Schow invites Japan and Korea to Alberta tourism push
Alberta Tourism and Sport Minister Joseph Schow, also MLA for Cardston-Siksika, led a six week return from East Asia promoting Alberta as an international travel destination. The trade mission, with representatives from Jasper Banff Kananaskis Calgary and Edmonton, toured Seoul Hokkaido Tokyo to meet travel media and agents. He plans UK July 24 hunting and fishing show while pursuing a goal of 25 billion tourism revenue by 2035 through expanded air access and world class events.
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Joseph Schow
East Asia
Jasper
Banff
Kananaskis
Calgary
Edmonton
Asia
Korea
Japan
Terest
Schow
Seoul
Hokkaido
Tokyo
Saddle Hill Ranch
Cardston-Siksika
United Kingdom
Smith
France
Westjet
Taber Town Council Briefs June 24 Policy and Records Actions
The June 24 Taber town council meeting approved a unified Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy, repealed older versions, and clarified definitions and scope for employees and officials. It also approved destruction of obsolete records under bylaw 1099, with witnesses present, and reviewed 2016 and 2003 04 documents. The council unanimously supported hosting a SouthGrow meeting in Taber on Oct 3, with Count Sorensen endorsing the regional network, and McLean guiding a motion to designate Taber as host community.
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Town of Taber
Tabor
Donna Weiss
Amy Allred
Taber
Council
SouthGrow
Alberta
Coun
McLean
Milk River water restrictions rise after Montana siphon collapse
Water levels in Milk River towns drop to 0.5 m3/s on July 22, 85 percent below month earlier, as St. Mary Diversion siphon failure in June triggers Level 2 restrictions. US$32 million federal aid may not restore flow until late next year. Havre Montana warns non essential use ban to preserve Dr/Fire/Sanitation needs. 14,000 residents and 18,000 farmers rely on Milk River supply.
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Milk River
Montana
Alberta
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Alberta Environment
St. Mary
Canada
U.S
Havre
Mont
Agrifood Futures Scholarship Opens in SouthGrow Region
SouthGrow regional initiative supports twenty three Alberta communities aiding over 130 000 residents. Scholarships aim to foster the next generation of agrifood leaders to sustain growth and innovation in the region. Details and application at southgrow.com.
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SouthGrow
Alberta
Southgrow.com
Three accused blockade protesters found guilty of mischief
Jurors deliberated three hours before ruling the trio guilty of mischief over five thousand dollars. Crown said they were key players and faces of the blockade while defence argued not all protesters are guilty and one was a messenger. A pre-sentence report was ordered for all three.
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Steven Johnston
Johnston
Ryan Durran
van Huigenbos
RCMP
Marco
Durran
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St. Taber
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