Otafest 2013 – Volunteers, Anime, Community – an impressive success
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Otafest. What is anime? Check out the suggested watch list and join the conversation! Learn about an impressive volunteer community of over 350 people hosting an event for over 4,000 attendees. Continue reading
Little Miss Britches
Congratulations to Chase Robinson of High River, AB. Chase was named the 2013 Little Miss Britches Rodeo Queen! Chase took her place of honour as she rode with the other Rodeo Queens and Princesses in the Parade on Monday … Continue reading
Did You Know…Improving Search and Rescue
Presented by the Honourable Ted Menzies, Member of Parliament for Macleod and Minster of State (Finance) The Honourable Peter Mackay, Minister of National Defence, announced several major initiatives to improve Canada’s national Search and Rescue (SAR) system. Our Government’s responsibility … Continue reading
Gary Carter Honoured With Montreal Street Name
City commemorates memory of beloved Expos catcher a year after his death CBC News – The memory of baseball hero Gary Carter will be commemorated by the City of Montreal today with the renaming of a street in Villeray. A … Continue reading
DUC and BFI Canada Partner to Bring Wetland Education to Southern Alberta Students
High River, AB – Students in M.D. Foothills and Vulcan County are now able to get a hands-on lesson about the importance of wetlands thanks to a new partnership between Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and BFI Canada. Through the long-standing … Continue reading
RCMP Airdrie – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Unlicensed Driver Clocked at 187 Km/Hr on Highway 2 near Crossfield
On Monday, May 20, 2013 at 8:55 AM, members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) – consisting of Sheriff Highway Patrol and RCMP Traffic Services members – were advised of a black Nissan Altima traveling southbound on Highway 2 … Continue reading
Astronaut Chris Hadfield Adjusts to ‘Earthling’ Life
After 5 months in space, ‘just holding my head up is a bizarre new experience’ CBC – Canada’s space ambassador, Chris Hadfield, is still readapting to life on this planet after spending 146 days in zero gravity as commander of … Continue reading
Turner Valley School Students Write ~ Heritage Fair Highlights
Discovery of Oil by AJ and Hudson May 14, 1914 the Dingman number 1 well was discovered in Turner Valley. The oil was naturally refined in Naptha, so it could be used in cars as soon as it came out … Continue reading
Building a Montessori Community
As mentioned in our last article community is an essential part of Maria Montessori’s work. This year we have continued to build our relationship and collaborate with Okotoks Montessori School Preschool which serves children ages 3 – Kindergarten. This relationship … Continue reading
From the Teacher’s Desk: Twitterverse
Look past your thoughts, so you may drink the pure nectar of This Moment. ~ Rumi by Leonard Quilty Are you part of the twitterverse? Have you joined the conversation that clips along at 140 characters a tweet? If you … Continue reading
New Legislation to Improve Organ and Tissue Donation Rates
The Redford government is taking action to improve Alberta’s organ and tissue donation rates and lower transplant wait times across the country, in an effort to save and improve more lives. The government brought forward a motion to adopt Private … Continue reading
High River Hosted a Successful Parade
The High River Little Britches Parade took place this morning and even though the clouds threatened, it didn’t rain! Lots of colour, music and horses! It was a salute to the Rodeo All Stars. There were local service groups, businesses, … Continue reading
Join the Legion for a Round of Golf
Turner Valley Legion members are inviting you to tee off on Thursday nights. Join members at the Turner Valley Golf and Country Club starting on May 23rd. You don’t have to be a Legion member – this is for anyone … Continue reading
Foothills School Division Office Commits to Wellness Challenge
The FSD is piloting the Healthy Living Program (HLP) offered through our benefit provider, Alberta School Employee Benefit Program (ASEBP). Trustee Jerry Muelaner sits on the HLP steering committee. The HLP is an integrated, long-term program that provides individuals with … Continue reading
Town of Turner Valley Offers Spring Gardening Workshop
Turner Valley, AB – The Town of Turner Valley will present a Spring tune-up for gardeners, experienced and new, on May 25 at the Valley Neighbours Club. Presented by Danielle Grant of Prairie Environmental, and the Town’s weed inspector, this … Continue reading