Category: Grassroots

Board of Directors cite current economy as main reason for pushing pause on campaign for Second Stage Shelter High River, AB, January 9, 2020 – Rowan House Society has made the decision to put its campaign for a Second Stage Shelter on hold for the time being. After a 5-month long consultation process, the Board…

Saturday, January 18, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmSaturday, April 4, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmSaturday, June 6, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pmSaturday, October 24, 2020 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm Have you been holding on to an item that just needs a quick fix? Like a chair that needs a leg repair? A vacuum that needs a new cord? A blanket that needs to be mended? Or, a…

Grocer eliminates plastic bags as first step in removing unnecessary plastic from retail and focuses on promoting reusable, sustainable alternatives that drive long-term behavioural change Stellarton, NS – Sobeys Inc. announced (in July) that it will remove plastic grocery bags from all Sobeys grocery stores by the end of January 2020. The change will take…

“Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.” World Food Summit, 1996 Wild Rose Food Connections is a food security initiative created by Wild Rose Community Connections. This initiative…

Understanding and taking care of your septic system Free Workshop – January 15, 2020, 7:00 pm, at Davisburg Community Hall Learn about: •  What a septic system is and how it works•  Regulations•  Design and installation•  Appropriate use of your septic system•  Maintaining your septic system•  Troubleshooting Click here to register or for more information.

Be aware that freeze/thaw conditions create icy areas throughout the pathway/sidewalk network. Use caution & consider using traction cleats or hiking poles when out enjoying the pathways. Town crews continue to sand & clear as resources permit. https://www.okotoks.ca/town-services/public-works/roads/snow-clearing

Horse-drawn wagon rides will be happening in the park; a family dance party with prizes, face-painting, and treats including free hotdogs, popcorn, and hot chocolate will be offered inside the Flare n’ Derrick Community Hall, and the ever-popular fireworks display will go at 8:00pm from the ball diamond. It looks like we are going to…

Council approved the 2020 budget, which maintains service levels and creates opportunities for Okotoks within a two per cent tax increase. The approved budget includes $62.3 million for operations and $17.95 million for capital expenditures. For the average residential homeowner with an assessed value of $450,000 the overall effect is projected to be approximately $46 per…

The Town of Okotoks, in partnership with Pomerleau and NORR Architecture, is pleased to announce that the Operations Administration and Fleet buildings have recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification.  The certification, from the Canada Green Building Council, comes after several years of working toward achieving the status. “We are thrilled…

Residential property tax increase of 2.8 per cent will ensure continued high quality service HIGH RIVER, AB – At their December 16 Special Meeting, Town of High River Council approved the 2020 operating and capital budget for the Town of High River. “Council is committed to maintaining existing service levels that provide safety, quality of…

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 January 14, 2020 at 7:30pm.  We will be seeing Stacey Laursen from Garden Retreat. He is a wealth of information…