Tag: Southern Alberta

  • ASIRT Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Calgary

      On Sunday March 20, the Director of Law Enforcement directed the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to investigate the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting on that same day in Calgary. At approximately 3:40 p.m. on March 20, 2016, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) received a complaint of a man with a gun in…

  • Research Could Help Young Cancer Survivors Sleep Easier

    Research Could Help Young Cancer Survivors Sleep Easier

    CALGARY — It’s a bitter irony that many kids with cancer who have overcome their illnesses are then challenged by an everyday function that most people take for granted: the ability to fall and stay asleep. Difficulties with sleeping that can develop in hospital can also stick with kids after they’ve returned home – and…

  • FSD: Blackie School Education Plans

    FSD: Blackie School Education Plans

      Principal Fred Woods’ and VicePrincipal Debra Sorensen-Valette’s presentation highlighted the value and impact of student voice. Students suggested a “comic book” theme to share the school’s goals, resulting in an eight-minute video and accompanying cartoon-style handout: To create and sustain a safe and caring, inclusive culture and learning environment: Blackie students see themselves as…

  • Millarville Wildcats Take on the Calgary Stampeders in Epic Basketball Game

    Millarville Wildcats Take on the Calgary Stampeders in Epic Basketball Game

    The fourth game in the 2016 TELUS Stampeders Basketball Program saw a visit to the nearby town of Millarville on Thursday afternoon for a fun-filled contest at Millarville Community School. The likes of Andrew Buckley, Ben D’Aguilar, Rene Paredes, Adam Thibault, Spencer Wilson, Quinn Smith and Brandon Boudreaux picked up a 42-32 victory over the boys and girls representing…

  • Calgary-Greenway Advance Poll Voter Turnout

    Calgary-Greenway Advance Poll Voter Turnout

    Elections Alberta today announced preliminary voter turnout numbers for the advance polls that commenced on Wednesday, March 16th and ended on Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Calgary-Greenway. An estimated 2,397 ballots were cast in total by electors during the four days of Advance Poll voting.  This compares to 2,966 ballots cast in total during four…

  • Foothills Lions Interclub Thank You!

    Foothills Lions Interclub Thank You!

    The Foothills Lions Club wish to thank the following Diamond Valley Businesses for their generous donations to our Interclub AG Foods- Black Diamond ATB Financial- Black Diamond Black Diamond Gallery Black Diamond Hotel Black Diamond Liquor & Cold Beer Blue Rock Gallery – Black Diamond Bohemia, an Eclectic Shop – Back Diamond Chuck wagon –…

  • Statement from Premier Notley on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

      Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, first proclaimed by the United Nations in 1966. “Racial discrimination can show itself as invisible stigma or the barrier of lowered expectations. Or it can hit harder, to deny people housing, job opportunities and social interaction. At…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News – Locked up Tight and Out of Sight: Safer Homes, Safer Kids

    AHS Weekly Wellness News – Locked up Tight and Out of Sight: Safer Homes, Safer Kids

    Every year in Alberta, more than 1600 children under the age of 10, visit emergency departments as a result of accidental poisoning. Most of these events involve the unintended ingestion of medications. Alberta’s Poison and Drug Information Service (PADIS) receives over 13,000 calls per year concerning accidental exposure to poisons by children in this age…

  • Ted Morton Endorses Devinder Toor in Calgary-Greenway

    Ted Morton Endorses Devinder Toor in Calgary-Greenway

    CALGARY, AB: Former PC Energy and Finance Minister Ted Morton has endorsed Devinder Toor in Calgary-Greenway with the following statement: “I first met Devinder Toor five years ago. “I know from experience that Devinder is the type of MLA we need more of in Edmonton—smart, honest, and hard-working. “As a successful small businessman, he can…

  • RCMP High River – Motor Vehicle Fatality

    RCMP High River – Motor Vehicle Fatality

    On March 19th, 2016, at approximately 8:10 am, High River RCMP were dispatched to a 2 vehicle motor vehicle collision on 498 ave E approximately 2 Km east of Highway 2. A 63 year old High River male was pronounced deceased on scene. A 31 year old Calgary man suffered minor injuries and was released.…

  • Struggling to Forget: Memory researcher studies PTSD causes and cure

    Struggling to Forget: Memory researcher studies PTSD causes and cure

    Maria Morena is one of 24 University of Calgary postdoctoral scholars to earn a prestigious AIHS training fellowship By Andrea Kingwell Why is it that after a shocking or terrifying experience, some people can move on with life while others — unable to control or contain fear memories — suffer with the stultifying effects associated…

  • Sunridge RV Inc. in Bankruptcy

    Sunridge RV Inc. in Bankruptcy

    EDMONTON, March, 2016 /CNW/ – Sunridge RV Inc. is now in bankruptcy following court proceedings on March 9, 2016. Sunridge RV is located in Airdrie, Alta. and Crossfield, Alta. The Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council is continuing to work with the trustee in the interest of consumer protection. Any Sunridge RV customers who are concerned…

  • Province Supports Children and Families Most in Need with New Alberta Child Benefit

    Province Supports Children and Families Most in Need with New Alberta Child Benefit

    Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir is reminding eligible parents to file a tax return to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit, and that free tax clinics are available throughout Alberta to help. “In tough times, Albertans pull together. Our government has made a commitment to help Alberta families who are facing financial hardship. I encourage…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club March News

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club March News

    Submitted by Jackson Collard, Club Reporter The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club’s public speaking competition was on February 7th at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. We wish to send a great big thank you to our judges, Danna Ormstrup, Kathleen Arkes, David Cranswick, Myrtle Siebert, Janette Macmillan, Jill Stephenson, Donna Kendall, Barb Castell and Anne Marie Mullane. All…

  • Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre launches its first Give Back Campaign

    Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre launches its first Give Back Campaign

    AHS inner city health centre collects shoeboxes filled with art supplies for children in need Story by Lisa Sutherland The Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (SMCHC) is paying forward the spirit of giving to the community through a series of campaigns that will distribute items to Calgarians in need. “These campaigns are about caring for…