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Halloween in Diamond Valley
Well it’s all over for another year and by all accounts it was a blast. Between the Spook House, the Zombie Minirun and door-to door it sounds like everyone really enjoyed themselves. The Gazette took a few photos last night from the Trick or Treaters and, like some of the comments on Facebook today, we…
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Last Chance for the BIG Scare ~ Carn-Evil and Zombie Survivor!
Make sure you head over to the fantastic, spooky, Spook House at the Turner Valley Legion when you’re out halloweening this evening. This year the annual CARN-EVIL is scarier than ever but the ghosts and vampires will tame it down if you ask for a no-scare experience or really turn the heat up if you’re…
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Canadians can Make a Powerful Difference During Daylight Savings Time
When citizens turn back their clocks on November 1st, RONA and Call2Recycle remind them to turn in their batteries! TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2015 /CNW/ – This Fall, Call2Recycle, Canada’s national consumer battery recycling organization, and RONA, a major Canadian retailer and distributor of hardware, building materials and home renovation products, encourage Canadians to take…
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Turner Valley Legion Branch #78 ~ First Poppy Ceremony
The First Poppy Ceremony took place this afternoon at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 in Turner Valley. The ceremonial pinning of the Poppies on local dignitaries kicks off the local Poppy Fund Campaign every year. It is first done in Ottawa on the Governor General, then the Lieutenant Governors of each Province and then…
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University of Calgary’s Spooky Science invites families to tap into inner Einstein-Frankenstein
Faculty of Science partners with CF Market Mall for demos and experiments at Halloween event By Gloria Visser-Niven October 30, 2015 CF Market Mall and the Faculty of Science have teamed up to create a Spooky Science Halloween for families this weekend. Young and old can tap into their inner Einstein-Frankenstein on Saturday, Oct.…
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Partners for Safety wants Everyone to have a Safe and Happy Halloween
The Calgary Partners for Safety are sharing Halloween safety tips and will be out patrolling neighbourhoods on Oct. 31 to provide safe and trusted contacts for trick-or-treaters in need. The Partners, coordinated by Calgary’s Child Magazine, include The City of Calgary, Alberta Health Services and Shaw Communications. “Every year we are happy to come together…
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Urgent! ~ Zombie’s Needed Now!
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Put Safety First at Halloween
OTTAWA, Oct. 26, 2015 /CNW/ – Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for children. Following a few safety tips will help to ensure that it is a safe experience for the whole family. Tips for parents – food allergies or sensitivities Consider giving out treats that do not contain ingredients like peanuts, tree…
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The United Churches Open Jacket Racket Again in Foothills
This program provides FREE winter clothing (jackets as well as snow pants, boots, hats and mittens) to those in need. Turner Valley’s United Church in the Valley (125 Royal Ave): Winter clothing will be available Tuesdays from October 13 to December 16, 2015 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Drop off gently used jackets to the church on Tuesday or Thursday.…
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Diwali: A Celebration of Light at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
On October 28, 2015, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta will mark its third annual Diwali celebration, an occasion that has come to be known world-wide as the festival of lights. “A wonderful characteristic of light is that it has a way of drawing us together,” said Speaker Wanner. “For Hindus and many cultures around the…
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On It! Public Transit Project Information Session in Diamond-Valley
The CRP will be hosting Information Sessions in both Black Diamond and Turner Valley regarding a regional public transit project. The Turner Valley session will be on Monday, October 26th in the Sheep River Library from 4:30 to 8pm. The Black Diamond session will be held in the Town Office, Main Floor, from 4 to…
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Motorrad Zombie Survivors Minirun to Benefit Turner Valley School Playground
Everyone is invited to participate in the fun of a mini Zombie Survivors Run. Participants will go through an obstacle course while eluding zombies for the opportunity to win prizes. The fun takes place October 23rd to 31st every evening from 6 to 8pm at the Motorrad Performance Motorcycle Shop in Turner Valley (across from the…
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Shop (small) Until you Drop this Saturday!
Canadians who shop small will make a big difference on October 24 Toronto, October 22, 2015 – This weekend presents the perfect opportunity for consumers who want to make a big difference in their local community by shopping small. October 24 marks the fourth annual Small Business Saturday, when Canadians turn out to support…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Commemorating the Events of October 2014
Ottawa, Ontario 22 October 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement to commemorate the events of October 2014: “One year ago today, terrorist attacks were carried out against fellow Canadians at hallowed national sites of commemoration and democracy. “Let us pause on this date to remember Corporal Nathan Cirillo who fell while…
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Statement by Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on the anniversary of the Parliament Hill shooting
October 22, 2015 OTTAWA, ON – The Prime Minister-designate, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Parliament Hill shooting: “One year ago, our nation was shaken by brutal and heartless acts of violence that occurred in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and in Ottawa on Parliament Hill. We are grateful for all the…
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