Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Alberta to Diversify Markets and Increase Trade Opportunities with New International Presence in Southern China

    Minister of Economic Development and Trade Deron Bilous has opened Alberta’s newest international office in Guangzhou to help unlock business opportunities in the region. Guangzhou is the business hub of Southern China. The new office will showcase Alberta as one of the best places to do business, as well as attract investment, strengthen key relationships,…

  • Okotoks Youth Leader Receives First Ethell Award for Mental Health Service

    Okotoks Youth Leader Receives First Ethell Award for Mental Health Service

    March 30, 2016 – Okotoks resident Cole Whalley is the first recipient of the new Donald S. Ethell Award from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell and former Lieutenant Governor Donald Ethell were in Okotoks March 30 to present the award at a morning ceremony at Foothills Composite High School.…

  • Savings Plans Exempt from Housing Eligibility Rules

    Savings Plans Exempt from Housing Eligibility Rules

    Albertans applying for affordable housing will no longer have to declare their disability and education savings plans as part of asset testing rules. Registered Disability Savings Plans or Registered Education Savings Plans will no longer count toward the $7,000 asset limit for affordable housing programs. Some applicants have been denied access to housing support because…

  • Alberta RCMP out this past long weekend patrolling Alberta’s highways

    Alberta RCMP out this past long weekend patrolling Alberta’s highways

      Edmonton, AB – While many Albertans were enjoying time with family friends over the Easter long weekend, the RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs were on duty patrolling the province’s roads. Although some investigations are still underway and not all the data from police has been tallied yet, overall the RCMP saw a decline in the…

  • Albertan EcoHeroes Take One Step Closer To Receiving Prestigious Environmental Award

    Albertan EcoHeroes Take One Step Closer To Receiving Prestigious Environmental Award

    Calgary, AB – Thursday, at Calgary’s Eau Claire Market, hopeful nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, for the announcement of the 25th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists. Over the past weeks, a panel of knowledgeable third-party judges with cross-sectoral experience rose to the challenge of…

  • Government Invests in Community Programs that Support Families and Prevent Violence

    Government Invests in Community Programs that Support Families and Prevent Violence

      Community organizations are receiving Family and Community Safety Program grants for local programs and services that support the safety and well-being of Alberta families. As part of the Family Violence Framework, the Alberta government is investing $3.5 million in one-time funding to support programs that protect women and girls, Indigenous, immigrant and rural communities,…

  • Gord Bamford WINS CMA International Award!

    Gord Bamford WINS CMA International Award!

    Awarded ‘Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award’ for the Second Time! New Album Tin Roof Released April 8, 2016 (March, 2016) – Gord Bamford was bestowed a big honour today by theCMA’s when he was awarded their International Award ‘Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award.’ The award recognizes outstanding achievements by a Country Music artist…

  • Alberta’s flags at half-staff to honour Lahore victims

    Alberta’s flags at half-staff to honour Lahore victims

      Flags at the Alberta Legislature and Calgary’s McDougall Centre lowered until further notice. The decision commemorates the 69 victims of the attack in Lahore, Pakistan, on March 27, 2016. “It is with deep sadness that Alberta joins the world in mourning all the victims of the Easter Sunday bombing. “We unite with the global…

  • Structure Fire in Balzac, Police Requesting Public Stay Clear

    Structure Fire in Balzac, Police Requesting Public Stay Clear

    Balzac, AB – Airdrie Rural RCMP and Beiseker RCMP as well as Rocky View Fire Services are responding to a structure fire on Range Road 281 between Township Road 252 and Highway 564 in Balzac. At this point Range Road 281 is closed between Township 252 and Highway 564. Police are requesting the public avoid the area. Further information will…

  • Alberta’s Future Workforce Gets Hands-on Career Training

    Alberta’s Future Workforce Gets Hands-on Career Training

    The Career and Technology Foundations program will help students begin planning their careers before they enter high school. Education Minister David Eggen has approved the Career and Technology Foundations (CTF) program for students in Grades 5 to 9, which means schools across the province are able to take full advantage of the program for the…

  • RCMP Raymond – Break, Enter & Theft

    RCMP Raymond – Break, Enter & Theft

    Stirling, Alberta — In the early hours of March 28, 2016, the Raymond RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter to the Street Side Market, located at 218 4 Avenue in Stirling. At approximately 4:45 a.m., a male suspect smashed the glass front door of the business and proceeded to enter. Once inside, the culprit stole…

  • Province Honours Transportation Innovation

    Province Honours Transportation Innovation

    The winners of the 2016 Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation represent diverse parts of Alberta and assorted areas of expertise. These annual awards recognize the innovative people and organizations in Alberta who plan, design, construct, operate or maintain a roadway, transit service or related initiative. This is the first year that the category of transit/accessible…

  • Alberta Expands Access to Addiction Treatment

    Alberta Expands Access to Addiction Treatment

    The Alberta government will open 18 new addiction treatment spaces to meet the needs of people in Medicine Hat and the surrounding areas. “During the Mental Health Review we heard there needs to be stronger supports in this province for people struggling with addiction. Today we are offering hope and a new beginning for people…

  • First Responders Quick to Quell Fires

    First Responders Quick to Quell Fires

    Two separate grass fires along Highway #7 west of Okotoks between 48th Street W and either side of 64th Street W started within fifteen minutes of each other. Fire Fighters from Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Longview and Heritage Heights responded quickly and very efficiently. People were evacuated from their homes and gates were opened…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Teaching Sexual Health

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Teaching Sexual Health

    Research shows that parent-child communication about sexuality can influence teen sexual behaviour. As a parent, you may not feel comfortable or have the information you need to teach or discuss sexual health with your kids. You aren’t alone: many parents are anxious about having “those talks”. We’re here to help. Alberta Health Services’ Teaching Sexual…