Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Tribute to 2016 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Burton Cummings Confirmed to Close THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS, April 3 on CTV

    Tribute to 2016 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Burton Cummings Confirmed to Close THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS, April 3 on CTV

    – Long-time Burton Cummings backing band The Carpet Frogs, Jann Arden, Shawn Hook and The Tenors set to pay tribute to the legendary rocker – – THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS airs Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and CTV GO from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary – TORONTO – CTV and The…

  • Three Arrested Following Medicine Hat Drug Seizure

    Three Arrested Following Medicine Hat Drug Seizure

    Medicine Hat… ALERT and Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) arrested three people and seized nearly $35,000 in drugs and cash after a Medicine Hat home was searched. ALERT Medicine Hat, an integrated team consisting of MHPS and RCMP members, concluded a one-month drug trafficking investigation on March 30. A search warrant was executed at a…

  • NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    NDP Tax Policies Pushing Investment and Income Out of Alberta: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: High income earners like Murray Edwards fleeing the province is more evidence the NDP government’s economic agenda is hurting Alberta’s long-term competitive advantage, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Canadian Natural Resources recently listed Edwards’ new official residence as being in London U.K. rather than Calgary. Edwards’ net worth is pegged at $1.48 billion by Forbes…

  • Alberta to float oil to tidewater by Zeppelin

    Alberta to float oil to tidewater by Zeppelin

    New technology bypasses NEB, interprovincial disputes The Government of Alberta has cracked the energy industry’s market access issues with a new initiative to ship bitumen, oil and natural gas directly to foreign markets using Zeppelin balloons. The New Zeppelin Project will allow Alberta’s energy products to reach international markets without the involvement of the National…

  • Cardston RCMP seek public’s assistance to locate missing 14-year-old girl

    Cardston RCMP seek public’s assistance to locate missing 14-year-old girl

    Cardston, Alberta – Ashawnti (Ah-shawn-te) WEASEL MOCCASIN was reported to police as missing after she left her Glenwood, Alberta home on March 30, 2016 at approximately 3:00 a.m. in an unknown vehicle. Currently, foul play is not suspected in this matter, however Ashawnti’s family is concerned for her safety .  Ashawnti has a history as a runaway and is…

  • New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    New Chair and CEO Appointed to Head Alberta Securities Commission

    The Government of Alberta has appointed Stan Magidson as Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Alberta Securities Commission. Mr. Magidson will provide a wealth of experience and strong leadership to the ASC. “Mr. Magidson is well suited to address the ASC’s priorities, and will provide strong and effective leadership, working in concert with the…

  • High River RCMP – Single Vehicle Collision

    High River RCMP – Single Vehicle Collision

    On March 31st, 2016, at approximately 8:30 pm, High River RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 2 northbound underneath the Highway 23 overpass on the east side of High River. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Mazda 3 was traveling northbound on Highway 2 when it lost control and entered the centre…

  • Off-Duty Canine Incident in Calgary

    Off-Duty Canine Incident in Calgary

    The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating an incident where a child was bitten by an off-duty police dog. At approximately 6 p.m., on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, an off-duty CPS Canine Unit officer and Service dog were in the fenced backyard of their home in Aspen Hills. The dog broke out of the yard…

  • AUMA Encouraged by Federal Budget Investment into Infrastructure

    AUMA Encouraged by Federal Budget Investment into Infrastructure

    Edmonton – Alberta’s urban municipalities are heartened by the federal government’s commitment to long term infrastructure funding which spans transit, water and waste water, climate change, affordable housing and broadband. “Municipalities have shovel ready and shovel worthy projects that will support Alberta’s economic growth, environmental stewardship and wellbeing of our citizens” says AUMA President Lisa Homes. …

  • Province Freezes Salaries at Provincial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

    Province Freezes Salaries at Provincial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

    Alberta is freezing salaries for all management and non-union employees at provincial agencies, boards and commissions as part of the province’s ongoing restraint measures to reduce government operating costs. Among the organizations affected by the freeze are Alberta Health Services, the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission, and the Alberta Energy Regulator. The freeze will be…

  • Judo Alberta Clubs Win 6 Medals at 2016 Sportif International Judo Championships Saturday

    Judo Alberta Clubs Win 6 Medals at 2016 Sportif International Judo Championships Saturday

    Judo Alberta’s team of cadet (U18) and junior (U21) competitors won six medals at the Sportif International Judo Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland Saturday.  This developmental international competition hosted 800 athletes from 20 countries. Alberta’s team performed well winning six medals and – more importantly – gaining valuable experience at the international level.  Lethbridge’s Hana Varsanyi…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Foods to Fuel Fitness

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Foods to Fuel Fitness

    How much protein? Despite what many active people think, protein from foods like meat, chicken, eggs, or fish is not an important source of fuel for exercise. While weight lifters and long-distance runners may need a little more protein than the recreational athlete, most of us will get more than enough protein from eating regular…

  • AK-47 Assault Rifle Seized in Calgary Drug Arrest

    AK-47 Assault Rifle Seized in Calgary Drug Arrest

    Calgary… An AK-47 assault rifle was seized from a Calgary home following a joint drug investigation between ALERT and Calgary Police Service. The AK-47, which is banned in Canada, was seized from an apartment in the Panorama Hills area with two magazines containing a total of 48 rounds of ammunition. The fully automatic assault rifle…

  • Millarville 4-H Saddle Sores: Thank you AltaLink!

    Millarville 4-H Saddle Sores: Thank you AltaLink!

    This has been a very busy three months. On January 16 our ride was cancelled because of cold weather. Instead we had a roping clinic with our leader, Jeff Blatz. We had fun trying to throw the rope. On January 23 we were able to ride and practiced softening our horses. We also worked on…

  • Government Launches Formal Review of Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board

    Government Launches Formal Review of Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board

      As part of the Government of Alberta’s review of agencies, boards and commissions, an independent panel will review the WCB system and make recommendations. A three-member panel will examine the Workers’ Compensation Board’s governance and effectiveness, all relevant legislation, the principles of compensation, and WCB policies, including those related to privacy and confidentiality, and…