Category: Events

  • Foothills Lions Club Celebrated 50 Years of Community Service

    Foothills Lions Club Celebrated 50 Years of Community Service

    The Foothills Lions Club came into existence 50 years ago and to celebrate this milestone they held a very special Charter Night Anniversary celebration on April 30th. The event was held at the Legion in Turner Valley and was very well attended by over 100 people. The District Governor for Lions District C2, Hazel Hiebert,  was…

  • FortisAlberta Helps Boost New Pump Track Bike Park in Black Diamond

    FortisAlberta Helps Boost New Pump Track Bike Park in Black Diamond

    On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, Merlin MacNaughton, Stakeholder Relations Manager for FortisAlberta Inc. presented a cheque to the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. The donation, in the amount of $2,500, is in support of the Pump Track Bike Park project. RCMP NCO, Sgt. Paulina Larrey-King, was on hand to receive the funds, along…

  • BC Communities Hosting Conference to Attract Entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

    BC Communities Hosting Conference to Attract Entrepreneurs to the Elk Valley

    FERNIE, BC–(Marketwired – April 28, 2016) – The Elk Valley Economic Initiative (EVEI) announced today that it is hosting its first economic development conference June 16 to 18 in Fernie, BC. The 2 1/2-day event, titled the adVenture Capital Conference, is designed to introduce prospective entrepreneurs and investors to business opportunities in British Columbia’s Elk…

  • Alberta Beef Presents Alberta’s Largest Food Festival – Alberta Burger Fest

    Alberta Beef Presents Alberta’s Largest Food Festival – Alberta Burger Fest

    More than 100 local restaurants cook up burgers for a cause CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired) – Alberta Burger Fest, presented by Alberta Beef, is kicking off its 2016 festival with a record number of restaurant participants. From downtown Calgary to Shaganappi to Symons Valley, over 100 locally-owned restaurants representing 38 neighbourhoods across the city have stepped up to…

  • Test of Permanent Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for May 4

    Test of Permanent Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for May 4

    May is Emergency Preparedness Month in High River and the Town will be performing a test of its emergency notification systems at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. This test is part of the Town’s ongoing emergency preparedness plan and will include a test of the regional alert system and the outdoor sirens. All residents are…

  • 2016 National Aboriginal Hockey Championship

    2016 National Aboriginal Hockey Championship

    The Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO) is pleased to announce that the Aboriginal Sports Circle Hockey Committee has awarded the hosting rights for the 2016National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) to ASWCO. It is anticipated that 8 teams, representing approximately 400 Indigenous youth will compete for the right to be crowned National Champion…

  • Canada Wins Big in Shell Eco-Marathon Americas in Detroit

    Canada Wins Big in Shell Eco-Marathon Americas in Detroit

    Shell Eco-marathon is a unique competition that challenges students around the world to design, build and drive the most energy-efficient car. With three annual events in Asia, Americas and Europe, student teams take to the track to see who goes further on the least amount of fuel. Driving the future of mobility After a year…

  • Seaman Sports Park Baseball Diamonds Opening Event this Saturday

    Seaman Sports Park Baseball Diamonds Opening Event this Saturday

    Join in with the NW Foothills Rec Board, Millarville Sports Association, players and guests as we celebrate the inaugural use and dedication of our new Baseball diamonds on Saturday, April 30, 2016.  Invitational Tournament Games will be played throughout the day and an Opening Ceremony will take place at noon. The park is located just…

  • Hunter Statement on National Day of Mourning

    Hunter Statement on National Day of Mourning

    EDMONTON, AB (April 28, 2016): Wildrose Shadow Jobs Minister Grant Hunter released the following statement to mark Canada’s National Day of Mourning: “Our National Day of Mourning was established as a way to honour the memories of those who have lost their lives in the course of their work. “Last year, 125 Albertans never came…

  • Heroes are Human Resiliency Cross-Canada Tour

    Heroes are Human Resiliency Cross-Canada Tour

    “Taking Care of Yourself While You Take Care of Others” 2016: to date, 12 first responders and 3 military members have died by suicide 2015: 39 first responders and 12 military members have died by suicide. Between April 29 & December 31, 2014:- 27 first responders died by suicide. In 2014: 19 military personnel died…

  • Longview Library News: Author Talk by High River Writer Karon Argue

    Longview Library News: Author Talk by High River Writer Karon Argue

    On May 3rd at 4:30 to 5:30, there will be an author talk at the library. Karon Argue, author of the children’s book The Smooch, will share her story of perseverance endured by her severe physical health problems while writing her book. Karon lives in High River and was encouraged to write children’s books by…

  • Weddings Expose our Rising Devotion to Consumption

    Weddings Expose our Rising Devotion to Consumption

    University of Alberta – Vintage street lamps! Cocktail popsicles infused with edible flowers! Two-in-one dresses so the bride gets a formal gown and a fun frock for dancing! It just takes a quick Google search to see typical trends for weddings in 2016 — and to confirm the premise of a new exhibit by a…

  • Town of High River to Host Two Community Disaster Preparedness Workshops

    Town of High River to Host Two Community Disaster Preparedness Workshops

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town’s Emergency Management Division is piloting a new project to promote neighbourhood and community level emergency preparedness in the Town of High River. The ‘We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness Pilot Project’ will facilitate two High River communities in designing and implementing their own disaster program through fun and engaging community-building activities.…

  • Canadian Open Judo Championships 2016 to be Held in Calgary

    Canadian Open Judo Championships 2016 to be Held in Calgary

    12 – 15 May Calgary Olympic Oval Judo Canada’s National Open Championship competition will showcase 700+ Canadian athletes including more than 100 black belt competitors. Calgary: An impressive number of competitors from all parts of Canada will take part in the Canadian Open Judo Championships at Calgary’s Olympic Oval. This is a unique and unprecedented…

  • Connect with Friends and Neighbours at Community BBQ

    Connect with Friends and Neighbours at Community BBQ

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is encouraging residents to connect with their neighbours and friends at a free barbecue being held on Saturday, May 7 at 12 p.m. at the High River Fire Hall (1010 5 Street S.E.). “We believe that connected communities are safer communities,” said Carly Benson, director of…