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Drive Your Car but Park Your Phone
If you’re looking down at your phone, police will be looking for you. February’s traffic safety focus is distracted driving. Research indicates that driver distractions contribute to 20 per cent to 30 per cent of all collisions and that distracted drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a collision than attentive…
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Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Departments Recruiting Members
Black Diamond Fire Department If you think you might be interested you can come by the Fire Hall (120 5th St SW ) on Monday nights at 7:00pm. Call for more information: 403-933-7866. Becoming a Firefighter just might be the best experience of your life! What we need from you: Be at least 18 years of age. Live…
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A Conversation about cougars and other predators, with Philip Marasco, Alberta Fish and Wildlife
The following is an edited transcript of a conversation between Philip Marascro (PM) of the Alberta Fish and Wildlife service and J. R. Allen (JRA) of the High Country Rural Crime Watch Association. The discussion took place on February 8, 2016, shortly after some the recent kills made by cougars in our area.…
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RCMP Strathmore -Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Collision
On February 9, 2016 at approximately 15:38 Hrs. Strathmore RCMP, along with the Strathmore Fire Department, Wheatland County EMS, Strathmore Town Peace Officers, and STARS responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision involving a pedestrian at the corner of Thomas Drive and Brent Blvd., Strathmore, Alberta. RCMP investigation has determined that a 13 year old male…
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Call for True Awards Nominations
Recognizing Albertans leading the way in mental health and addiction programs and services Nominations are now open for the 2016 True Awards from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. The awards honour successful efforts to reduce stigma, encourage recovery and strengthen programs and services in the area of mental health and addiction.…
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CREB: New Life for Bragg Creek
By Lindsay Holden Plan is expected to provide more housing diversity, increase tourism options A plan approved by Rocky View County late last year to rebuild Bragg Creek after the 2013 flood will also lift a 20-year building ban on the community and is expected to transform the hamlet from a through-point to Kananaskis with a…
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High River Sanitary Line Inspection to Take Place on Feb. 10
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Rowan House Rises for Revolution in Okotoks
Emergency Shelter Holds 2nd Annual 1 Billion Rising Awareness March High River, AB February, 2016 – Rowan House Emergency Shelter invites the Foothills community to join the revolution and participate in a march raising awareness about violence against women. It will take place Saturday, February 13th at Ethel Tucker Park in Okotoks, starting at 1pm.…
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High River Pool closed February 10 – 12 for repairs to air circulation system
HIGH RIVER, AB: The pool and hot tub at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex will be closed on Wednesday, February 10 through Friday, February 12 in order to repair the air circulation system. Every effort will be made to complete the repairs and re-open the pool for regular operating hours on Saturday, February 13. …
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Statements from the family of Jordan and Evan Caldwell
Calgary, AB, 06 February 2016 Please find below a statement from the family of Jordan and Evan Caldwell, twin brothers who died in today’s incident at WinSport. We were reminded today that life is but a vapor. Life is precious, life is fragile, and we must redeem the time we’re given. Our boys Jordan & Evan were bright…
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Calgary Police Service News
Online transaction and vehicle fraud investigation Calgary Police Service District 4 officers have charged a man following a lengthy, and ongoing, investigation into online transaction and vehicle repair frauds. In November 2015, police received a complaint from a man living in Newfoundland who had sent money in return for a vehicle part that was advertised…
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Stimulating Growth for Green-Living
Given the opportunity, most homeowners would gladly ditch their electricity bills by living in a net-zero abode – a home that produces as much or more energy than it consumes annually. Unfortunately, the high cost of custom building eco-friendly homes has historically kept them out of reach for the average homebuyer. The Government of Canada…
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RCMP High River – Armed Robbery
High River, Alberta – On February 8th, 2016, at approximately 9:53 pm, High River RCMP responded to a complaint of an Armed Robbery at the 7-11 convenience store in High River. A younger male attended the 7-11 brandishing a knife, and stated “money” to the cashier. A bystander in the store shoved the male into the…
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Farm Safety Day comes to AltaLink Hall at Stampede Park
(Calgary) – The Calgary Stampede and AltaLink are pleased to present Farm Safety Day on Thursday, May 26. Registration is now open for this new educational event. Aimed at rural youth in grades six to nine, interactive activities will be offered on a variety of topics including livestock and farm equipment safety, working with electricity,…
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Alberta is Leading on Climate Change and Creating Jobs with Solar Power
As part of its Climate Leadership Plan, the Alberta government is investing more than $5 million to help municipalities and farmers harness the power of the sun and support good local jobs. This investment will help build Alberta’s green energy sector, including creating jobs in the project design and construction sectors, while supporting jobs…
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