Category: Grassroots

  • Solutions & Substitutions Column by Reena: Frozen Blueberries

    By Reena Nerbas Mold Stains on Laundry Dear Reena, My son started washing his own laundry at home. He insists on using cold water to wash everything because he says that hot water fades colors. I noticed that when he pulls some of his t-shirts out of the dryer, they have mold stains all over…

  • Top Four Chuckwagon Results for the First Weekend of Stampede

    Friday, July 4th 1st – Kirk Sutherland driving for Ghostpine Environmental Services Ltd. with a time of 1:12.4700 2nd – Jerry Bremner driving for Tundra Process Solutions with a time of 1:12.7900 Tie for 3rd Ray Mitsuing driving for Heart Lake First Nation with a time of 1:13.1800 Luke Tournier driving for Broadview Homes –…

  • Nunavut Day

    Every year on July 9th, residents of Nunavut celebrate Nunavut Day which marks the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1993. Hundreds of people attend community feasts featuring country foods, such as caribou, fish, seal, tea and bannock; and traditional Inuit activities, such as throat singing, square dancing, fiddle music, games, and traditional competitions.…

  • AHS Wellness News: Fight the Bite

    Summer has arrived in Alberta, and with it: long days, warm nights and… mosquito bites? Not so fast! Much like you protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful UVA and UVB rays, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds you to make a summer habit of protecting yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites, and…

  • Canada Day ~ Black Diamond Way

    Photographs and Video from Black Diamond’s Canada Day Festivities July 1st 2014 was celebrated in style in Black Diamond. The stage was fully occupied with two local bands: Dead Cat Bounce and Puttin on the Foil The Thundering Nations Dancers were back again and the video below shows their Friendship Dance where community members and…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for July 5 – 12, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) If you want to tap an energy source that will get you moving, let it come from a deep place. Ideas and insights will not suffice. They are helpful and you have a lot to say these days. But that is merely the wind above the tide. The…

  • Air Show Tickets Now on Sale

    High River, AB: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF18 Hornet and SkyHawks parachute demonstration team will be providing a thrilling performance on Wednesday, July 23 for the High River Regional Airshow at the High River Regional Airport. “This is going to be a huge event for our community and surrounding area and it’s a great opportunity…

  • Moved-On Homes in Turner Valley

    By “moved-on homes” the Town of Turner Valley is referring to the purchase of a house that has to be moved into town. There have been complaints about some of these houses being trucked in, placed on a foundation and then no further upgrades were done leaving them unfinished and unsightly. The Town is working…

  • Calgary Stampede Parade 2014

    Please enjoy the slideshow of part of the 2014 Calgary Stampede Parade Photographs courtesy of Jennifer Bray Baker – Thanks Jenn! Here’s some Calgary Stampede Parade tidbits: There were: 130 entrants (14 bands, 37 floats, 53 horse entries for a total of 700 horses) 350,000 people lined the route William Shatner was actually a Co-Marshall…

  • From the Teacher's Desk: Chasing Perfection

    By Leonard Quilty Life is pure adventure and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art. – Maya Angelou In almost three decades of teaching (and learning from my students), there have been many highlights. As another school year draws to a close, it is giving me…

  • High River Celebrated Canada Day in Newly Restored George Lane Park

    The River City Car Club held their annual Christmas in July in the park with all funds raised going to Rowen House. There were plenty of nice rides on the ball diamond and adjoining parking lot. Councillors Emile Blockland, Cathy Couey and Don Moore served up birthday cake after we sang O’ Canada at the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Fun in the Sun ~ Food smarts

    Friends, family, and food play a large role in summer fun. Barbecues, picnics, and family get-togethers can provide us with some great memories. But summer heat can play havoc with some of our food – a delicious steak or burger (or even a cool salad) can be a breeding ground for bacteria. It’s important to…

  • Governor General Announces 86 New Appointments to the Order of Canada

    Astronaut Chris Hadfield and CBC personality Rick Mercer are among recent recipients. OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today 86 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include 3 Companions (C.C.), 19 Officers (O.C.) and 64 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of…

  • Longview Library Puts the FUN in Summer

    The Longview Library is gearing up for some exciting summer programs. For the young people, there will be some fun workshops called Hanging Out At The Library. The girls Beading Club will be on Wednesday afternoons during July and August, beginning July 9th, from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Come and hangout with girls your age and…

  • What is Feel and Rhythm When Pertaining to Horses

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Pat Ross Feel and rhythm is usually something people have or they don’t have when it comes to many things but especially with horses. With careful instruction, it can be taught. Basically, feel is connecting with the horse and knowing what they are…