Category: Events

  • Young Black Diamond Ballet Dancer Performs in a Holiday Classic – The Nutcracker

    Young Black Diamond Ballet Dancer Performs in a Holiday Classic – The Nutcracker

      Black Diamond Grade 8 student, Kealy Atkinson, is performing in the Nutcracker Ballet in Calgary. There is still a chance to see Kealy and her fellow dancers. The Jeunesse Classique Ballet company is performing the Nutcracker to bring in the festive season. With delightful characters, your favourite holiday classical music and eager performers ready…

  • Nearly 36,000 Bid Farewell to Royal Alberta Museum

    Nearly 36,000 Bid Farewell to Royal Alberta Museum

      After 48 years in its current home, the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) has officially closed in preparation for its mammoth-sized move to downtown Edmonton. The Royal Alberta Museum was buzzing this past weekend as 35,885 people visited to take in the Glenora galleries one last time. The 48-hour-long weekend celebration invited all Albertans to…

  • Rowan House: December Events

    Rowan House: December Events

      December 10th, 2015 High River Charity Check Stop 2-4pm on Centre Street at Sally’s Food donations are being collected for the Salvation Army and money donations for Rowan House and Victim Services. Last year’s event raised nearly $2,000! December 13th, 2015 Southern Alberta Law Offices – Okotoks The Southern Alberta Law Offices have been…

  • Province Honours shining Star Volunteers

    Province Honours shining Star Volunteers

      Six of Alberta’s outstanding volunteers were in the spotlight as recipients of the 2015 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. Receiving the prestigious awards at a ceremony held at Government House in Edmonton were: Ravina Anand, Edmonton (Youth Category) A committed volunteer since the age of 12, Ravina has supported numerous non-profit organizations, including Big…

  • Oilfields High Hosting Social Media Presentation for Parents

    Oilfields High Hosting Social Media Presentation for Parents

  • Family Activities at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

    Family Activities at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

    Just seven months after openings its doors, the Agrim Centre in Rimbey has become a hub of community activity. A prime example of that takes place December 11 & 12th, with a double header of farm and rodeo fun and education. On December 11th, hundreds of local elementary students will visit the Agrim Centre for…

  • Wildrose Derek Fildebrandt to Host Town Hall Meeting on Bill 6 in Bassano

    Wildrose Derek Fildebrandt to Host Town Hall Meeting on Bill 6 in Bassano

      EDMONTON, AB (December 4, 2015): Wildrose Strathmore-Brooks MLA Derek Fildebrandt will be hosting a local town hall meeting in Bassano for an urgent discussion on Bill 6. The discussion will largely focus on how Bill 6 will directly affect family farms and ranches. Attendees include Wildrose MLAs Rick Strankman, Dave Schneider, Drew Barnes, the…

  • Less than 2 Weeks remaining for Lancaster Fundraising Campaign

    Less than 2 Weeks remaining for Lancaster Fundraising Campaign

      Museum goes global in support of Avro Lancaster KB882 project  There are less than two weeks remaining in the Kickstarter Campaign to fund the transportation of Lancaster Bomber KB882 from Edmundston, New Brunswick to Edmonton, Alberta and to the doors of the Alberta Aviation Museum, a distance of over 4,100 kilometres (over 2,500 miles).…

  • Okotoks RCMP Charity Checkstop for the Food Bank and Rowan House

    Okotoks RCMP Charity Checkstop for the Food Bank and Rowan House

      The 9th Annual Okotoks Charity Checkstop will be held on December 3rd, 2015.  Between the hours of 2pm and 4pm, Okotoks RCMP, Okotoks Municipal Enforcement, Okotoks Fire Dept, and Foothills Regional Victim Services along with Santa and Safety Bear will be on Milligan Drive collecting food and cash donations. The Okotoks Food Bank and Rowan House Emergency Women’s…

  • Tree of Warmth at Okotoks Art Gallery

    Tree of Warmth at Okotoks Art Gallery

    The Tree of Warmth is up at the Okotoks Art Gallery! Until December 12th, the OAG will be accepting donations of new scarves, hats, gloves/mittens, slippers, and socks for those in need this winter. All donations will be distributed to local and regional charities. You can drop off donations to the Art Gallery at 53 North…

  • Literacy for Life Raffles Off Great Travel Destinations!

    Literacy for Life Raffles Off Great Travel Destinations!

      Notice:  The Date of Draw has been changed to January 27th 2016 – Family Literacy Day.  Buy your raffle ticket for only $10.00 a ticket. The tickets will be on sale at the High River Christmas Market and Craft Fair December 4th and 5th.  These make GRATE Stocking Stuffers!  Tickets can also be purchased at the…

  • Memorial service information for Manmeet Bhullar

    Memorial service information for Manmeet Bhullar

    The state memorial service for Manmeet Bhullar, Calgary-Greenway, MLA, will be held on Sunday, November 29. When Sunday, November 29 Viewing: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Service: Noon Location Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 1415 – 14 Avenue NW Calgary Additional information Both the viewing and service are open to the public Seating may be limited…

  • Halloween Howl Successful Thanks to Volunteers

    Halloween Howl Successful Thanks to Volunteers

      On behalf of the Millarville Community we would like to thank the MRAS for the continued sponsorship of this well-loved and much anticipated community event. The Howl was a huge success! Thank you to Melonie for doing all the shopping for the Howl! We had approximately 180 kids participate this year. Thank you to…

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

      Governor General to Invest 45 Recipients into the Order of Canada OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on…

  • Literacy for Life: Programs, Horses, Busy Bees, Raffles and so Much More!

    Literacy for Life: Programs, Horses, Busy Bees, Raffles and so Much More!

      Raffle Notice:  The Date of Draw has been changed to January 27th 2016 – Family Literacy Day.  Buy your raffle ticket for only $10.00 a ticket. The tickets will be on sale at the High River Christmas Market and Craft Fair December 4th and 5th.  These make GRATE Stocking Stuffers!  Tickets can also be purchased at…