Category: Events

Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed afternoon has 12 teams of 3 adults from local businesses competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team is also working hard to get pledges and donations to be the “Literacy Fundraiser” of the…

September 5, 2014
Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

To begin the 2014 Fall Class season, the Sheep Creek Arts Council members invite new and returning members to join us for a membership appreciation and registration day on Saturday, September 13th from 10am to 1pm. This will provide an opportunity for all to visit our classroom facilities at 133 Sunset Blvd., West in Turner…

September 5, 2014
Foothills Area Hockey Development Fundraiser

Come out to the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex in High River for a Western Hockey League pre-season game between the Calgary Hitmen and the Medicine Hat Tigers this Saturday, September 6th. The games starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids so very affordable evening out for the entire family! Get…

September 4, 2014
Sheep Creek Arts Council Art Market

The Sheep Creek Arts Council presents a show and sale of members’ works on Saturday, September 27th in celebration of Alberta Culture Days and local artists. The show goes from 10am to 3pm at 133 Sunset Blvd in Turner Valley. Check out what local artists have created and pick up a unique piece for yourself…

September 4, 2014
Black Diamond/Turner Valley – Joint Registration Night

There will be a joint registration night for community groups serving Black Diamond and Turner Valley.

September 3, 2014
Tour of Alberta to Start Today with World-Class Field

Big-Race Champions, World and National Champions CALGARY, ALBERTA – The Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial, Canada’s largest professional cycling race and one of Alberta’s biggest international sporting events, will kick off this evening at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Starting with the first rider at 6:05 pm, the 118 world-class field will roll…

September 2, 2014
Family Dinner is on the Decline: M&M Meat Shops Encourages Canadians to Bring Back the Lost Art of Dinner

Join the 10thAnnual National Family Dinner Night Festivities on Thursday, September 18 It’s no secret that our lives are busy. Many commitments compete for our time on a daily basis, making it increasingly difficult to carve out time for family and friends in a world filled with meetings, practices and classes, games and recitals. On…

September 1, 2014
Have You Visited the Turner Valley Gas Plant?

Turner Valley, May 14, 1914. The dramatic rush blasting from Calgary Petroleum Product’s Dingman No. 1 well would soon help change the nature of Alberta forever. Here, the discovery of petroleum 100 years ago led to the creation of Alberta’s first natural gas plant, helping start the modern era of oil and gas exploration and…

August 31, 2014
Tour of Alberta Will Cause Temporary Road Closures

The Tour of Alberta returns this September and highways along the racing route will be closed to allow elite, international cyclists battle it out during the six-day race across Alberta. Sections of highway and other roadways will close temporarily to accommodate the passage of cyclists and their entourage between September 2 and 7. Motorists can…

August 30, 2014
Bark For Life in Okotoks 2014

The Canadian Cancer Society Bark For Life is a 2- to 4-hour fundraising walk for dogs and their owners to celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back against the disease. More than just a walk, Bark For Life is an opportunity for people to…

August 30, 2014
High River Carnival Cancelled But a Local Church Steps Up to Fill the Gap

The Carnival and Midway that was planned in High River for September 5th to 7th has had to be cancelled. The company, A-1 Midway, that supplies the rides, etc is unable to keep their commitment due to unforeseen circumstances. There is good news for the families of High River. The Salvation Army church is having…

August 29, 2014
Bar U Ranch Chore Horse Competition

Horse Power – the Original Big Engine! Parks Canada – Experience the ultimate in teamwork on Sunday, September 7. Watch a working partnership between man and beast as they try to best a timed obstacle course. It harkens back to times when getting the chores done depended on horses. Today’s teamsters will bring their animals…

August 29, 2014
Online Facebook Auction for Ramp Up Quinn’s New Wheels

If you are part of the Facebook community and want to help out with the fundraising for Quinn Page-Smith’s new wheelchair you can check out this online auction. The local Foothills community is really getting on board and posting alot of wonderful items on the site. You will have to check back often as things…

August 27, 2014
Country Harvest Shindig in Turner Valley

Join us for a boot stomping great time September 19th and 20th at the Tuner Valley Legion! Friday and Saturday both start off with a traditional country breakfast at 9am. There will be a silent auction with over 100 items that opens Friday night at 5pm. The bidding closes Saturday at 9pm. On Saturday there…

August 25, 2014
Ride for the Ranch Returns!

The Ride for the Ranch returns on September 13th to Glenbow Ranch Park. Help Raise Money to Complete the Trail to Calgary! The Ride for the Ranch will be raising money to complete Bearspaw Trail next year. Once completed, this trail will link with the City of Calgary’s Haskayne Park, which is planned to open…

August 24, 2014