Category: Events

  • Town of High River celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 10 to 16

    Town of High River celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 10 to 16

    HIGH RIVER, AB: April 10 to 16, 2016 is National Volunteer Week and the Town of High River would like to celebrate and thank volunteers throughout the community. “High River has hundreds of amazing volunteers and we want everyone to show their appreciation for the incredible work they do throughout the community,” said Kate Tymstra,…

  • Calgary Flames’ Brian Burke speaking at Oilfields School on community and support for all students

    Calgary Flames’ Brian Burke speaking at Oilfields School on community and support for all students

    Brian Burke, President of Hockey Operations for the Calgary Flames, will close a FREE series of parent nights at Oilfields School in Black Diamond that began back in February, covering topics ranging from social media safety, and personal excellence to gender discrimination and stereotypes. Burke, a vocal activist against homophobia in sports, strong supporter of first response personnel and…

  • Tribute to 2016 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Burton Cummings Confirmed to Close THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS, April 3 on CTV

    Tribute to 2016 Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Burton Cummings Confirmed to Close THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS, April 3 on CTV

    – Long-time Burton Cummings backing band The Carpet Frogs, Jann Arden, Shawn Hook and The Tenors set to pay tribute to the legendary rocker – – THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS airs Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and CTV GO from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary – TORONTO – CTV and The…

  • The top 10 best April Fools Day pranks of the all time

    The top 10 best April Fools Day pranks of the all time

    We’ve researched the entire history of April Fool’s Day and selected its top100, as judged by creativity, historical significance, the number of people duped, and notoriety. The first version of this list was created in the late 1990s. Over the years it’s been revised a number of times, based upon reader feedback and ongoing research.…

  • MP John Barlow to Host Meetings to Discuss Proposed Physician-Assisted Dying Legislation

    MP John Barlow to Host Meetings to Discuss Proposed Physician-Assisted Dying Legislation

      John Barlow, MP for Foothills will host several meetings across the riding to discuss the proposed Physician-Assisted Dying Legislation. These meetings are an opportunity for constituents to provide their thoughts and comments on this important issue. March 29th – Redwood House, Redwood Meadows  -with Special Guest MP Michael Cooper Member of the Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying…

  • Rowan House Hope & Healing Gala Fast Approaching

    Rowan House Hope & Healing Gala Fast Approaching

    Emergency Shelter’s Annual Fundraiser Almost Two-Thirds Sold High River, AB – The countdown is on as Rowan House Emergency Shelter hits the one month mark until its annual Hope & Healing Gala. The event, set for Saturday April 23rd, plans to be another entertaining evening with an important message, and a few tickets are still…

  • Question: “What is Good Friday / Holy Friday?”

    Question: “What is Good Friday / Holy Friday?”

    Answer: Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. If you are interested in a study of the issue, please see our article that discusses the various views on which day Jesus was crucified. Assuming that Jesus…

  • Easter Traditions: Religious and Secular

    Easter Traditions: Religious and Secular

    The origins of Easter and all the traditions that have made themselves at home in our North American celebrations are as colourful as the season itself. A very interesting look at the roots of Easter and the effect on Christian celebrations is written about at length by the Churchmouse Campanologist. That article is called Easter, the Egg and…

  • Foothills Lions Interclub Thank You!

    Foothills Lions Interclub Thank You!

    The Foothills Lions Club wish to thank the following Diamond Valley Businesses for their generous donations to our Interclub AG Foods- Black Diamond ATB Financial- Black Diamond Black Diamond Gallery Black Diamond Hotel Black Diamond Liquor & Cold Beer Blue Rock Gallery – Black Diamond Bohemia, an Eclectic Shop – Back Diamond Chuck wagon –…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council: AGM and Upcoming Classes

    Sheep Creek Arts Council: AGM and Upcoming Classes

    By Lavonne Gallant The Annual General Meeting of the Sheep Creek Arts Council will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2:00pm. We have a full slate willing to be elected but if you would like to join the Board please call Evelyn at 403 933-3947. The Camera Club will be giving a slide…

  • Power down with the province to celebrate Earth Hour 2016

    Power down with the province to celebrate Earth Hour 2016

    Fifty-nine Government of Alberta buildings will be going dark to mark Earth Hour 2016. On Saturday, March 19, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. non-essential lighting and electronic equipment will be shut down in government buildings across the province as part of the global observance of Earth Hour. “Our government has committed to being a…

  • In Loving Memory of Willi Craciun

    In Loving Memory of Willi Craciun

    A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 20th, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Flare ‘N Derrick in Turner Valley.

  • History of St Patrick’s Day

    History of St Patrick’s Day

    Watch this video to find out what you may not have known about St Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St.…

  • St Patrick’s Day by the Numbers

    St Patrick’s Day by the Numbers

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  • Alberta Party in Highwood to connect over Agriculture

    Alberta Party in Highwood to connect over Agriculture

    President says it’s important to listen, first.  Wings and Agriculture 7:30 PM, March 21, 2016 1906 Restaurant and Lounge (Restaurant side) 134 Macleod Trail South High River, AB T1V 1M6 HIGH RIVER, AB – Agriculture is an extremely important industry in Alberta and in the Highwood area, and the Alberta Party in Highwood wants to…