Category: Grassroots

Wish List New This Year – You Can Find Our WISH LIST OnlineTOP THREE ITEMS NEEDED FOR MARCH Rice Cooker – $60 Door Mats for All Entries – $1,020 Slider Sheets – $1,230 Become A Monthly Donor Did You Know? In 2020, we have provided care to 19 residents & their loved ones. Our volunteers have already contributed 1,400 hours of…

Due to COVID-19 the Millarville Horticultural Club is cancelling meetings until further notice. We hope everyone is healthy and able to keep busy with their gardening.  Like us on Facebook.

Over the past number of weeks, we have all heard about the spread of the COVID-19 virus around the world. The virus has been a topic of great discussion in parliament, and all MPs have been briefed on the situation at hand. Here in Alberta, the government has been coordinating with local health agencies to…

Club Reporter – Blade Bell The Millarville Stockland 4-H Club has been very busy so far this year. We had a Christmas partyback in December and celebrated with a lock room trailer and a Secret Santa gift exchange. Inthe lock room, we played boys versus girls to see which team could get out the fastest!…

OUR NEW PROTOCOL Our hours remain 1 to 3 on Tuesdays for pickup of hampers. If you need a hamper and have used the Food Bank before, please call us that morning with your request. Volunteers will prepare your hamper and deliver it to your vehicle when you arrive. If it is your first time…

Due to the current pandemic the Turner Valley Legion is now closed. We are offering Take Out and Delivery. We also are taking necessary steps to ensure cleanliness and sanitizing are maintained while we are offering this service. Here are our menu items: Pizza’s Large and Personal Drunken Monkey Burger Fish and Chips Chicken Fingers…

Keep checking the Town’s website for more updates. The Town encourages everyone to be appropriately informed with the most current information about the COVID-19 coronavirus.  Please visit the links below to ensure that you are using the correct and up-to-date information when making decisions for you and your family and to find out what to…

The Town of Turner Valley has activated its Municipal Emergency Plan in response to Covid-19 Pandemic. This activation will increase our ability to prioritize and support our service delivery. For all health and travel concerns please visit alberta.ca/covid. Should it become necessary to receive immediate updates other than the Town website, direct communication is available by…

High River, AB, March 17, 2020 – Like everyone else, Rowan House Society has spent the last few days putting plans into motion to address concerns around the growing Coronavirus Pandemic and what it means for our organization and services. The ongoing safety of staff, residents, clients and volunteers remains of utmost importance. Prior to…

Pandemics, like COVID-19, challenge the way people cope. During a pandemic it’s not uncommon to experience strong emotions and anxiety.  If you feel that you or your child are having a difficult time coping during this stressful period please contact: Kids Help Phone Crisis Line: 1-800-668-6868Connecteen: Call (24/7): 403-264-8336 Text (daily): 587-333-2724AHS Toll free Crisis…

Join us for a FREE evening screening of Before the Flood  – a film presented by National Geographic that inspires hope in the midst of the global effects of a changing climate. Learn more about climate change and how it could affect our water both locally and globally. Popcorn, coffee, and tea will be provided. Sit back, relax,…

Foothills Country Hospice welcomed outstanding donation

Foothills County Have you or your family been out of the country in the past 14 days or been in contact with someone who has been out of the country and has symptoms, or have symptoms yourself? If yes, we recommend the following: Self-isolate (stay at home, do not go to school, work, or social…

UPDATE March 12, 2020 4:30pm The Alberta government released today at 3:34pm new recommendations that include the cancellation of all large gatherings and events.  They are also now advising Albertans against travel outside of the country. Foothills School Division has responded to this recommendation by cancelling all future events.  This includes Foothills School Division student or staff participation…

The Government of Alberta is modernizing Blackie School.  This project will provide mechanical, electrical, interior and exterior upgrades to ensure students continue to have access to the modern, up-to-date learning facility. “Our government remains committed to building new schools and modernizing our existing ones to ensure students continue to learn in safe and modern spaces. Education remains…