Category: Grassroots

  • XperienceLife Charity Ride – August 16th

    XperienceLife Charity Ride – August 16th

    Love to Ride…. Then Ride to Love! Show your support for a family in need by participating in the XperienceLife charity motorcycle ride for the O’Brien/Liknes family & the Foothills Humane Society. The family is dealing with the loss of their 5yr old son Nathan and his grandparents in the tragic abduction recently in Calgary.…

  • Star Party at Cameron Lake: Get Out Of This World!

    Waterton Lakes National Park – Discover constellations, galaxies, nebulas and stars at Cameron Lake. Parks Canada and volunteer astronomers from Montana are pleased to present a star party on Friday, August 15 at 9:30 p.m.   Following our evening theatre programs at Crandell and Falls Theatres, drive up to Cameron Lake to enjoy the night sky.…

  • Pic-a-Pix ~ Fifa – August 8th, 2014 Puzzle

    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 “Fifa”

  • Okotoks Street Festivals – Only Two Saturdays Left this Summer

    Formerly First Saturdays, this monthly Street Festival of Arts & Culture now happens on select Saturdays throughout the summer months from 10 am to 4 pm. Come downtown to shop in our local art market and listen to the sounds of live local musicians on our outdoor stage. There will be free crafts for kids…

  • The Place to be Today is Pool-Side in Turner Valley

    The Dr. Lander Memorial Pool in Turner Valley is turning 50 and they are throwing a 1964-themed pool party. You can slip into a 1960’s style bathing suit and join the fun, but whatever you choose to wear just make it water-proof! There promises to be lots of fun and laughter and a few surprises!…

  • Parks Remediation Drop in Information Session

    August 26, at the Highwood Memorial Centre High River, AB: Learn all about the different High River parks related projects that are in the works and on the list for remediation and reconstruction at the ‘drop in’ Information Session Tuesday, August 26, 2014. The session will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at…

  • Fire Ban Lifted & Water Restrictions Change In Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    The Towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond wish to announce that effective 12:00 a.m. August 8, 2014 the water restriction level will change from Level III to Level II. At the same time the fire ban will be lifted and will remain so until further notice.  The water sources that have been brought on-line…

  • Dean Brody, Tim Hicks, Dallas Smith and Little Big Town to Perform on the 2014 CCMA Awards

    Toronto, ON – The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) announced today that Dean Brody, Tim Hicks and Dallas Smith will perform on the 2014 CCMA Awards Show; as will special guests, Little Big Town. These are the first artists announced to perform as part of the 2014 CCMA Awards, which will broadcast on CBC-TV at…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Why Exercise?

    Studies show that only about 15% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity – 85% of people are not active enough to maintain their heart health. Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy body weight and reduce your risk of conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise can help…

  • Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Comes to Waterton Lakes

    Waterton Lakes National Park – Parks Canada is pleased to be working with the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society to present the Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival at the Waterton Community Centre. The festival runs from Monday August 18 to Wednesday August 20, between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. Each day, you can participate in traditional and…

  • The 107th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair – August 16, 2014 – “To Market We Go!!!”

    The 107th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair, happening Saturday, August 16th and fully integrated with the famous Millarville Farmers’ Market, making it one of the great Agricultural Fairs in Canada. Our theme this year is “To Market We Go!!!” The day is a wonderful one for children in particular, with Kid’s World and it’s jumping…

  • Packed and Ready To Go, But . . .

    Packed and Ready To Go, But . . .

    76 year old needs help with this “fundraising” thing! His name is Hugh Ashwell and at 76 years of age, he’s philosophical about his decision to join Wild Pink Yonder, the 23-day, 500 km trail ride for breast cancer research. “I don’t know how many more years a guy might be able to do something…

  • Generic Ivermectin for Horses Produced in Calgary

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Regular eNews readers may remember last year’s announcement about the generic dewormer liquid Ivermectin for horses. Horse AVL3Industry Association of Alberta (HIAA) partnered with Alberta Veterinary Labs (AVL) to develop the product with the help of funding from Alberta Meat and Livestock Agency. Over…

  • Turner Valley RCMP – Vehicles rummaged through, trailer stolen from driveway

    During the evening of July 28th a travel trailer was stolen from the driveway of a residence in Black Diamond. On that same night, just down the street another had an attempt made on it. The stolen trailer has since been recovered. Police would like to take this time to inform the public that over…

  • Breathe New Life into Old Rusty Items

    As many homeowners can attest, summer is by far the best time to take on DIY projects around the home. From major renovations to minor repairs, getting to work just seems easier with a nice warm breeze. This renewed summer feeling also brings out the desire for homeowners to take inventory of their items, especially…