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Solemn remembrance
- photo by Angela Anderson
Summer Games New logo unveiled
By
Editor
The 2004 Alberta Summer Games is now sporting a new identity.
The committee unveiled a new logo at its regular meeting held in Okotoks last week.
According to promotions director John Gough, the logo represents the community involvement and volunteer cooperation it has taken to make a successful bid for the games and the commitment it will take to host the games in 2004.
The logo unveiling was a huge step for the committee as it represents the unity between communities and a new phase in preparations for the 2004 games.
The logo itself is an assimilation of everything that is important in each of the partnering communities of Okotoks, High River and the MD of Foothills, said Gough.
The colorful new logo was designed by Scott Hartley and John Gough and features distinct colorful representations.
The yellow orb represents the unity of the three communities and the sun that will surely shine upon the games, stated Gough.
The purple arms represent the majestic Rocky Mountains that create the backdrop of the communities and represent the strength of the athletes.
The blue legs are representations of the Highwood and Sheep rivers that meander through the peaceful region. These rivers join into one as the athletes come together in competition and fellowship.
Gough explained that the next step for the committee will be to put the logo into production and develop brochures and other promotional items which will be presented to potential sponsors.
Obtaining sponsorship for the games is the next endeavor for the committee.
The committee will also appear in the Santa Claus parade in High River.
The next meeting will be held Jan. 2, 2003 in High River.
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Highway collision claims two young lives
By
Staff reporter
Two are dead after a collision on Highway 22 near Black Diamond Friday afternoon.
At approximately 4:10 pm, a Chevrolet Corsica spun out of control while travelling southbound on Highway 22, four kilometres south of Black Diamond.
According to an RCMP press release, the vehicle slid into the northbound lane and collided with a Ford Windstar minivan.
The two female occupants of the Corsica were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been identified as Courtney Weigum, 18, of Blairmore and Linsay Root, 22, of Canmore.
The male and three females who were travelling in the minivan were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Weather and icy road conditions were factors in the accident. 'It was just a matter of bad weather,' said Staff Sgt. Tyler Bray of the Turner Valley RCMP detachment.
Bray said this particular part of the highway is usually not a problem area for collisions. 'There are often accidents with animals on our highways but vehicle-vehicle crashes aren't much of a problem,' he said.
The accident is currently under investigation. No charges are being considered.
Health region boundary changes imminent
By
Staff reporter
Proposed health authority boundary changes are becoming more of a reality, especially now that the Headwaters Health Authority (HHA) has received a letter and map from the province outlining the changes.
On Oct. 29, a letter and a map from the Deputy Minister of Health and Wellness was sent to the HHA outlining the proposed changes which will reduce the current 16 health authorities to eight.
Although the changes are not concrete, Dave Richardson, Headwaters CEO, believes it is most likely a matter of time before the boundaries are altered.
'(The map) is just a recommendation, but it does appear to be imminent,' he said.
Richardson said the authority does not know when the decision will be finalized.
'The indecision of the government is negatively affecting us. I hope to see the decision start to unfold at the next (HHA) meeting,' Richardson said.
If the new regions are implemented, Headwaters will be incorporated into two existing health regions. The new boundaries may be in effect as early as April 2003.
The area from Nanton south, which is the MD of Willow Creek and Vulcan County, will become part of the Chinook Health Authority. The remainder of Headwaters, which includes Okotoks, High River, Turner Valley, Longview and Black Diamond, will become part of the Calgary Health Region.
According to Richardson, some towns are concerned about the proposed changes.
'The southern areas are uncomfortable about splitting up. We work well together right now,' he said.
Nanton council members are some of those concerned with the regional changes and have written a letter to Alberta Health Minister Gary Mar requesting the town be integrated into the Calgary Health Region.
Whether the regions are divided into the current proposed areas or different ones, Richardson said residents should not be concerned.
'I can't foresee any negative impact on patient services because of the changes,' he said.
As for HHA employees, Richardson said it is too soon to speculate any layoffs or changes to staff.
The boundary changes will be further discussed at the next HHA meeting to be held tomorrow, Nov. 14 in the High River Hospital boardroom.
