Parkland County

National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation Announces NPFBF Bursary Program 2023 Recipients

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation (NPFBF) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the 17 NPFBF bursaries awarded annually, providing financial assistance to post-secondary students including 13 members of the public, one child of an RCMP Member, and three RCMP Member spouses.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation (NPFBF) is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the 17 NPFBF bursaries awarded annually, providing financial assistance to post-secondary students including 13 members of the public, one child of an RCMP Member, and three RCMP Member spouses.
  • "Paying it forward through bursaries that support public safety higher education for eligible students across Canada both supports students and honours the memories of our Fallen Members," said Kevin Halwa, Chair of the National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation.
  • In total, the NPFBF Bursary Program distributes $47,500 annually to eligible students across Canada.
  • Below is a list of 2023 bursary recipients, by category:
    Atlantic/Central: Lauren Blakely (Waasis, N.B.

TransAlta and Pembina Pipeline Announce 100 MW Renewable Power Purchase Agreement and Launch of the Garden Plain Wind Project

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'CALGARY, AB, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta" or the "Company") (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) announced today that it has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") with Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina") for the offtake of 100 MW from its proposed 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Power Project ("Garden Plain" or "facility"), to be located approximately 30 km north of Hanna, Alberta.

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  • b'CALGARY, AB, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - TransAlta Corporation ("TransAlta" or the "Company") (TSX: TA) (NYSE: TAC) announced today that it has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") with Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina") for the offtake of 100 MW from its proposed 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Power Project ("Garden Plain" or "facility"), to be located approximately 30 km north of Hanna, Alberta.
  • This long-term contract with Pembina enables TransAlta to add the 130 MW Garden Plain Wind Project to its growing wind generation fleet.\n"Pembina views power purchase agreements as an effective tool to support development of renewable energy infrastructure, lower emissions and support the transition to a lower carbon energy system.
  • The PPA with Pembina provides the foundation that supports the investment in the 130 MW Garden Plain project.
  • Today, TransAlta is one of Canada\'s largest producers of wind power and Alberta\'s largest producer of hydroelectric power.

Stony Plain Chrysler is offering door-to-door automotive services for drivers

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Monday, March 15, 2021
Parkland County, STONY PLAIN, Chrysler, Companies, Economy of the United States, Automotive industry

STONY PLAIN, Alberta, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stony Plain Chrysler is offering multiple different door-to-door automotive services for drivers in the Stony Plain, AB area.

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  • STONY PLAIN, Alberta, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stony Plain Chrysler is offering multiple different door-to-door automotive services for drivers in the Stony Plain, AB area.
  • All of these services are only available at Stony Plain Chrysler.
  • Drivers who want to take advantage of the door-to-door automotive services can schedule their appointment online at the official Stony Plain Chrysler website at https://www.stonyplainchrysler.ca/https://www.stonyplainchrysler.ca/?utm... whenever they have time.
  • If interested in seeing what else Stony Plain Chrysler has to offer, their website has all the kinds of information about their new and used vehicle inventory, other service specials, and how to contact the staff.

TransAlta Completes First Off-Coal Conversion and Achieves Major Milestone in Phase Out of Coal

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Parkland County, Keephills, TransAlta, Repowering, Alberta, Geography of Canada, Companies, Keephills Generating Station

At its peak, nearly 700 additional jobs were created to complete the Sun-6 conversion, system upgrades and maintenance projects.

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  • At its peak, nearly 700 additional jobs were created to complete the Sun-6 conversion, system upgrades and maintenance projects.
  • In 2021, TransAlta will complete its second and third CTG conversions with Keephills Unit 2 by mid-June, followed by Keephills Unit 3 by mid-December.
  • In addition, TransAlta will have significantly advanced the repowering of its Sundance 5 unit into a highly efficient combined-cycle facility.
  • By January 1, 2022, TransAlta's Alberta thermal fleet will be fueled completely by natural gas and entirely off coal.

Canadian Electric Power Leader Selects Emerson to Support Clean Energy Investment Plan

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Utilities, Nuclear, Coal, Alternative energy, Energy, Technology, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Other Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Environment, Engineering, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Parkland County, TransAlta, Keephills, Sustainable energy, Alberta, Energy, Geography of Canada, Keephills Generating Station

The project is part of TransAltas $2 billion Clean Energy Investment Plan that will convert its existing coal assets in Alberta, Canada, to natural gas and extend its leadership in clean and renewable energy.

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  • The project is part of TransAltas $2 billion Clean Energy Investment Plan that will convert its existing coal assets in Alberta, Canada, to natural gas and extend its leadership in clean and renewable energy.
  • The coal-to-gas (CTG) conversions at TransAltas Keephills and Sundance power plants will help to substantially reduce emissions while providing firm, clean, reliable electricity to Alberta.
  • TransAlta operates more than 70 power generation facilities across Canada, the United States and Australia.
  • Emerson will lead the design, procurement, installation and commissioning in the replacement of automation systems for CTG projects at both Sundance and Keephills power plants.

Aga Khan Garden, Alberta Officially Inaugurated

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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EDMONTON, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Alberta Lt.-Gov Lois Mitchell, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and His Highness the Aga Khan today officially inaugurated the Aga Khan Garden, Alberta.

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  • EDMONTON, Oct. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - Alberta Lt.-Gov Lois Mitchell, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and His Highness the Aga Khan today officially inaugurated the Aga Khan Garden, Alberta.
  • The Aga Khan Garden, located at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden southwest of Edmonton, features an idyllic expanse designed for education, reflection and the promotion of intercultural understanding and harmony.
  • A gift from the Aga Khan to the University of Alberta and all Canadians, it joins a network of 11 gardens around the world built or restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and is the northernmost in the world.
  • The gift of the Aga Khan Garden is a symbol of the continued intellectual, educational and cultural collaboration between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan Development Network.