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Statement by Minister of National Defence and Minister of Veterans Affairs commemorating the events of October 2014
October 22, 2015 OTTAWA – Today, the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, issued the following statement to commemorate the attacks of October 2014: “One year ago this week, Canada’s ideals of freedom and democracy came under attack when radicalized individuals killed two members of…
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Turner Valley School News: Alberta Authors Visit Sheep River Library
October brings Canadian Library Month. For the last three years Sheep River Library has joined the celebration of Library Month with author visits for elementary school students, and this year is no exception. Turner Valley School and C.I. McLaren students have been invited once again to sit by the fireside for fun and informative talks given by a variety of Alberta authors and…
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Ask the Expert: Free Small Business Event in Black Diamond
Are you the owner of a small business, sole proprietor or home based business in the Diamond Valley? Or are you thinking of setting up a business? Then come along to this FREE informal event. You’ll meet a range of business experts that can provide you with helpful free advice-everything from business finance, marketing, employee…
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Millarville Horticulture Club: AGM and Winter Planters
Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. November 10th is next meeting of the fall. This meeting is our AGM. Come and vote. December 8th we will be making winter planters with…
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Heartland Filming in High River Oct 19-22
HIGH RIVER, AB: Heartland film crews will once again return to High River on Monday, October 19 and will be in the downtown area until the evening of Thursday, October 22. On Monday, October 19 crews will be parking equipment and vehicles along the former railway tracks and gravel area between 1st and Centre…
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OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days
By Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events & Agriculture, Calgary Stampede Breathtaking views and perfect late summer weather greeted nearly 500 guests at the Calgary Stampede OH Ranch during this August’s Open Farm Days. For the first time since the historic property was gifted to the Calgary Stampede Foundation in 2012, the OH Ranch opened…
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Munich: The Birthplace of Oktoberfest
The History of the Oktoberfest Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event. The fields have…
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The Art Gallery of Alberta Opens Three Exciting Exhibitions to Finish the 2015 Season
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Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016
Women’s Only Obstacle Race benefitting Easter Seals Alberta and Children’s Hospital Aid Society Calgary AB – Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016! Woman2Warrior Calgary is a non-timed run covering about 4.5km of trails and terrain. The course features obstacles to test strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure. The event will take place on May…
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Town to Host Final Open House for Phase III of Heritage Inventory Project
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is inviting residents to share their knowledge and memories of shortlisted historic properties at the final open house of Phase III of the Heritage Inventory Project. “As we move into the final stage of this project, we want to give residents another chance to share any…
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Man Van Visits Communities in Southern Alberta
The Urban Man Van will be in Calgary at the following locations and dates: Saturday, October 24th Safeway – Ogden 7740 18th Street SE 11:00 – 2:00 Saturday, November 7th Safeway – Whitehorn 3550 32 Ave. NE 11:00 – 2:00 Friday, November 20th Alberta Treasury Branch Chinook Centre 12:00 – 3:00 The Combines for…
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Time and Date: Thanksgiving Day in Canada
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Chris Koch Encourages Others To Be All They Can Be
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River has invited Chris Koch, a motivational speaker born and raised in the small farming and ranching community of Nanton, Alberta, to share his inspiring message of “if I can…” with residents. Born without arms or legs, “It was clearly established early in my life that I…
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Regimental Ball Raised the Roof
By Pam Jones, Editor. One hundred and twenty-five people did a lot of things on Saturday, September 26th at the Turner Valley Detachment’s RCMP Regimental Ball held at the Millarville Rodeo Hall. Dressed in their finery, community members mingled with law enforcement officers and their ‘better halves’ and did a whole lot of laughing, talking,…
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AFN Open Forum on 2015 Federal Election to increase momentum for focus on First Nations priorities
Federal party leaders invited to engage with First Nations OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is convening an Open Forum on First Nations and the 2015 Federal Election on October 7, 2015 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort in Enoch, Alberta. The Forum will focus discussion on First Nations priorities and…
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