Category: Events

Film Festival in Bragg Creek this September

Bragg Creek & Kananaskis Outdoor Recreation is once again hosting the Best of VIMFF 2014 (Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival) on September 6th, 2014! It all takes place at the Bragg Creek Community Centre at 23 White Avenue. The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm (the show ends at approximately 9:45).…

August 24, 2014
Rowan House Goes to the Races

Last Saturday Rowan House joined in on the fun at the Priddis and Millarville Fair. Our stick horse Betty placed 2nd in her class and Harry came in 3rd in the horse race. Many thanks to MRAS for making Rowan House their charity of choice!! (Shared by Rowan House on Facebook) Check out more photos…

August 23, 2014
Green Energy Doors Open Comes to Black Diamond this Fall

In 2014 the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) are partnering to bring the success of the Ontario Green Energy Doors Open to Alberta. Alberta’s Green Energy Doors Open 2014 (GEDO14AB) is an annual, single-day, province-wide showcase providing you with access to Decentralised Energy (DE) projects, businesses, manufacturing sites, education programs…

August 23, 2014
Oilers’ first championship team reunites for Stollery

Champs gather in October to raise money Members of the Edmonton Oilers’ first championship team are reuniting this fall to score some funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Grant Fuhr, Paul Coffey and other members of the 1984 Stanley Cup championship squad are reuniting Oct. 10 at Rexall Place…

August 22, 2014
Free the Fuzz and support the Special Olympics

Parkland Mall shoppers will be entertained to see a couple of police officers suspended on scaffolding in front of Walmart the weekend of August 22 through 24. It’s “Free the Fuzz” weekend, and these courageous cops have committed to staying on the scaffolding until they meet their goal of raising $25,000 for the Special Olympics.…

August 22, 2014
Guy Weadick Days Part 2 This Weeked – F C A Rodeo 2014

Schedule: Friday, August 22nd, 2014: Gates open at 4:00PM, Rodeo starts at 6:00PM Saturday, August 23rd, 2014*: Gates open at 3:00PM, Rodeo starts at 5:00PM Sunday, August 24th, 2014: Gates open at 12:00noon, Rodeo starts at 2:00PM *Slack goes Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 at 10:00AM Ticket Prices: Thurs: Adults $20, Under 16 free Fri/Sat/Sun: Adults…

August 22, 2014
ACPA Trail’s End Cowboy Poetry Gathering in High River this Weekend

This is the 11th annual gathering of Cowboy Poets and Musicians. It all starts today at the Highwood Memorial Centre, across from the entrance of George Lane Park. You can pre-purchase tickets or get them at the door. Ticket information – 403-946-5482 or 403-649-2701 or acpatrailsend@gmail.com Don’t miss the cowboy mercantile while you are in…

August 21, 2014
Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

The floods of 2013 devastated rural communities in the Foothills of Alberta. Sustainability Resources, an Alberta-based non-profit is spearheading a restoration initiative involving the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond. They have garnered the support of a number of suppliers of natural and geotextile products as well as local industry to support the cause.…

August 21, 2014
PC Youth Host All Candidates Debate this Thursday Live on YouTube

During the PC Alberta Leadership race, the Progressive Conservative Youth of Alberta will continue to ensure the voice of the youth is heard. The youth have a vested interest in the future of Alberta, and we want everyone to hear from the people who will be leading this province. The PC Youth of Alberta is…

August 20, 2014
Anyone Can Climb This Mountain!

In 2012/2013, Kevin Papke a local businessman, took his passion for climbing to new heights as he raised over $160,000 in support of Bethany’s seniors and in honour of his father Cec Papke, who was diagnosed with dementia. Kevin along with his family watched as the debilitating condition increasingly affected his father. He wanted to…

August 20, 2014
Ramp Up Quinn’s New Wheels

[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] A member of our community needs your help. Quinn Page-Smith is a hardworking not-for-profit fundraiser and organizer, community volunteer and dedicated mother to four young boys. Becoming paraplegic at the age of 15 fortified her courageous spirit; and she continues to meet every challenge in life with optimism and light-heartedness, compassion and hard-fought wisdom.…

August 19, 2014
Blizzard Day was a Delicious Success in the Foothills

The Foothills Dairy Queen stores had an amazing turnout for Miracle Treat Day. Okotoks brought in over $7,000 while High River saw over $11,000 in Blizzard sales, making a grand total of over $18,000 for the Children’s Hospital. This year DQ® celebrated Miracle Treat Day with even more magic. On Thursday August 14th, 2014, $1…

August 19, 2014
The Tower of London Remembers

In remembrance of the First World War the Tower of London has turned red with poppies. This unique art installation will see the moat around the Tower filled with handmade ceramic poppies by the 11th of November. About the installation Don’t miss the major art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the…

August 19, 2014
Okotoks Shone with Cars and Quilts on Sunday

August 18, 2014
Rosebud Valley is alive with the sound of music at 9th Annual Outdoor Music Festival Aug. 31

Musical performances at the 15 Minutes of Fame Music Festival include John Wort Hannam, Joal Kamps, Fools Tongue; Me & the Mrs. and many others, plus a Dubstep DJ from Edmonton; an interactive Improve Dance Group; a Fire Dancer and an all-male choir. Rosebud, AB – “The 15 Minutes of Fame Music Festival is a…

August 18, 2014