Category: Events

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on Family Day

    Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on Family Day

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Albertans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the provincial Family Day holiday on February 16. “No matter what direction we may take in life, we are fundamentally shaped by family. In family, we find the source of our identity, the learning ground of tradition, the frame of memory…

  • Legislative Assembly of Alberta Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada

    Legislative Assembly of Alberta Commemorates 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada

    “The national flag of Canada stands for a nation that is peaceful and free and for a people who are compassionate, strong and welcoming to all. It’s important to take the time to honour this cherished symbol and to reflect on all that it means to us as Canadians.” – His Honour Colonel (Ret’d) the…

  • Field now complete for 2015 Tim Hortons Brier

    Field now complete for 2015 Tim Hortons Brier

      By Al Cameron All 14 teams that will travel to Calgary for the 2015 Tim Hortons Brier, presented by SecurTek Monitoring Solutions, have now been determined. The field was finalized on Tuesday with the completion of the Prince Edward Island championship, which followed a cross-country bonanza of provincial/territorial finals on Sunday to decided the…

  • Canadian Armed Forces celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada

    Canadian Armed Forces celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada

    Ottawa – The Honourable Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, is joining members of the Canadian Armed Forces at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) today as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada. Further,…

  • RCMP Deliver Prevention News and Valentines to Seniors

    RCMP Deliver Prevention News and Valentines to Seniors

    On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 5 St. Albert RCMP officers attended the Chateau Mission Senior’s home for a special purpose. They delivered Fraud prevention flyers to the residents that explained how to protect yourself from scams. Then the uniformed RCMP officers gave each resident an old fashioned Valentine card as that romantic holiday is almost…

  • 2015 Canada Winter Games: Official 2015 Games Mobile Site

    2015 Canada Winter Games: Official 2015 Games Mobile Site

      Prince George, BC – The 2015 Canada Winter Games unveiled a mobile sub-site, on February 2nd, optimized for all smartphone platforms. The 2015 Games mobile site, sponsored by Shaw Go WIFI is geared towards 2015 Games athletes, volunteers and attendees and can now be accessed at m.canadagames2015.ca. Users are encouraged to save the link…

  • Have fun this Family Day with free admission to Alberta’s provincial historic sites, museums and parks!

    Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day by visiting our provincial museums, historic sites and parks for special events, including Family Fishing Weekend! Historic Sites and Museums All of the following sites will offer free admission on Monday, Feb.16. Oil Sands Discovery Centre – Fort McMurray The Odd-Lot Puppetry Company is presenting an all new…

  • Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

    Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

    Family Day Unplugged at the Okotoks Recreation Centre Monday, February 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 3:30pm Family Day is a holiday recognized in Alberta as a way for families to spend time together. The Town of Okotoks, along with Okotoks Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), recognizes the importance of this and is planning its…

  • Okotoks Hall of Fame Awards – Call for Nominations

    Okotoks Hall of Fame Awards – Call for Nominations

    Help nominate the outstanding accomplishments of Okotoks athletes, people in the areas of arts, culture and those who have made long-standing and significant contributions to the community. Inductees will be honoured with a permanent plaque on the Okotoks Hall of Fame wall located at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Nominations are open February 1 to March 31. Nomination…

  • World of Choices Coming to Okotoks in March

    World of Choices Coming to Okotoks in March

      Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Foothills Centennial Center as we celebrate the World of Choices available to you. If you are a young woman in Grade 10, 11 or 12 you are invited to join local Career Mentors as they share exciting aspects of their work. You will be exposed to…

  • Show your Love this Valentine’s month at the Lions’ Spray Park Pampered Chef Fundraiser

    Show your Love this Valentine’s month at the Lions’ Spray Park Pampered Chef Fundraiser

      Join us for an evening of food & fun; see what’s new with the Pampered Chef. On this special night 15% of all orders will be donated to the Lions Club to help finish landscaping at the fantastic new Spray Park, set to open this summer season in Turner Valley. When: Thursday Feb. 12th…

  • Rowan House Rises for Revolution

    Rowan House Rises for Revolution

      Emergency Shelter Holds March in Support of Global One Billion Rising Event High River, AB – Rowan House Emergency Shelter invites the Foothills community to join the revolution and participate in a march raising awareness about violence against women. It will take place Saturday, February 14th starting at Highwood High School at noon. Statistics…

  • Support Rowan House at these Upcoming Events

    Support Rowan House at these Upcoming Events

    Hope and Healing Gala Tickets for our 2015 Hope and Healing Gala go on sale January 30th. Taking place at Lynnwood Ranch, it promises to be another fun evening! Entertainment by the Tanya Ryan Band and the Calgary Fiddlers with Guest Speaker: Calgary Stampeder’s Anthony Parker for the Leading Change Project. And of course great…

  • SNAPS – Show the Love heArt Gala

    SNAPS – Show the Love heArt Gala

    Plan to attend on February 6, 2015, 7 to 10pm at Alta Vita Restorante. You can also stay for the after party ($5 after 10pm). Tickets are $20/person or $25/SNAPS family and available at Alta Vita, SNAPS office, Sheena’s Sweets and Such, Small Things. There are a limited number of tickets available. There will be…

  • Volunteer Committee Created to Organize Little Britches Parade

    Volunteer Committee Created to Organize Little Britches Parade

      High River, AB: Community members have taken the initiative and created a volunteer committee that will organize this year’s Little Britches Parade. A local resident, Hank Leeferink, has assumed responsibility for leading the event’s organization. The Town had stepped in to assist with last year’s parade after the Chamber of Commerce indicated that it…