Category: Events

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council: Annual General Meeting

    Sheep Creek Arts Council: Annual General Meeting

      The Annual General Meeting and election of officers for the Sheep Creek Arts Council is to be held on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2pm in the Arts Council gallery at 133 Sunset Blvd West in Turner Valley. Brenda Thompson, President of the Council, invites all members and interested people in the community to…

  • Rowan House Hope & Healing Gala Over 50% Sold!

    Rowan House Hope & Healing Gala Over 50% Sold!

      Emergency Shelter Hopes for First Ever Sell-Out Event High River, AB – 2015 is shaping up to be a great year for the Rowan House Hope and Healing Gala committee. The annual fundraiser is still 7 weeks away and the event is already over 50 percent sold. The planners behind the gala are crossing…

  • It’s Time to Take the Plunge!

    It’s Time to Take the Plunge!

      The Polar Plunge, presented by the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run, is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics Alberta athletes by jumping into our frigid winter lakes. The last plunge is this Saturday, March 14 in Calgary’s Arbour Lake. The fun starts at 12 noon. You still have…

  • Firebrand Glass Studio Lights Up

    Firebrand Glass Studio Lights Up

      One of Tyler’s pieces, Still Water, will be featured in the exhibition, In the Making, at the Kenderdine Gallery. This piece will be part of a traveling exhibition. We will have more information on the travel dates on our website in the coming months. This stunning piece uses light and sound and viewers are…

  • Foothills School Division Choral Fest 2015

    Foothills School Division Choral Fest 2015

      The Foothills School Division Elementary Music Teachers have the opportunity to meet on Specialist PD days to share songs, create UBD’s for melody, rhythm, playing instruments, singing in-tune, or composing songs and plan PD activities that address our music curriculum. One PD opportunity that helps our student singers and allows us, (as teachers) to…

  • Rowan House: Upcoming Events You Can Support

    Rowan House: Upcoming Events You Can Support

      If you’re looking for a good excuse to indulge in some delicious, cheesy pizza, look no further. Papa John’s Pizza in Okotoks is hosting a fundraiser for Rowan House on Tuesday March 10th, so mark your calendar and make sure you mention our name when placing your order that day! If you do, 15%…

  • Set Your Clocks Ahead this Weekend

    Set Your Clocks Ahead this Weekend

    Sunday, March 8, 2015, 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 8, 2015, 3:00:00 AM local daylight time instead

  • Rowan House: We Rose, We Marched, We Danced!

    Rowan House: We Rose, We Marched, We Danced!

      Rowan House would like to thank everyone who came out for our inaugural One Billion Rising event. We had a great turn-out for the march to raise awareness about violence against women, and we feel there was quite a positive response from people we passed through town. We’d also like to extend our gratitude…

  • Okotoks Art Gallery New Exhibits Take a Look at Nature

    Okotoks Art Gallery New Exhibits Take a Look at Nature

    Two new exhibits are coming to the Okotoks Art Gallery from March 7th to April 25th. An opening reception will be held Saturday, March 7th from 1:00 to 3:00pm. This is a free event. Conversations with Nature by Janet Dwyer Small Gallery Janet Dwyer is inspired by the infinite variety and exact structures found in…

  • Update on Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley

    Update on Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley

    Just to dispel a few rumours that have been hitting social media, Barry Crane, from the Foothills Lions Club confirmed that the Spray Park will be Free of any admittance charge. The Grand Opening is being planned for May 30th, 2015 so watch for the details. That’s only three months away! There are a few…

  • Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the Legion this Friday

    Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the Legion this Friday

    On Friday March 6th the Turner Valley Legion will be hosting a St Patrick’s celebration. Tickets are $30 which includes the dinner. The doors open at 4:30pm. The Irish Dancers take to the stage at 5:30pm. We will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, a veggie, broccoli, onion and Caesar salad, coleslaw and carrot cake…

  • We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP!

    We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP!

      “Women in Policing” Career Presentation (Calgary, Alberta) – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make…

  • Mount Royal University to Host Aviation Career Expo

    Mount Royal University to Host Aviation Career Expo

      The Bissett School of Business at Mount Royal University is hosting an Aviation Career Expo at Mount Royal University on March 14, 2015. The Expo takes place from 9am to 3pm with free admission. Whether you are a pilot or are looking to become one, you’ll find everything you need to expand your networking…

  • Windspeaker: Miyo Wicehtowin Walk Set for Mid-April

    Windspeaker: Miyo Wicehtowin Walk Set for Mid-April

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  • Sheep Creek Arts Council: Scrapbooking Crop Fest for Rowan House

    Sheep Creek Arts Council: Scrapbooking Crop Fest for Rowan House

      On March 7, 2015 the Scrapbook Club (an active club within the Sheep Creek Arts Council) is hosting a “Crop Fest” in support of Rowan House. This event taking place from 10am to 10pm, will not only interest dedicated “scrapbookers” and card-makers but will also appeal to community members who are invited to drop…