Category: Grassroots

Caleigh from Marigold is booked for a session called Your Library is Mobile. You can bring in your devise and learn all about apps and how they work on different platforms. The time has not yet been decided on, so watch for the posting at the library. On December 3rd. Tracy from Marigold will give a workshop on…

Society applauds Alberta Government for shedding light on the issue of Domestic Violence High River, AB, October 17, 2019 – Rowan House Society is applauding the Alberta Government for its introduction of Bill 17, similar to the UK’s Clare’s Law. The Bill, also known as the Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence Act, sounds like…

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 November 12, 2019 at 7:30pm. It is our annual general meeting. It is a great opportunity to share ideas and suggestions for…

The High Country Rural Crime Watch Association want to let you know about a few Break & Enters that have occurred recently.  We have heard from the RCMP and from a victim of one of the B&Es, who gave us a some details.  1.       There was a residential Break and Enter in mid-September 2019 to a…

Innovative Cello Duo to Perform Classical Masterworks and Explore Musical Boundaries HIGH RIVER:  The High River Gift of Music Society (GOM) launches its eleventh season on Friday, October 25 with the innovative and virtuosic cello duo, VC2. The duo, Bryan Holt and Amahl Arulanandam, exude enthusiasm and passion for the cello and its repertoire. “It’s…

The Recycling Centre will be closed on October 24th and 25th, all day, to install a catch basin and drain. This will eliminate standing water that is pooling near the leaf, branch, and grass clipping bins. The Recycling Centre is located at 640 7 Street N.W. This interruption to service is necessary, and we appreciate…

Turner Valley residents and the general public are advised that a mock search and rescue exercise will take place on Saturday, October 19 between 7am and 5pm in the area in and around the Turner Valley Golf Club along Imperial Drive. The objective of the practice is to train Foothills Search and Rescue volunteers and…

Thank you to our fantastic community for your generosity and ongoing support. We are truly blessed when it comes to donations of food and funds. There are some items we would appreciate receiving: Essentials:items for children’s luncheslarge cans of tomatoescooking oilscoffee & teabroths & stockstinned lunch meatpancake mix & syrupcerealsalt & pepper Other necessities:dish soapliquid…

All the partners involved with the Okotoks’ Arts and Learning Campus were at the Recreation Centre on October 2 to provide an update on plans for the new facility. Overview The Arts and Learning Campus aims to create a new and vibrant hub for downtown Okotoks. The campus will provide post secondary and high school…

Wednesday, October 16 | 7 PM EPCOR Environmental Education Centre Plastics are a big part of our lives, but as we’ve seen the harm they can cause, many people are trying to find alternatives to the plastic items we use every day.  Join us to learn more about the impact of plastic on the planet, the steps…

Western Economic Diversification Canada Federal Tourism Strategy to create tourism jobs for the middle class in communities across the country September 9 – Tourism is an inclusive sector that showcases Canada’s culture, diversity, natural beauty, and unique experiences to the world. It also delivers economic benefits across the country by supporting one in 10 jobs.…

3 days • 100 KM • K-Country to Calgary The 10th annual Kidney March set out to raise $1M and they raised $1,391,638.99! Marchers took to the roads September 6 – 8. THANK YOU MARCHERS & CREW! YOU raised just over $1.4 Million Dollars (and counting) at Kidney March 2019 for kidney disease and organ donation.…