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New Visitor Reception Centre for Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton Park, Alberta – In July 2015, the Government of Canada announced significant investments for Waterton Lakes National Park totaling $107.5 million. $7.6 million was identified for a new Visitor Reception Centre (VRC) for the park as part of this investment program. Based on a review of a range of options for the location of…
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NDP ‘Jobs Plan’ in Chaos, has Created Zero Jobs: Wildrose
EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government’s jobs plan has created zero jobs since being introduced last fall, comes with a big price tag and is creating further chaos, confusion and red-tape in the business community, the Wildrose Official Opposition said (Thursday). The jobs subsidy program was introduced as a cornerstone of the NDP’s 2015 budget with a…
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Status of Women Ministry launches mandate ahead of International Women’s Day
Canada’s only stand-alone ministry for the Status of Women has laid out a long-term plan to improve gender equality. Alberta’s Status of Women Ministry will focus on: Increasing women’s economic security Increasing women’s leadership and democratic participation Decreasing violence against women and girls “We cannot build a stronger, more prosperous province if we leave…
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MP John Barlow receives Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award
High River, AB – Foothills MP John Barlow was honoured with the Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award. The announcement was made on March 4th, 2016 at Easter Seals Alberta’s Annual Awards Dinner. The Honourable Norman Kwong Award is a provincial honour provided by Easter Seals Alberta to a government official who…
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Okotoks Rises for Rowan House
Rowan House’s 2nd annual One Billion Rising March hailed a success! The voice against domestic abuse and bullying is 45 voices louder. On February 13th, approximately 45 Rowan House staff, volunteers and community members gathered at Ethel Tucker Park in Okotoks before marching through the downtown core as participants in the global, One Billion Rising movement.…
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Cochrane RCMP – Grass Fire Along Highway 22 Update
UPDATE: Rocky View Fire service has the fire under control and will continue to be on scene cleaning up hot spots. The cause of the fire was from a resident in the area burning garbage and embers, ignited the near by grass. Rocky View County Peace Officers with Rocky View county Fire Investigator will be…
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TransCanada Announcement Shows NDP Carbon Tax Already Putting Communities at Risk
EDMONTON, AB (March 7, 2016): After the NDP government promised energy workers in the coal sector that they would be protected from job loss, TransCanada announced the cancellation of three of its coal contracts today due to NDP government policies. In November, Premier Rachel Notley promised communities that depend on the vitality of coal plants…
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Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park welcomes the world
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Foothills School Division Hosts Drugs, Trends & Teens Parent Session
The Drugs, Trends & Teens parent session, that Foothills School Division is hosting, will be held at École Secondaire Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts (229 Woodhaven Dr, Okotoks) on Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm. This free session is open to parents and guardians throughout the Foothills – both from within and…
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Text Threats Close School in Medicine Hat While RCMP Investigate
Redcliff RCMP Assist MHPS on Uttering Threats Complaint Redcliff RCMP are currently on scene at Eagle Butte High School in relation to an investigation into anonymous threats via text message. A student from Eagle Butte High School received the threat although it did not target any students at Eagle Butte High School. Redcliff RCMP expect to be…
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The Dollars and Cents of the NDP’s Carbon Tax Don’t Add Up
By Grant Hunter, MLA While Albertans have been struggling to pay their mortgages at the end of the month, the NDP government has been very busy trying to spin their $3-billion dollar carbon tax as revenue neutral. Sadly, for families and businesses, it will only lead to cost increases that will make the end of…
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PM Trudeau and First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde Recognized in Bonnet Transfer Ceremony
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde participated in a Bonnet Transfer Ceremony at Tsuut’ina First Nation Friday afternoon. The ceremony took place at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. The headdress symbolizes courage, accomplishment, bravery and peace.
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Make a Change……One Meal at a Time
March is Nutrition Month! Dietitians in Alberta Health Services across the province are inspiring Albertans to Make a Change: One Meal at a Time. Are you ready to improve your health? Now is the time to make small changes at mealtimes that can have big results. To help make these changes easier, dietitians have…
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Province Invests in Search and Rescue Team Training
The Government of Alberta will provide $300,000 to volunteer-based search and rescue organizations to support training across the province. “When a loved one is missing, we turn to the brave volunteers who dedicate their time to finding those who are lost or injured. Just as these individuals are committed to the communities they serve,…
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RCMP – Southern Alberta – Weekend News
Red Deer RCMP assist Blood Tribe Police Service in 2015 murder investigation and arrest man Stand Off, AB – A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged in the death of Brittany Medicine Crane whose body was discovered on the afternoon of May 21, 2015, when Blood Tribe Police Service were dispatched to a residence…
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