Category: Events

Junior Canadian Rangers to compete in National Marksmanship Championship

Edmonton, Alberta – Fifty Junior Canadian Rangers (JCRs) from across Canada will have an opportunity to test their shooting skills at the National Marksmanship Championship (NMC) from May 17 to 19, 2016, at the Lecture Training Facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The marksmanship program is an integral part of the Junior Canadian Ranger Program’s traditional skills curriculum,…

May 18, 2016
ATB Place Projects Alberta Story in Extraordinary Light Show

Edmonton — To celebrate being a key part of Apple Pay’s expansion in Alberta, ATB Financial is staging a never-before-seen building projection on the south face of its downtown Edmonton headquarters tonight. Viewers will experience what happens when an 80-metre tall, 30-metre wide concrete building is transformed into a shining canvas brought to 4K life by 16…

May 17, 2016
Curbside Giveaway Day in Okotoks

Sunday, May 22, 2016 – 9:00am to 4:00pm RAIN OR SHINE! *the day after the Parade of Garage Sales Give your reusable unwanted items a new home and keep them out of the landfill! Don’t trash your unwanted items, they may be someone else’s treasure! Set reusable unwanted items out at the curb on Giveaway Day.…

May 17, 2016
Vets Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty

Hundreds Of Volunteers Across Canada Will Be Searching For Homeless Veterans Date: Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Time: 1 PM in all time zones Location: Across Canada – visit www.vetscanada.org for the location nearest you ACROSS CANADA, JUNE 11th, 2016: Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada) is holding the first Coast to Coast Tour of…

May 15, 2016
Lesser Slave Lake Rural Innovation Forum

Rural Economic Development & Opportunities for Diversification June 27th, 2016 10:00-4:00pm Northern Lakes College, Slave Lake This is a workshop for local governments, industry leaders, economic development agencies, and technology innovators to create important relationships across sectors, learn about innovative solutions that are economically and environmentally sustainable; and to identify innovative and value-added projects, partnerships…

May 14, 2016
Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture launches youth speaking competition at Calgary Stampede

CALGARY (May 10, 2016) – The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture (“AYSA”) has announced its inaugural public speaking competition for Albertan youth to share their passion about the agricultural industry. The competition will be held during the Calgary Stampede and offers youth ages 11-24 an opportunity to share their views in a speech on a…

May 14, 2016
Newfie Night Fundraiser in Nanton for Fort McMurray

The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills (serving Black Diamond/Turner Valley/High River and Nanton) invites you to our Newfie Night coming up on Saturday, May 28th at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre (2204 – 18th St). Tickets are only $60 per person for an amazing steak & lobster dinner followed by a Newfie comedy, silent auction and much…

May 14, 2016
Heartland to Begin Filming Season 10 on May 17

HIGH RIVER, AB: Heartland film crews will once again return to High River on Monday, May 16 and will be in the downtown area until the evening of Tuesday, May 17. On Monday, May 16 crews will be parking equipment and vehicles along the former railway tracks and gravel area between 1st and Centre Street…

May 14, 2016
Annual Jumpstart Charity Check Stop to be Held on May 28 in High River

HIGH RIVER, AB: Town of High River Community Programming will be holding their annual charity check stop in support of the Jumpstart sport children’s charity on Saturday, May 28. “This is a special day for children and youth in our community,” said Iva Woodward, community programmer with the Town. “All funds raised stay in…

May 14, 2016
Turner Valley School: Let’s Get 1 Million Kids to JUMP!

Together, we can get 1 Million hearts pumping across Canada! Supporting kids’ health for more than 30 years, Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. By participating in Jump Rope for Heart, students learn about heart health and the benefits of living a healthy…

May 13, 2016
Volunteers “Spring Clean” Alberta Highways

Young volunteers will be on the road Saturday, May 14, during the Annual Highway Cleanup event. Motorists will see volunteers wearing safety vests and picking up garbage along roadsides across the province as they earn money for their community organizations. The annual highway cleanup was established as a fundraiser for non-profit and community organizations and…

May 13, 2016
Summer Olympics Golf Open Coming to Turner Valley

Blue skies, green grass and sunshine all are a signal that Golf Tournament season has begun. The 13th Annual Sheep River Health Trust Golf 4 Wellness Tournament is one of the region’s most anticipated tournaments and is always a big hit with the golfers. Mark your calendar for July 14, 2016 at the Turner Valley…

May 13, 2016
Turner Valley School Welcomes Touring Art Exhibit: Path Makers

Display Dates: May 18 – June 15, 2016 Path Makers is a touring exhibition developed by the Art Gallery of Alberta for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program. This exhibition is currently circulating throughout the southwest/central parts of Alberta. The AFA Travelling Exhibition Program is financially supported by the Alberta Foundation for the…

May 12, 2016
High River Spray Park will open one month early on May 23

HIGH RIVER, AB: With a record in high temperatures in Alberta, Town Aquatics staff are making preparations to open the High River Spray Park early for the 2016 season on Monday, May 23. It is important to note that standard annual Health and Safety precautions and hiring of personnel must be accomplished before the…

May 6, 2016
Millarville School to Host Wildcat Colour Walkathon

Millarville Community Schoolewill be hosting a Wildcat Colour Walkathon on Friday, May 27, 2016 from 12:30 – 2:30pm throughout the community of Millarville.Students will be gathering pledges throughout the month of May to raise money for field trips for the school. This is our primary and biggest fundraiser of the year and it is a…

May 6, 2016