Category: Grassroots

  • Sudoku Puzzle ~ July 22nd, 2014

    Our Sudoku puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a printable pdf version Click here to see the solution to today’s Sudoku puzzle.

  • Freedom Ride for Victims of Human Trafficking Takes to the Road this Weekend

    Curt Hanselmann, from Claresholm, will be getting back on his bike, along with many others, to pedal for Magdalene House. This annual charity bike ride will take place July 26th and 27th. Riders will go from Sylvan Lake to Caroline and back again; just under 200km. Curt’s goal this year, as in past years, is…

  • Millarville Racing and Ag Society to Host 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament

    In any given year, we have more than 110,000 visitors come through our gates while many local, youth-oriented user groups call our rural facilities home. Our 500+ local volunteer base plans and runs many of our classic events like the Millarville Races, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, the Millarville Rodeo and the Millarville “Run To…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Toilet Paper Dilemma

    By Reena Nerbas Making Refills Last Dear Reena, I use pens that require refills. Last two worked for a while and then stopped working. The store clerk suggested warming them; they worked briefly and then stopped. Is there anything else that I can do? Refills aren’t cheap! Love your column, it is definitely a must…

  • New Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Planning Organisational Meeting in Okotoks

    We are ready with the next step in the process of obtaining a Charter for a Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Okotoks. More than the required fifty new members have already indicated that they wish to apply to be part of a New Branch and thanks to their Executive and Members, we will…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Know Your Options: Where Should You Go for Health Care?

    Did you know many Albertans who visit our emergency departments don’t have to be there? Often, people end up there because they don’t know what options they have for getting the care that best fits their needs. Across the province there are lots of different options for health care, so many in fact that navigating…

  • Longview Celebrates 50 Years During Little New York Daze

    The crowds gathered to celebrate Longview’s 50th year of incorporation as a Village. The Dryland Sailors hosted another great breakfast to kick off Saturday’s events, starting with the parade.

  • Serve Fiesta Fare with Marvelous Mexican Flavours

    Crispy tortilla strips are a nice twist on the usual crouton. They stay crisp a surprisingly long time even once tossed in with the salad, making this a great BBQ potluck contribution. Mexican Tortilla Salad with Lime and Jalapeno Ingredients 8 cups (2 L) shredded romaine lettuce 2/3 cup (150 ml) julienned sweet yellow pepper…

  • Christ Church Millarville Blooms For the Flower Festival

    The wild flowers, peonies and arrangements both inside the church and throughout the church grounds were glorious once again this year.

  • RCMP Okotoks – Two Serious Motorcycle Accidents

    Shortly after 07:00 a.m. on the 18th of July 2014, a Pickup truck driving North on 112th Street at 292 Ave, was struck from behind by a motorcycle. The 41 year old male driver was thrown about 25 feet from his motorcycle. He was transported by STARS ambulance to Foothills Hospital with life-threatening head, neck…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for July 19 – 26, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Humanity seems to live in terror of its own creative strength. We see this play out so many ways — in schools that ban creativity, in political movements where people sacrifice their own freedom, in people who object to sex in any form except for a scandal, or…

  • Dispelling 3 Myths Can Lead To Better Care For Your Dog

    Your furry pal is your best friend in the world and there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for him or her. In fact, many Canadians go above and beyond for their dogs. A recent Western Financial Group study showed that six in 10 Canadians always buy their pet a birthday or Christmas present – and nearly…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ July 18th, 2014

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle

  • Wild Ideas for a Great Canadian Campout

    Pitch In July 19 and Help Get One Million Canadians Camping. Spice up your summer by join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) Great Canadian Campout on Canada Parks Day July 19. “We’ve got lots of wild ideas to encourage people to get outside and enjoy nature, from cooking to stargazing and more,” says Wade Luzny,…

  • Tips To Beat Extreme Summer Heat

    When the mercury rises, so do electricity bills in many homes. There are ways, however, to stay cool this summer and still save on energy costs. Dave Walton, the director of home ideas for Direct Energy, offers these suggestions to beat the heat and lower your energy bills: • Use ceiling fans to circulate cool…