Category: Grassroots

  • Pic-a-Pix ~ Not Sea or See – September 9th, 2014 Puzzle

    Pic-a-Pix ~ Not Sea or See – September 9th, 2014 Puzzle

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a pdf printable version Click here to see the solution to this Pic-a-Pix Puzzle  

  • Alberta Environment Warning for MD of Foothills

    Alberta Environment Warning for MD of Foothills

    Warnings Issued by Environment Canada at 5:41 PM MDT Monday 08 September 2014 Snowfall warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery…

  • RCMP Turner Valley: Mutilated Cat – Assistance Requested

    The Turner Valley RCMP are requesting the assistance with a concerning incident that occurred in the area. Sometime overnight on Saturday, September 6th, unknown persons placed a deceased and mutilated cat into the backyard of a residence in the Town of Turner Valley.  No witnesses to the event are known at this time and police…

  • Okotoks Culture Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Month-long Film Festival

    Okotoks Culture Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Month-long Film Festival

    Join us at the RPAC for movie and popcorn! Different themed movies every month. Toonie Tuesdays at 7 pm; $2 Family Saturdays at 10:30 am September’s theme is a tribute to Robin Williams and a celebration of his lesser known films Good Will Hunting Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00PM (R, 1997) The most brilliant mind…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Readers’ Solutions

    By Reena Nerbas Readers Share Their Best Household Solutions! • To repair a plastic toy, use the flame of a candle to heat the metal end of a knife. Hold the hot knife against both pieces of the toy to melt it back together. Submitted By: Allan • Avoid pouring grease from cooking down the…

  • Strategies for using ETFs

    Strategies for using ETFs

    By Kim Inglis Independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI reports there are 5,410 exchange-traded products (ETPs) globally, with 10,477 listings from 222 providers listed on 60 exchanges. These ETPs represent US$2.62 trillion as at the end of July. The most popular ETP is the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). These open-ended funds combine the benefits of…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Hints: Keeping Lunch Safe!

    AHS Weekly Wellness Hints: Keeping Lunch Safe!

    It’s that time of year again, time to dust off the lunch boxes and get the kids back to school. When packing a lunch it’s important to think not just about the nutritional content but also about food safety. If your child’s school doesn’t have fridges or microwaves for students to use, it can be…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Maya Angelou and Sue Monk Kidd

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Maya Angelou and Sue Monk Kidd

    By Lynn Willoughby I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ~ Maya Angelou This autobiography was written in 1969 and was the first of a seven volume series on her life. This is a coming of age story which begins with three year old Maya and her elder brother Bailey, as they are shipped off…

  • “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    Edmonton, Alberta — Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.…

  • Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze

    Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze

    The Turner Valley Braves mixed slo-pitch team returned home from the Canada 55+ National Games in Sherwood Park with a bronze medal in the 55+ mixed division. This team has won medals in all provincial and national games since its formation in 2009. ”It’s not only about playing ball, it’s about team bonding, friendship, enjoying…

  • High River Gift of Music Presents Extraordinary Young Talent

    High River Gift of Music Presents Extraordinary Young Talent

    Young Musicians Extraordinaire: Isabella Perron, violin and Kevin Chen, piano Mark your calendar and get your tickets now for Saturday, September 20th at 7.30 pm. Prodigies Isabella Perron and Kevin Chen are two of Canada’s most extraordinary and gifted young musicians. Dazzling audiences with their breathtaking musicality and virtuosity, Isabella and Kevin perform an evening…

  • Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta

    Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta

    Jim Prentice was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative party today with about 77% of the votes. Here’s his acceptance speech: Thank you. I want to begin by thanking my family who have been by my side for this entire campaign. When Karen and I were married many years ago I promised her a motorhome…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014

    Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You need an outlet for all this energy. It has to be something that matches your imagination, and this in turn is likely to be a bit much for the people you’ve been associating with lately. It looks like most of the people around you are running about…

  • VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Healthy riparian areas protect the uplands from flooding. These Riparian Restorations empower communities and repair the landscape. Work alongside community leaders, local volunteers and restoration specialists to restore our Watersheds! BBQ lunch is provided! October 18th, 2014 October 19th, 2014 *Register with Sustainability Circle using links…

  • Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014

    Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014

    In 2014, 92 organizations in 50 communities were selected to serve as official Celebration Sites for Alberta Culture Days, and Okotoks has been selected as a site again this year! The Town of Okotoks, together with the Okotoks Arts Council, will host numerous free cultural activities from September 26 – 28, 2014 as part of…