Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Prairie Debut presents Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet in High River

    Prairie Debut presents Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet in High River

    Warm up your cold winter evening! High River Gift of Music Welcomes Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet on Friday, February 19th. The concert takes place at the High River United Church at 7:30pm. Tickets available on the High River Gift of Music website: http://highrivergiftofmusic.com/ On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, the amazing Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quartet…

  • Striking New Snow Leopard in Town

    Striking New Snow Leopard in Town

    Calgary Zoo Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo has a striking new feline resident Leika, the snow leopard, who is ready for her debut. After much anticipation, the one-year old female will join the zoo’s 17-year old male snow leopard, Karesh, in their habitat in Eurasian Gateway. “We are thrilled to have Leika join our…

  • NDP Stonewall Accountability in Public Accounts

    NDP Stonewall Accountability in Public Accounts

    EDMONTON, AB (February 4, 2016): Instead of assisting in bringing accountability for Alberta taxpayers for the abuse of government travel and infrastructure spending, members of the NDP caucus blocked questions involving “HR issues” at Public Accounts Committee Wednesday, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.The chair position, traditionally held by Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt, was…

  • Statement from Health Minister on World Cancer Day

    Statement from Health Minister on World Cancer Day

    Alberta’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Sarah Hoffman issued the following statement on World Cancer Day: “Today is World Cancer Day, and Alberta stands with the rest of the world to acknowledge the work being done around the globe to address this devastating disease. “With the theme ‘We Can, I Can,’ this year’s event is…

  • RCMP Vegreville – Province-Wide Cheque Fraud

    RCMP Vegreville – Province-Wide Cheque Fraud

    Further to the previous (below) media release the subjects have been arrested. A Calmar-area couple are facing charges for passing over 40 bad cheques throughout the province. The total dollar amount of goods obtained by this couple is in excess of $33,000. As a result of these arrests, and the couple being identified, more reports are coming to various police agencies across the province.  This is…

  • Jean Statement on Trudeau Notley Meeting

    Jean Statement on Trudeau Notley Meeting

    EDMONTON, AB (February, 2016): Yesterday, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Premier Rachel Notley: “While we appreciate the federal government’s suggestion that it might accelerate returning a portion of Alberta’s tax dollars to the province, I was disappointed Mr. Trudeau failed to announce anything specific and failed…

  • Precautions advised to reduce risk of exposure to E. coli.

    Precautions advised to reduce risk of exposure to E. coli.

    Outbreak investigation underway in the Calgary Zone of AHS CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is currently investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 cases in the Calgary Zone of AHS. As of Feb. 2, this outbreak includes 14 lab-confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7. Though the ongoing investigation has not yet confirmed a single…

  • Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta

    Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta

    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Alberta, Rachel Notley, issued the following joint statement after their meeting in Edmonton, Alberta: “Canada works best when we all work together. Albertans are proud Canadians who have contributed enormously to the economic and social fabric of our country, and Canadians want to be there for…

  • What is a Microchip?

    What is a Microchip?

    Calgary Humane Society All month long we have been celebrating an amazing team here at the shelter – our animal admissions team! We’ve been talking about the importance of microchipping your pets, and today we’re here to answer all YOUR questions about microchips! What is a microchip? A microchip is also called an “identifying integrated…

  • CREB: Housing market remains unchanged in January

    CREB: Housing market remains unchanged in January

    Slow sales activity and inventory gains place downward pressure on prices   Click here to view the full monthly stats package. Calgary, February, 2015 – Calgary’s housing market is starting 2016 firmly in buyers’ market territory, much the same as last year ended. “The recent slide in energy prices has raised concerns about near-term recovery prospects…

  • Minister Bilous to promote Alberta as a progressive energy producer in Washington, D.C.

      Minister of Economic Development and Trade Deron Bilous will reestablish links with the U.S. government and explore economic development opportunities in Washington, D.C., from February 3 to 5. “I’ll be meeting with government and business leaders to promote renewed Alberta-U.S. relations on a variety of files, including the government’s Climate Leadership Plan and innovation…

  • SAIT Thanks Employees for Top Employer Win

    SAIT Thanks Employees for Top Employer Win

    February 3, 2016 – SAIT Polytechnic is a Top Employer in Alberta and is taking time today to celebrate the faculty and staff who help the post-secondary reach its goals. “Our people make SAIT great,” says Dr. David Ross, President and CEO of SAIT Polytechnic. “This award recognizes SAIT’s efforts to keep employee success a…

  • Jean Writes to Trudeau, Invites him to Tour Oilsands, Support Energy East: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (February 2, 2016): On the eve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to Alberta, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean has sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to make clear his stance on Energy East and to tour Alberta’s oilsands. Recently, the federal government voted against a motion in the House of…

  • Newly named AltaLink Hall home to annual Farm Safety Day on Stampede Park

    Newly named AltaLink Hall home to annual Farm Safety Day on Stampede Park

      Calgary – AltaLink and the Calgary Stampede are proud to announce a partnership that will support rural youth and farm families through a new farm safety and prevention program. AltaLink’s generous $1.5 million gift will create AltaLink Hall within the existing Agrium Western Event Centre to support agriculture programming benefitting rural communities. In addition…

  • Living Library Comes Alive at Mount Royal University: Black Diamond Resident One of the “Living Books”

    Living Library Comes Alive at Mount Royal University: Black Diamond Resident One of the “Living Books”

      CALGARY —Mount Royal University brought together a diverse collection of speakers Jan. 27 for its first-ever Living Library event. The Living Library functioned much like its traditional namesake — only the stories were told by people, instead of by books. Attendees checked out real-life books with personal experiences ranging from genocide to gang life…