Category: Events

  • Bluerock Gallery – Loves Me, Loves Me Not: New Works by Alysse Bowd and Angie Rees

    Bluerock Gallery – Loves Me, Loves Me Not: New Works by Alysse Bowd and Angie Rees

    Now showing in the gallery until September 3rd, 2014. Alysse Bowd: Flowers have a history of romance and mischief. Once they spoke a secret and silent language, the language of lovers. A single poesy whispering a fancy, a feeling, a fate. A bouquet scripting a story. Little girls play, each petal falls to the floor.…

  • CASS: Dr. John Hattie Presenting in Alberta

    CASS: Dr. John Hattie Presenting in Alberta

    (EDMONTON) – The College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS), in conjunction with the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortiums and the Grande Prairie Public School District, is proud to host a series of presentations by Dr. John Hattie across Alberta during the week of August of 18 – 22, 2015 Dr. Hattie is one of the…

  • Delicious Berries Up For Grabs!

    Delicious Berries Up For Grabs!

    Annual Huckleberry Festival August 23, 2014 Castle Mountain Resort, AB – If it’s fun you are after then the Annual Huckleberry Festival is the place to be on 23rd August, 2014. The recent warm sunny weather has produced the sweetest berries so grab your berry bucket and visit Castle Mountain Resort for a fantastic family…

  • 13th Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off

    13th Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off

    This event is being held in conjunction with Summer Saturdays (formerly First Saturdays) so take in the Market and the entertainment, too. Western-themed activities take over Olde Towne Okotoks, including the central event: a chili cook off. Come down to taste the chili creations or register a team and compete! Compete in the Chili Fest…

  • Vulcan Plays Host to Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo this Weekend

    Vulcan Plays Host to Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo this Weekend

    Plan a FANTASTIC trip to Vulcan, Alberta for our 10th annual Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo. Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17. Vulcan Rodeo Grounds. ADMISSION IS FREE!! So come on down and join the fun!! Saturday 1pm – Concession and Beer Gardens open (beer served until 1am) 3pm – Rodeo Events, Wild at Heart…

  • Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Presents: Light Pollution Photography Contest

    Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Presents: Light Pollution Photography Contest

    Expose the light pollution in Calgary and region with a winning photograph. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is holding a photography contest which features examples of light pollution in and around the Calgary area. The purpose of the Dark Night, Star Light project photography contest is to provide education and resources for light pollution abatement with…

  • Volunteers needed for one of Canada’s Largest Annual Professional Sporting Events

    Volunteers needed for one of Canada’s Largest Annual Professional Sporting Events

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA  – From September 2 through 7, 2014, hundreds of thousands of live spectators and millions of people around the globe will be watching as 120 professional cyclists race in the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial. While only the world’s most elite cyclists will get to compete, there are many opportunities for…

  • High River Market Goes to the Dogs

    High River Market Goes to the Dogs

    Saturday, August 16th is Dog Day at the High River Artisan Market In honour of the dogs adopted after the June 2013 floods we have decided to host Dog Day at the Market! Join us on August 16th from 11am – 3pm. Bring your dog down to the Market for a walk and browse through…

  • Cars and Quilts to Fill Up Olde Towne Okotoks This Sunday

    Cars and Quilts to Fill Up Olde Towne Okotoks This Sunday

    It’s the 6th annual Olde Towne Okotoks Show & Shine and Quilt Stroll this weekend. This year the theme is 60`s Rock N Roll. The fun starts Saturday night with the annual Poker Run. The participants will start off in their rides at The George Traditional House at 6pm. Following the Poker Run, the drivers…

  • Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    High River, AB: Wondering how to thrive and not just survive as an entrepreneur? The Town of High River is pleased to announce that business guru, Arlene Dickinson, will be in High River to share her experiences in thriving through the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Spend an evening learning from one of…

  • It’s Miracle Treat Day Tomorrow at your Local Dairy Queen

    It’s Miracle Treat Day Tomorrow at your Local Dairy Queen

    The annual Miracle Treat Day means that every blizzard purchased will help out the Children’s Miracle Network. The High River and Okotoks Dairy Queens are earmarking those funds for the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Stop by either High River or Okotoks stores tomorrow at any time during the day and pick up a treat to make…

  • RCMP Calgary: A Career Nowhere Near Ordinary – Join the RCMP!

    RCMP Calgary: A Career Nowhere Near Ordinary – Join the RCMP!

    Career Presentation for people from visible minority groups Calgary, Alberta – Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for men and women from visible minority groups interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in…

  • Donate to the High Country Lodge Garage Sale

    Donate to the High Country Lodge Garage Sale

    The High Country Lodge in Black Diamond is planning to have a garage sale in September to help raise funds for the recreation department. If you have any GOOD used items that you would like to donate for the sale, it would be greatly appreciated! Please contact Michelle Germain at the lodge (403-933-4028) or by…

  • Bar U Ranch Rodeo 2014

    Bar U Ranch Rodeo 2014

    The dust has settled and the winners of the Bar U Old Time Ranch Rodeo have been announced. In first place was Meadow Springs Ranch, holding onto the title, and in second place was Pekisko Creek Ranch followed by Esser Livestock. The Top Hand award went to Ryley Miller. Meadow Springs Ranch will represent the…

  • Update on the Ben Steiger Memorial Golf Tournament

    Update on the Ben Steiger Memorial Golf Tournament

    Okay here’s an update on the Golf Tournament….. We are SOLD OUT!!!! If you are talking to people and they are interested in playing in the golf tournament. We have started a waiting list for anyone that still would like to play. Because there is that chance that people will cancel or not pay. We…