Category: Grassroots

One of the many things that we create at Firebrand Glass Studio is custom awards. Watch the video below that shows the process of making awards for the Alberta Treasury Branch  – Catalyst Awards. We love doing custom work and working collaboratively with clients and developing ideas with people. If you have an idea for a glass piece contact us and we can create…

February 22, 2020 – April 18, 2020, 10-4PM Experience the elements of a cold Canadian winter… without the cold toes and nose. This group installation by Stacey McRae, Marney Delver and Jan Daley will transform the Main Gallery into a winter dreamscape of monochromatic artwork including porcelain sculpture, mixed media painting and silver jewelry. Wander through a delicate winter garden, taking time to…

Dewdney Players is pleased to announce our Winter 2020 production of Clue The MusicalThis exciting musical is based on the well known board game, “Clue” (or “Cluedo” for the Brits on this list).  It is ‘audience participatory’ in that audience members pick the cards to determine “Who with What Weapon in What Room”, as in the game, and…

By Suzanne Oel, Reeve Foothills County Airbnb type rental agreements are currently not permitted by Foothills County and contravene the Land Use Bylaw. Our Land Use Bylaw allows for Bed & Breakfast and Secondary Suite developments, but not this short-term, usually whole-house rental aspect. At our Council Meeting on January 8, we discussed the matter…

John BarlowMember of Parliament, FoothillsShadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food When it comes to productivity Canadian agriculture has always punched above its weight and modern Canadian agriculture has unleashed incredible potential. What Canadian farmers, ranchers and processors are looking for is a champion to stand along side them. There is good reason to champion our…

Council approved two recreation projects recommended by the Paths, Parks and Recreation Committee at the January 20th meeting. Council allocated $55,000 toward development of Arrowhead Park and $45,000 toward the building of Turner Trail. The funds came from a $100,000 reserve under Parks, Pathways and Recreation in the 2020 Capital Budget. Arrowhead Park will be…

By Suzanne Oel, Reeve of Foothills County At our Council Meeting on January 8, our council and administration had a discussion on how to deal with a growing issue of complaints about Light Trespass that is done with the intent to harass neighbours or consequently disturbs quality of life. While we have a Dark Sky…

Diamond Valley Veterinary Diamond Valley Veterinary would like to welcome Dr. Gregor and Dr. Lindsay Hein to the clinic. Dr. Gregor Hein will be available for large and small animal consultations. Dr. Lindsay Hein is also a veterinarian, and will be assisting Dr. Steiger and Dr. Hein. They will be starting at the clinic March…

In order to continue providing the highest standards of service to our residents, the Okotoks Fire Department will be undergoing new certification training for car seat installations. This will result in a temporary suspension of our free Car Seat Clinics for the months of February and March. We anticipate being able to offer the free…

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 February 11, 2020 at 7:30pm.  We will be learning about winter bird feeding. Kris from the Wild Bird Store will…

Every year the need within our community increases. At Christmas time there is a draw on all community services to provide family support.  At our annual Christmas party it was decided that we would get physicians and staff to bring an item that would be auctioned off.  Everyone had such fun bidding on these items…

High River, AB: Westwinds Communities, formerly known as the Foothills Foundation, is proudly celebrating their 60th anniversary as the leading provider of affordable housing within the Foothills Region. “Our roots in the community are broad and deep,” says Lauren Ingalls, Chief Administrative Officer, Westwinds Communities. “Our communities – volunteers, employees, Board Members and municipalities who…