utility Corporation

    Update from the Sheep River Regional Utility Corporation

    March 2016 – The Town of Turner Valley is pleased to report that the implementation of the Sheep River Regional Utility Corporation (SRRUC) is nearing completion and this municipal corporation will soon take over the administration of the potable water system. The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley have joined with the M.D. of…

  • Wildrose Official Opposition Leader Brian Jean’s response to the Premier’s televised address

    Good evening. My name is Brian Jean. Leader of the Wildrose Official Opposition. I’d like to thank the people of Alberta for the opportunity to speak with you tonight. I know you are worried and I hope to outline for you this evening a vision that provides hope and restores the Alberta Advantage. I’m here today, because…