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Longview School Breakfast Program Gets Boost from Local Photographer
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Visit the Reindeer at Rona in Black Diamond
Rona Black Diamond is pleased to announce that we will bringing a Live Reindeer Viewing to the town of Black Diamond on Sunday December 8th. This will be directly in our parking lot in front of our store. We will have approximately 8 Reindeer present during his event on December 8th from approximately 10am until…
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New Okotoks Transit Service Launched December 2nd
Okotoks residents are now able to access the new, on-demand curb-to-curb ride sharing service. A brief ceremony celebrating the launch of the service was held at the Okotoks Council Chamber November 29. “This is very exciting for our community,” said Mayor Bill Robertson. “Residents have consistently indicated that providing Okotoks with transit is a priority…
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Experience the Magic of a Small Town Christmas in High River
The holiday season is a magical time in High River, as the community comes together to create delightful festivities for the whole family. If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit – look no further. The charming and lively streets of High River transform into an enchanting Christmas vision with intoxicating smells wafting…
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A Magnificent Musical Journey – Advent to Christmas with Spiritus Chamber Choir
HIGH RIVER: December 14, the Gift of Music (GOM) Society presents a special evening of Christmas music with award-winning Spiritus Chamber Choir under the direction of distinguished choral conductor, Michael Zaugg. “If you are looking for something to fill your soul with music this Christmas season, this concert is it,” says Leslie Lambert, GOM president.…
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Oilfields Food Bank 2019 Christmas Hampers
Firefighter’s Community Food Drive: November 4th and 5th It was ‘all hands on deck’ during this annual event. Turner Valley, Black Diamond and Longview firefighters went door-to-door collecting donations. Many community volunteers, including the Scouts and Guides helped to sort, pack and weigh boxes and tidy up.We calculate 545 hours were given to see this…
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Foothills Country Hospice Society: Families Like Tino’s Need Heroes Like You
This #GivingTuesday, consider becoming a Hospice Hero and make it possible for families like Tino’s to have access to compassionate, end-of-life and bereavement care in the Foothills. For As Little As $25 per Month You can ensure the next person that needs the same compassionate care as Tino has access to the end-of-life journey they…
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Black Diamond Tree of Giving
The Town of Black Diamond is collection donations of new, toys and gift cards for children 18 and under, to be given to the Salvation Army Foothills. These will be distributed to local, needy families. Donations can be dropped off at the town office during office hours by December 6th. Donations will also be collected…
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EV Charging Station Operational in Longview
Peaks to Prairies Electric Vehicle Charging Station Peaks to Prairies is the electric vehicle charging network coming to southern Alberta in 2019. The Project is an innovative regional approach that was initiated in 2016 by a collaborative group of partners including – The City of Calgary, SouthGrow Regional Initiative, Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance, City of…
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New Reeve and Deputy Reeve for Foothills County
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Winter Activities in Kananaskis Country
Trails Information Trail Descriptions/Maps Trail Reports Safety Ensure you are prepared for rapid weather changes, wildlife encounters, equipment breakdowns and accidents. For more safety info Avalanche Report Avalanche Terrain Ratings & Exposure Scale Advisories Backcountry Safety Wildlife Safety Winter Survival in the Backcountry booklet Cross-country Skiing Kananaskis Country has hundreds of kilometres of cross-country ski trails suitable…
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Firebrand: Christmas Open House Preview
Firebrand Glass, Black Diamond It is starting to feel more like the holiday season, the frost on the trees is sparkling in the sunshine. We have been making lots of ornaments, scotch glasses, ammonites and other pieces that make perfect Christmas gifts for our open house this Saturday November 30th from 11-5pm. There will be demonstrations all day, including…
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Challenging Roads Affect School Buses in the Foothills
For the second day in a row school buses were cancelled in the West end of the Foothills School Division. Buses to Red Deer Lake School, Millarville Community School, Longview School, C Ian McLaren School, Turner Valley School, and Oilfields School did not run today. Buses in the Okotoks area, High River area, Heritage Heights School,…
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Foothills County: Where to Give this Christmas
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Foothills County: Christmas Family Assistance Program
Is your family currently facing significant struggles? Do you need help to provide a happy Christmas for your family?Or do you know of a family in Foothills County that could use a hand up this Christmas? Families with children under 18 years may apply before December 16, 2019 for the Christmas Assistance Program. Our seniors facing…
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