Category: Events

This Sunday is Robbie Burns Day

A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems. The suppers are held on or near January 25, 2015, sometimes also known as Robert Burns Day, Robbie Burns Day or Burns Night. Burns suppers are most common in Scotland and Northern Ireland but…

January 24, 2015
Foothills School Division News: Family Literacy Day

Held annually on January 27, this national initiative raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. It’s a popular initiative in FSD and our schools are busy planning a variety of fun activities to encourage students and their families to learn together. Taking time every day to…

January 23, 2015
Ladies Day on the Slopes Tomorrow

This is a day for the Ladies to get out and hit the slopes at Castle Mountain with the girls! Our Ladies Day program offers guided instruction in a supportive environment with a positive teaching approach to enhance your skills and development. Kicking off on 22nd Jan at 7pm we have live music with Heather…

January 22, 2015
The Rothney Observatory Offers Public a Chance to view Comet Lovejoy Tonight

Sky Conditions – Clear skies forecast, good conditions to view comet. The last time Comet Lovejoy flew by earth was 12,000 years ago. The comet is now visible as it flies through the constellation Aries. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is inviting the public to view Comet Lovejoy on Thursday January 22, 8pm to 10pm.…

January 22, 2015
Lessons from Coyote

Lessons from Coyote There is a problem with coyotes in North America. A decade of ecological research has shown coyotes enhance biodiversity, regulate other pest species and that lethal management of coyotes is an ineffective coexistence strategy. Yet, one coyote is killed every minute every year by people in the US and kill rates for…

January 21, 2015
Sheep River Library: Take a Trip at the Library

Join us for a free evening of travel inspiration, whether it be a ‘Day Trip’ to Drumheller, a ‘Jaunt’ to Jasper or an ‘Adventure’ to Alaska, Atlantic Canada – even Australia! This will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm. The slideshow is courtesy of our guest speaker from Anderson Vacations, Deb Hutton. There…

January 21, 2015
A Whole New Batch of Performers Joins the Big Valley Jamboree Roster

CAMROSE, AB – The Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta is getting closer every day, and we have a whole new batch of performers to announce to make that wait just a little bit easier. From kick-off to closing night, our schedule is shaping up quick. Dallas Smith Making his BVJ debut, the first addition…

January 20, 2015
Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial’s 2015 Host Communities Announced

SPRUCE GROVE, ALBERTA – From September 2 – 7, 2015, the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial will make stops through seven official host communities this year, with support from the Municipal District of Greenview and Parks Canada. Previously announced, the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie will host the first…

January 17, 2015
Turner Valley School News: Family Literacy Day Heads to the Beach

Bring Your Family! Read on the Beach! It’s time to grab your sunnys and your flip flops, unfold your beach blanket, put on your Hawaiian shirt or sarong, find your favourite book or board game and surf on down to the gym to get beachy with some Family Literacy Day fun! Come to the “Reading…

January 16, 2015
Kananaskis Avalanche Awareness Day 2015

11:00 – 15:00 on Jan 18, 2015 at the Burstall Pass Parking Lot A hands-on FREE day of activities, demos, and information on avalanche and winter safety and survival, to mark Avalanche Awareness Week. Learn about winter recreation opportunities in Kananaskis, winter survival techniques (fire starting and quinzee construction), ecology and wildlife. Activities include: Snowpack…

January 16, 2015
World Snow Day

World Snow Day is the second phase of the ‘Bring Children to the Snow’ campaign. The first phase of the campaign, called SnowKidz, was launched in 2009. The SnowKidz project aims to encourage FIS Member National Ski Associations to promote snow sports within their country. Meanwhile, World Snow Day looks beyond the FIS membership to…

January 14, 2015
Alumni Concert to start High River Lions Music Festival Season

The High River and District Lions Music Festival is back for its 2015 season, and it begins with a celebration of past seasons. An Alumni Concert on February 28, 2015 at the High River United Church will be the official kickoff for the competitive festival. “This concert will give former volunteers, families and supporters a…

January 13, 2015
Sheep River Library Presents the Author of “The Economics of Happiness”

The 2015 Winter Speaker Series is entitled Community and Land. This speaker series is brought to you via video conference at the Sheep River Library on Tuesdays from 7 to 8pm. Everyone is welcome! Tuesday January 20: Social Return on Investment presented by Mark Anielski Author, Mark Anielski is the Chief Well-being Officer, Cofounder and…

January 11, 2015
Six for Six from Fore!

The Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic held last summer in conjunction with the RCMP Turner Valley Detachment has made presentations totalling $6,000 to six schools in our area. The $1,000 cheques were presented to: Chief Jacob Bearspaw Memorial School towards the new iPads for graduating students to use C. Ian McLaren School towards a Yamaha…

January 9, 2015
GRPF: “In the Trenches” Workshops Announced by Community Partnership

A community focused partnership is offering “In the Trenches” workshops aimed at providing local non-profit organizations and small businesses with practical skills they need to succeed. The partners include Bow Valley College (BVC) in Cochrane, the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP), Community Futures Centre West (CFCW) and Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF). “These sessions follow the…

January 9, 2015