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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
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
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
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
The Millarville Horticulture Club will be having their annual plant sale on Thursday June 6th, 2013 at 7 pm sharp at the Millarville Racetrack. The plants are all grown by the club members and so are foothills hardy. There will … Continue reading
If you are having concerns regarding your eyes or vision, the exam is covered under Alberta Healthcare. Often times people will attend their family doctor clinic, or go to an emergency room for eye/vision concerns, but there is a better … Continue reading
Rumpelstiltskin Revisited* is coming to the Kinsmen Park in Okotoks (111 Oak Ave) June 28th to 30th. This is a family event with “pay-what-you-can” admission (although the suggestion is $10). Showtimes are 7pm on Friday, 2pm and 7pm on Saturday … Continue reading
Two of Alberta’s cool little towns, Turner Valley and Black Diamond, invite locals and out-of-towners to join them on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st, 2013 for Diamond Valley Days, their annual summer kick-off event. The festivities begin in … Continue reading
By Reena Nerbas Dear Reena, I recently purchased a stainless steel thermos with blue foil wrapped around the exterior. Although the instructions say “dishwasher safe” the foil peeled after four washes. At the present time, the foil is half gone … Continue reading
The birthday of Queen Victoria was a day for celebration in Canada long before Confederation, with the first legislation regarding the event being in 1845 passed by the parliament of the Province of Canada to officially recognize May 24 as … Continue reading
89 individuals* and organizations are nominated for this year’s Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. “These annual awards celebrate the dedication and commitment of Albertans who volunteer their time and energy in support of seniors,” said Fred Horne, Minister of Health. “Their … Continue reading
The Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed evening has High River, Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and the MD of Foothills Municipal Councils competing in a battle for bragging rights to … Continue reading
Aries When I was 16 years old, a loner, stoned out and nearly a high-school dropout, my father gave me a book called No Man is an Island, by the Trappist monk Thomas Merton. The well-intentioned gift was offered, I … Continue reading
June 6 is our official anniversary, marking three years since we opened our doors to serve the local communities. We are pleased and honored to be the region’s premier source of eye and vision health services. To celebrate, we are … Continue reading
High River, Alberta May 17, 2013 at 22:19 hrs RCMP High River is advising that on Hwy 24 by the Hwy 23 intersection is now open for traffic. Both lanes have been cleared and southbound and northbound lanes are … Continue reading