Calendar adding extra alerts to events

I have recently purchased a Macbook Pro and I have set up the Caleldar app to sync with my iPhone. Now when I make an event on either device my computer adds two other alerts (besides my default-30 mins) to the event for times such as 23 hours before, 1590 mins before, or 1395 mins before. Any ideas on how to stop this from happening?
It also sends me email alerts for events when all I want is a pop up on my laptop or phone.

In case anyone is still having this problem...
Jack7513 didn't mention anything about Google Calendar in the original issue, but I have been syncing with Google Calendar (GCal) and had this same issue. If you use GCal, this may be your solution:
> Open Google Calendar online
> Locate "My Calendars" on the left sidebar
> Open the drop-down menu next to the calendar(s) you sync to your iOS device or Calendar in OS X
> Select "Reminders and Notifications"
> At the top next to "Event Reminders" remove all reminders listed next to "By default, remind me via..." using the "remove" link to the right of each one
> Click "Save" at the top or bottom of the page
Cheers,
zdlyons

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