Category: Events

  • Dark Night Star Light Open House at Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

    Dark Night Star Light Open House at Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

    Saturday, November 15th 8pm to 11pm Entrance fee: $20 per car or $10 per person* Preserving the wilderness of the night sky is an important mission of astronomers. This is the easiest form of pollution to mitigate, yet light abatement is the one of the most misunderstood. Join us to learn more about the dark…

  • A Home for Christ: a Nativity Exhibition

    A Home for Christ: a Nativity Exhibition

    One of the most inspiring shows in the Foothills area returns for its 15th year in High River. The High River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents “A HOME FOR CHRIST”, a Nativity Exhibit. Cultural representations of the nativity scene are set in the midst of a transformed gymnasium. This…

  • High River Draft Downtown ARP ready for review November 13

    High River Draft Downtown ARP ready for review November 13

    Over the past several months, hundreds of High River residents have shared their ideas for the future as part of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) process. This November, the plan itself will be available for community review. “The residents of High River have been generous with their time and ideas, which have gone a…

  • Remembrance Day Service in Diamond Valley

    Remembrance Day Service in Diamond Valley

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley held their Remembrance Day service at Oilfields High School this morning. Lunch followed at the Legion in Turner Valley and the wreaths were placed around a portable cenotaph in the Veterans Hall. Please enjoy the pictorial display below.      

  • Canada’s War Memorial Rededicated Today at Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa

    Canada’s War Memorial Rededicated Today at Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Canada’s National War Memorial, the scene of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s death less than a month ago, was rededicated today to add the dates of the Afghanistan mission and the South African War and a new inscription: “In Service to Canada — Au service du Canada.” The rededication was performed by Governor General David Johnston and…

  • The Scotiabank Giller Prize is Awarded Tonight

    The Scotiabank Giller Prize is Awarded Tonight

    Deepa Mehta, Yannick Bisson and David Usher to Join Kim Coates, Jessica Paré and Naomi Klein as Presenters at the 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala JUNO Award-nominated classical pianist Jan Lisiecki will perform at the gala broadcast The 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize will be broadcast on CBC Television at 9 p.m. (10 p.m. AT /…

  • Okotoks is Making it Fun to Shop Locally this Holiday Season!

    Okotoks is Making it Fun to Shop Locally this Holiday Season!

    Olde Towne Passport Program Nov 21 to December 31, 2014 Head down to Olde Towne Okotoks and take part in the Christmas Passport Program! Shop in Olde Towne Okotoks for a chance to win a $1000 shopping spree! With each $10 purchase at a participating store, receive one stamp. When your passport has 10 stamps,…

  • 2014 Royal Tour of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

    2014 Royal Tour of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

    Ottawa – The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will highlight the achievements of Canadian heroes—those who serve in the military or at home in their communities—during their Royal Tour of Canada (November 10 and 11). Her Royal Highness The…

  • CBC: Berlin Wall, 25 years after fall of communism

    CBC: Berlin Wall, 25 years after fall of communism

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  • Remembrance Day Services in the Foothills

    The Centennial Centre will be the location of the service for Okotoks once again. The service will start at 10am with the doors open at 9am and music starting at 9:30am. The Turner Valley Legion will be holding a service on Remembrance Day at the Oilfields High School once again this year. The service will…

  • Turner Valley Churches are Warming up the Christmas Tea

    Turner Valley Churches are Warming up the Christmas Tea

    Two of Turner Valley’s Churches are holding their Annual Christmas Teas this month. St. George’s Anglican will hold their Tea and Bake Sale this Saturday (November 6th) from 2 to 4pm in the church hall. Stock up on your Christmas baking and don’t forget the Christmas cake! The United Church in the Valley will hold…

  • Community Visioning 2014

    Community Visioning 2014

    Share Your Ideas.  Shape Your Community.  Share to Shape 2014. The Town of Okotoks is an exceptional place to call home.  Okotoks is also growing and we value your input.  Share your ideas to shape your community as Okotoks plans its future. Upcoming Events: Imagine The Future Community Workshop Wednesday, November 12, 2014   7:00pm -9:00pm…

  • Diamond Valley Fire Department Food Drive Starts Tonight

    Diamond Valley Fire Department Food Drive Starts Tonight

    Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Department annual door to door Food Drive starts tonight in Black Diamond and continues Tuesday night in Turner Valley! Every little bit helps, please watch for the flashing lights of the fire truck! The door-to-door drive runs from approximately 6:30 to 9pm. If you miss the firefighters then you…

  • High River’s local history, unique architecture and significant people shared at open house

    High River’s local history, unique architecture and significant people shared at open house

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is inviting all history buffs, town historians and residents to come and learn more about the town’s beautiful historic homes at a public open house for Phase II of the Residential Heritage Inventory Project. The open house will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5 to…

  • If You Missed This One….There Will Be Another!!!

    If You Missed This One….There Will Be Another!!!

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]The 1st Annual A Taste of Diamond Valley was very well attended and should bring a welcome addition to the Oilfields Food Bank. Since the annual Christmas Concert is no longer being held the Food Bank has been struggling to find other ways to help fill their shelves at this time of year. Sarah Harrold,…