Category: Events

  • Discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance at the Art Gallery of Alberta

    Discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance at the Art Gallery of Alberta

      Nocturne: Berlin Noir October 24, 2015 Edmonton, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) invites you to discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance…Berlin Noir.  Nocturne: Berlin Noir is Your AGA’s annual Halloween masquerade, and takes place this year on Friday, October 24. Celebrate…

  • STARS Celebrates 30 Years of Care in the Air

    STARS Celebrates 30 Years of Care in the Air

      Alberta – Have you ever watched a STARS helicopter fly overhead and wondered what goes on inside? Or wanted to ask a STARS crew member a question? Here’s your chance to do all this and more at one of STARS’ upcoming open houses. To mark our 30th anniversary, STARS is opening the doors of…

  • High River Library: Colouring Contest and Homecoming

    High River Library: Colouring Contest and Homecoming

      Random draws of all entries on Saturday, September 26. It has been proven that colouring helps you de-stress and unwind. Pick up a colouring sheet supplied around town by Literacy for Life or choose your own sheet. Show off your creativity and win a prize. Sponsored by: A River Ran Through It Cafe (509A…

  • Alberta Culture Days Offers Free Admission to Many Historical Sites

    Enjoy free admission at Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums during Alberta Culture Days Alberta families will be able to visit many of Alberta’s historic sites and museums for free as the province celebrates Alberta Culture Days, September 25-27. As part of the celebrations, 14 of the historic sites and museums will be offering family-friendly…

  • Are You a Diehard Blue Jays Fan?

    Are You a Diehard Blue Jays Fan?

    “How many diehard Blue Jays fans are there in Alberta?” asks Roger Jewett, CEO of Calgary-based Jump On Flyaways. “We’re about to find out! We’re crowdsourcing Alberta for 158 fans to fill a flight to see the Jays in action at game 2 (Oct 9) of the American League Division Series.” “The Blue Jays have…

  • Finance Minister Reaching Out To Albertans Through Pre-Budget Telephone Town Halls

    Finance Minister Joe Ceci is inviting Albertans to share their thoughts and priorities on the upcoming budget through telephone town halls on September 21 and 23. Albertans from across the province will be able to share their ideas directly with the Finance Minister on how the government can improve their quality of life and build…

  • Foothills Lions Club Golf Tournament Success

    Foothills Lions Club Golf Tournament Success

    On July 24th we held our 3rd annual Foothills Lions Golf Tournament at the Turner Valley Golf Course. From the proceeds, the Foothills Lions have donated $9,300.00 to CLERC (Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre). In  the picture are CLERC Chairman, Lion James Lee, Golf Chairman Lion Tyler Bray and CLERC Treasurer Gord Plusky.  The Foothills Lions…

  • Bob Lochhead Lions Memorial Park Dedication

    Bob Lochhead Lions Memorial Park Dedication

    By Pam Jones, Editor. Last Sunday I had the honour of attending the dedication ceremony for the Bob Lochhead Lions Memorial Park on 5th Street South West in Black Diamond. This campground and park has long been known as the Centennial Park but in memory and honour of Bob Lochhead the town agreed to allow…

  • “Meet New Friends or Join an Interest Group” Meeting ~ Sheep River Library

    “Meet New Friends or Join an Interest Group” Meeting ~ Sheep River Library

    Newcomers to Black Diamond and Turner Valley can have an easy introduction to local groups and community activities thanks to an event being hosted at the Sheep River Library on Friday, Sept. 25th at 7:00 pm.  This is the third meeting of its kind this year, explains SRL Board Chairperson Diane Osberg, and is open…

  • Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales – 2015 Season Final

    Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales – 2015 Season Final

    The final Parade of Garage Sales in the Diamond Valley area for 2015 will be held the weekend of September 26th and 27th. We have hosted several Parade of Garage Sales this year throughout the summer by popular demand. We are now hosting the last weekend of sales for this year and hope you will…

  • Millarville Horticultural Society: Banding Bluebirds

    Millarville Horticultural Society: Banding Bluebirds

      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. Tuesday, October 13 Suzanne Maidment will be speaking on banding bluebirds. Please remember to like us on Facebook! Whether you are a novice…

  • RCMP Calgary – Aboriginal Career Presentation

    RCMP Calgary – Aboriginal Career Presentation

      We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP! (Calgary, Alberta) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for Aboriginal people interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in your community and your country.…

  • Plan It High River Focused on Supporting Community-led Events

    Plan It High River Focused on Supporting Community-led Events

                HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River has implemented the Plan It High River project as an initiative to support community groups in planning and executing existing and new events.  “The outcomes from the project will be a new set of tools, processes and best practices that event planners and community groups can…

  • Turner Valley Legion Presents: Harvest Fest

    Turner Valley Legion Presents: Harvest Fest

      Silent Auction: Saturday, September 19, 2015, 9am to 8pm. Buffet Breakfast: 9:00 – Noon with Sausages, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Pancakes, French Toast. Soup & Sandwich Lunch Special: 11:30 – 2:30 Buffet Dinner: 6:00 pm with Barbecued Pork Ribs. Entertainment: 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Meat draws and 50/50 draws. Friday preview and early…

  • Who Would Want a Carbon Tax? and What the Heck is Cap and Trade?

    Who Would Want a Carbon Tax? and What the Heck is Cap and Trade?

    Green Party of Alberta The Special Presentation of “Who would want a carbon tax? And what the heck is cap and trade?” HAS BEEN CANCELLED in both Calgary and Red Deer. We apologize for any inconvenience. Green Party of Alberta · Calgary, Alberta T2L 1Y4, Canada A critical discussion to inform policy decisions before the…