Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Mel Hurtig passing: Statement from Deputy Premier Hoffman

    Mel Hurtig passing: Statement from Deputy Premier Hoffman

    Deputy Premier Sarah Hoffman has issued condolences on the death of Mel Hurtig. “Albertans’ thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of longtime Edmontonian Mel Hurtig. “As a businessman, Mel brought books to a literature-hungry Edmonton. As a publisher, he nurtured our pride, knowledge and Canadian identity by bringing us the Canadian Encyclopedia.…

  • CREB: Demand Down with Net Migration

    CREB: Demand Down with Net Migration

    City of Calgary, August 2016 – In step with City census data on declining net migration levels, housing sales activity totaled 1,741 units in July, a 12.6 per cent decrease over last year and the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year sales declines. “Continued pullback of sales activity is a sign of economic conditions,” said CREB® chief…

  • Open Farm Days Will Harvest Fun and Memories

    Open Farm Days Will Harvest Fun and Memories

    Whether it is tantalizing barbecue under a blue Alberta sky or a trail ride through picturesque rural landscapes, family fun options will abound during Open Farm Days 2016. The gates will swing open at a record number of host sites across the province August 20 and 21 as farmers, ranchers and ag-tourism operators invite visitors…

  • Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls gets Alberta support

    Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls gets Alberta support

    The Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement in response to today’s federal announcement of a five-member commission to lead the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, along with terms of reference to guide their work. “This is an important step. I’d like to commend the federal government…

  • Okotoks’ Pason Centennial Arena Expansion Project Open House

    Okotoks’ Pason Centennial Arena Expansion Project Open House

    Residents are invited to attend this open house for an opportunity to see the conceptual drawings and learn more about the Pason Centennial Arena expansion project. Expansion of the Pason Centennial Arena is set to begin this fall and will include one additional NHL-sized ice surface and one recreational ice surface. Members of the design team and Town staff will be on hand to…

  • Horseback Riding: featuring Griffin Valley Ranch

    Horseback Riding: featuring Griffin Valley Ranch

    By Monica Henderson Horseback riding ranges from a relaxing hobby, to a source of livelihood, to high-stakes competition in our province. In light of the warm summer months, there is no time like August to feature horseback riding as a way to experience nature in Southern Alberta. “[On horseback], we leave no impact other than…

  • Help Break the Cycle of Violence

    Help Break the Cycle of Violence

    There’s still time to have your donation matched by Birdies for Kids program presented by AltaLink Did you know: Rowan House Society is more than just an emergency shelter for women and children fleeing family violence. We believe that prevention is the key to ultimately breaking the cycle of abuse and empowering our youth and…

  • BDC and ATB Announce $1 Billion Deal to Make More Capital Available for Alberta Businesses

    BDC and ATB Announce $1 Billion Deal to Make More Capital Available for Alberta Businesses

    Calgary – Recognizing a need to further help Alberta-based small and mid-sized businesses gain access to capital, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and ATB Financial (ATB) have negotiated a $1 billion agreement to support small business. BDC and ATB will each contribute $500 million in new business loans under the program, a first of its kind…

  • Foothills School Division Prepares for Back to School

    Foothills School Division Prepares for Back to School

    Foothills School Division is providing some important information for the opening of schools in September.

  • Thank You from Sheep River Health Trust ~ Charity Golf Classic

    Thank You from Sheep River Health Trust ~ Charity Golf Classic

    The Sheep River Health Trust is thanking all their sponsors for their participation in the 13th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic that was held on July 14th, 2016. Please continue to read who these sponsors were.

  • Fun and Foraging for Wild Edible Plants in Southern Alberta

    Fun and Foraging for Wild Edible Plants in Southern Alberta

    The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society hiking guide takes a food columnist out to enjoy a beautiful day in nature. They identify and taste wild edible berries, leaves and plants near the Sibbald Flats area of southern Alberta, and explore various ecosystems in the wilderness. CPAWS created this video to celebrate connecting to our Alberta…

  • New Payday Loan Protections and Lower Rates for Albertans

    New Payday Loan Protections and Lower Rates for Albertans

    Alberta now has the lowest payday lending rate in Canada. As of August 1, the province has the lowest maximum borrowing rate in the country, reduced from $23 for every $100 borrowed to $15 per $100. All fees related to a payday loan must be included in this cost, and this move puts an end…

  • Drumheller RCMP Lay Charges in Fund Raiser Theft

    Drumheller RCMP Lay Charges in Fund Raiser Theft

    Last fall, Drumheller youth Brandon Hall was diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing treatments since.  In April, 2016, several local citizens and businesses organized fund raisers with proceeds going back to the Hall family to assist with their expenses incurred from these treatments.  These fund raisers including decal sales, a Poker Run, and a…

  • Brant Colony Celebrates Grand Opening of Net-Zero Layer Barn

    Brant Colony Celebrates Grand Opening of Net-Zero Layer Barn

    (Calgary, AB) – Egg Farmers of Alberta (EFA) was thrilled to host more than 40 distinguished guests at Brant Colony on Monday, July 25, for the grand opening of the Canadian egg industry’s first netzero layer barn. Brant Colony’s egg manager, Darrel Mandel, lead the group – including the Honourable Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture…

  • NDP Government Picking Winners and Losers with New Small Brewery Grant Program: Wildrose

    NDP Government Picking Winners and Losers with New Small Brewery Grant Program: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: Instead of committing to creating the right investment conditions to encourage breweries to set up shop in Alberta, the NDP government is picking winners and losers with their new small brewers tax and grant scheme and Alberta consumers will pay the tab, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Friday. Wildrose has urged the NDP…