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Rowan House at Upcoming Community Events
March 5th, 2016 Registration Round-Up / Health & Wellness Fair 12pm-5pm at the Bob Snodgrass Rec Plex in High River. Rowan House will be on hand so stop by our booth to learn more about our programs and services, register for group or book a Preventative Education presentation! March 20th, 2016 Millarville Soup Sisters…
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Wildrose the Clear Choice in Calgary-Greenway Byelection
CALGARY, AB (March 2016): (Tuesday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean kicked off the Calgary-Greenway byelection, saying Devinder Toor is the clear choice to defeat the NDP. Jean said Wildrose is the largest official Opposition in a generation and the only party fighting for jobs, the economy, pipelines and the energy sector. He said by electing Toor, Calgary-Greenway…
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New Yard Waste Drop-off Station to Open this Weekend in High River
HIGH RIVER, AB: A new drop-off station where residents can take grass, leaves, branches and other yard waste will open on Friday, March 4 at the south end of 1A Street at 1 Avenue N.E. (see map attached). The previous yard waste drop-off station located south of the former sprung structures on 1 Street…
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Albertans Can do Their Part to Help Prevent Wildfires
This wildfire season, the government wants Albertans to take the necessary safety precautions to reduce wildfires. Keep debris free of off-highway vehicle hotspots to help prevent wildfires During the spring, dry conditions and strong winds have the potential to fuel fast-burning wildfires. “It is unacceptable that over the past five years, more than two thirds…
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Province Seeks Public Input on Physician-Assisted Death Policies
The Government of Alberta is seeking the input of Albertans to help develop policies to protect the interests of patients, health-care workers and vulnerable individuals in response to the Supreme Court of Canada ruling that physician-assisted death will be a legal right in some cases as of June 6, 2016. “As the government determines…
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Pulling a tooth shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg: Wildrose suggests dental fee reforms
Most people don’t like going to the dentist. It doesn’t matter how kind the hygienist is, or how friendly the dentist. It’s uncomfortable to sit there with your mouth wide open, having to grunt responses to polite – and horribly timed – questions. Nevertheless, Albertans understand how critical these services are to our…
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Alberta Modernizing Renewal Reminders
Government will save taxpayers $3 million a year by switching to electronic reminders for registration, licence and identification card renewals. Access to modern, free registration and licence renewal reminder tools has made the mailing of government reminders a dated practice and an unnecessary expense to Albertans that will stop in April 2016. “During these…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Trans Fat FAQ
Trans fats have been in the news a lot recently. Have you retained the important facts? Refresh your knowledge with our trans fat FAQ. We’ve thrown in some bonus questions on cholesterol as well. What are trans fats? Trans fats, sometimes referred to as trans fatty acids, are formed when vegetable and other liquid…
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RCMP Strathmore: Theft from Pharmacy in Langdon
On February 9th, 2016, the Strathmore RCMP responded to a report of a theft at the Langdon Drugs Pharmacy, where a male provided a note to staff asking for prescription drugs, which were in turn provided to the male. The male departed the pharmacy and no-one was harmed. A composite sketch was later completed in…
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STARS urges Albertans to take the leap and buy a lottery ticket
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Alberta RCMP Homicide Investigators Worked in Overdrive in 2015
Edmonton, AB – The RCMP worked in overdrive throughout 2015 as a result of a spike in homicides that occurred within its 112 RCMP detachment jurisdictions throughout Alberta last year. In 2015, investigators responded to 65 homicides compared to 36 in 2014. This is also much higher than the 10-year (2005-15) average of 40…
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Government announces go-forward plan for emerging ride-for-hire services in Alberta
Transportation Minister Brian Mason has announced a plan that will establish a reasonable framework for ride-for-hire companies. Actions undertaken by Alberta Transportation will address safety concerns for passengers and drivers, and ensure a level regulatory playing field in areas of provincial jurisdiction between emerging ride-for-hire services and traditional taxis. “Our plan ensures customers who…
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Clause Attempts to Discourage Bill 6 Stakeholders: Strankman
DRUMHELLER, AB: Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier needs to explain why the NDP government has given itself the ability to kick farmers and ranchers off the Bill 6 consultation panels for missing a single meeting, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Monday. The nomination form for the next Bill 6 Technical Working Group includes an ominous warning to…
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Lake Louise RCMP charge suspect who fled from Police
Lake Louise, AB – On March 1, 2016, at approximately 9:00 PM Canmore RCMP initiated a traffic stop on Highway 1 near Canmore. The suspect vehicle had previously been reported stolen from Strathmore, Alberta. The driver of the vehicle initially stopped but then fled from police heading westbound on Highway 1 at a high rate of speed. …
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CBC: First Physician Assisted Suicide in Canada
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