Category: Grassroots

Have You Visited the Turner Valley Gas Plant?

Turner Valley, May 14, 1914. The dramatic rush blasting from Calgary Petroleum Product’s Dingman No. 1 well would soon help change the nature of Alberta forever. Here, the discovery of petroleum 100 years ago led to the creation of Alberta’s first natural gas plant, helping start the modern era of oil and gas exploration and…

August 31, 2014
Tour of Alberta Will Cause Temporary Road Closures

The Tour of Alberta returns this September and highways along the racing route will be closed to allow elite, international cyclists battle it out during the six-day race across Alberta. Sections of highway and other roadways will close temporarily to accommodate the passage of cyclists and their entourage between September 2 and 7. Motorists can…

August 30, 2014
Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope for September 2014

By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) The chaos factor you’re experiencing may be the result of clinging to an idea about yourself — some point of identity, which feels like insisting on ‘I am’. This has its effect whether one claims to be a doctor, married, cool, pure, gay, straight, trans, smart, stupid, old,…

August 30, 2014
Bark For Life in Okotoks 2014

The Canadian Cancer Society Bark For Life is a 2- to 4-hour fundraising walk for dogs and their owners to celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back against the disease. More than just a walk, Bark For Life is an opportunity for people to…

August 30, 2014
Sheep River Library Fall Programs

As thoughts turn to the end of summer, kids returning to school and vacations now over, you may start to wonder what the library has on offer with its fall programs. For an exhaustive list, just go to the centre pull out pages of this issue of the High Country News to see what is…

August 30, 2014
High River Carnival Cancelled But a Local Church Steps Up to Fill the Gap

The Carnival and Midway that was planned in High River for September 5th to 7th has had to be cancelled. The company, A-1 Midway, that supplies the rides, etc is unable to keep their commitment due to unforeseen circumstances. There is good news for the families of High River. The Salvation Army church is having…

August 29, 2014
Bar U Ranch Chore Horse Competition

Horse Power – the Original Big Engine! Parks Canada – Experience the ultimate in teamwork on Sunday, September 7. Watch a working partnership between man and beast as they try to best a timed obstacle course. It harkens back to times when getting the chores done depended on horses. Today’s teamsters will bring their animals…

August 29, 2014
Black Diamond: From “Wood King to Grocery Giant” – new development proposal

The Wood King property in Black Diamond is being considered for a new development called Miners Landing. An extensive retail development that could potentially house a new 21,000sf grocery store along with other specialty retail outlets.

August 28, 2014
Protecting Pets from Poisons in the Yard and Garden

Pet Poison Helpline – Even though it’s nearing the end of summer pet owners are still enjoying their outdoor living spaces while watching their pets run and play. The veterinary and toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline would like to keep pets safe this season by informing pet owners of potentially harmful substances, flowers and…

August 28, 2014
Ionophore Toxicosis in Horses – A Cautionary Tale

Word from Woodwedge A recent (2010) report of the death of three horses in Alberta5, alleged to have resulted from eating feed medicated or contaminated with the ionophore, Rumensin (crystalline monensin sodium), prompts the writing of this article. Monensin is one of several biologically active compounds categorized as ionophore antibiotics in use routinely as feed…

August 27, 2014
Online Facebook Auction for Ramp Up Quinn’s New Wheels

If you are part of the Facebook community and want to help out with the fundraising for Quinn Page-Smith’s new wheelchair you can check out this online auction. The local Foothills community is really getting on board and posting alot of wonderful items on the site. You will have to check back often as things…

August 27, 2014
Meeting Tonight re: Wood King Property – Proposed Development

For the past few months a group of concerned citizens have been meeting at the Griffiths Centre to discuss options for the healthy development of our community and in particular the proposed development following the sale of the Wood King property at the eastern entrance to Black Diamond. Another meeting is scheduled for tonight starting…

August 26, 2014
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Basil, Olive Oil, Pasta and Pizza

By Reena Nerbas Removing Tape from Carpet Dear Reena, My, I am in a quandary! I have glued my area rug with double sided tape to my existing carpet, and now it seems an impossible task to remove the tape from the carpet (I live in a rental apartment). I need your solution to this…

August 25, 2014
Planet Waves Weekly Horoscope for August 22 to 30, 2014

Editor’s Note: A duplicate post was run in error on Saturday. We apologize and now have the correct horoscopes today (better late than never). Thank you Eric! By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Aries (March 20-April 19) — There’s no point holding on, or stuffing your feelings down, and there is no point pushing…

August 25, 2014
Country Harvest Shindig in Turner Valley

Join us for a boot stomping great time September 19th and 20th at the Tuner Valley Legion! Friday and Saturday both start off with a traditional country breakfast at 9am. There will be a silent auction with over 100 items that opens Friday night at 5pm. The bidding closes Saturday at 9pm. On Saturday there…

August 25, 2014