Category: Grassroots

Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. Our next meeting is on Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 7:30pm.  We will be learning about greenhouse and self-watering planters with Stacey from Garden Retreat.…

Deadline is February 28th The Alberta Provincial Budget is impacting K-12 education in significant ways. Foothills School Division (FSD) has been working diligently to adapt to our new funding reality while maintaining high quality teaching and learning throughout the Division.  We are experiencing challenging times as we continue to plan for current and future school years.…

Safe at Home is a 4-year pilot project funded by the Status of Women Canada department for Women and Gender Equality. It is designed to be an alternative approach to supporting families experiencing domestic abuse and violence. The Safe at Home project will initially be based in Claresholm and will be the first of its kind…

High River Gift of Music Society presents renowned concert pianist, Janina Fialkowska in a matinée concert. Hailed as “one of the Grandes Dames of piano playing” and beloved for her exquisite playing, Fialkowska has enchanted audiences and critics around the world with her remarkable music. The High River concert will feature works from her newly…

John Barlow, MP, Foothills Ottawa, ON – John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills and Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, issued the following statement questioning why Canada’s Minister of Agriculture is out of the country while illegal blockades are crippling our agriculture sector: “Illegal rail blockades have put Canada’s economy on its knees and…

Okotoks Premier Volunteer Recognition Event! The 2020 nomination period is now open! THE 2020 NOMINATION DEADLINE IS: Friday, February 28, 2020  NOMINATION FORM  Volunteerism creates a vibrant community, and each year we recognize this with The Annual Leadership Awards, in conjunction with National Volunteer Week. Established in 1996, this community-focused volunteer recognition event celebrates the contributions…

Dewdney Players is pleased to announce their 2020 spring production.This musical adaptation of the classic board game (“Cluedo” for the Brits on this list) bring mystery, antics, song and dance to the RPAC stage. Running from February 21 to March 7, with two matinees, don’t miss this chance to take part in the action, help…

Turner Valley Paediatric Occupational Therapist making big stides in the Foothills

Council identifies top five priorities for 2020 HIGH RIVER, AB – High River Town Council has approved a Strategic Priorities Chart at their regular meeting of Council on February 10, 2020, identifying their top priorities for the coming 12 – 18 months. In addition, Council adopted three new governance policies that will assist Council and…

The number one question that I get asked by pet owners, is what is the best method of feeding, and brand of food for their pet.