Category: Grassroots

New pilot project to test innovative approach to housing for rural victims of domestic violence High River, AB, June 4, 2019 – Rowan House Society is ready to begin development of a new project in Claresholm, thanks to a significant grant from Status of Women Canada’s Department for Women and Gender Equality. The federal government…

Interim-Executive Director, Timmi Shorr to continue on with the Society in newly created leadership role High River, AB, June 4, 2019 – Rowan House Society is pleased to announce Interim-Executive Director, Timmi Shorr has officially accepted the permanent position of Chief Operating Officer. The Board created the new role with the firm belief it’s what’s…

How It Works:  The Rotary Club will install a large flag on your front lawn prior to two long weekends: Canada Day, Labour Day Rotary will remove it on the week following each of those weekends for a donation of $35 towards local charities and youth programs. This Canadian flag is 6’x3′ and mounted on…

Beer Kiri Bews Jace Brown Ethan Bruder Gracie Burritt Kyle Carter Leiam Chalifoux Jacinda Doram Jaxon Dyer Garrett Dyke Abigail Evans Cody Geurts Makae Goss Brielle Grogan Kade Harper Keelan Hogg Isabella Homer Kienan Hynscht Addie Jansen Hayden Jensen Alex Johnson Scott King David Kirk Calum Klopp Tarran Lange Eli Lefebvre Tristin Leis Kayle Lowry…

HIGH RIVER, AB – With recent warm and sunny weather in High River, the timing couldn’t be better for the water to be turned on at the spray park.  High River’s one and only free spray park opened for the season on June 1, 2019 and continue to operate through to Labour Day.  The spray…

Millarville Horticultural Club Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house.   Thursday June 6, 2019  is our annual plant sale. It is held at the Millarville Racetrack Quonset. The entry rope will drop…

HIGH RIVER, AB – The sixth year is here for High River’s Skatemania!  The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee will host five events throughout the summer to engage both youth and families.  The free fun events take place (weather permitting) on Thursdays: June 6, July 11, July 25, August 8 and August 22 from 5-8pm.  Along with the…

High River, AB: The Our High River June Community Café moves locations this month. We have partnered with the Highwood Centre Committee for June 12, 2019 – 5pm – 7pm. The theme of this café is ‘how can we use this community space better?’ The Highwood Centre Committee would like to get community feedback on…

Andres, Wyatt Ankrom, Hannah Armstrong, Sam Battrum, Reece Bayona, Andrie Benson, Tieran Bernal, Arbay Bernier, Arieana Bhashin, Yuvi Bianchini, Amy Blais, Brooke Blouin, Dallas Boake, Nate Bratt, Sydney Brausse, Brayden Brecht, Ireland Burrows, Heath Cobb, Devin Craigie, Bethaney Crawford, Dori Csuk, Quinn Dalrymple, Tory Dao, Kathy de Koning, Daniek Delawski, Autumn Dijkstra, Levi Faschoway, Riley…

“Back in the 1800’s sometime in the Indian war days, when they were still on horseback, the Stoney tribes followed the buffalo on the prairie grass. These tribes, they were a family of 22. They traveled from Montana to the Rocky Mountain House. While they traveled through the coulees, they tried to avoid the soldiers…

Council approves next steps for Arts and Learning Campus At the May 27 regular meeting, Council approved a budget amendment and a two-phased plan to create a downtown Arts and Learning Campus for the community.  “Council endorsed the vision to develop a multi-purpose campus, shared by key stakeholders, that creates a central hub in the…

Women’s organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to be financially secure, free from violence, and able to fully participate in all aspects of our economy and society. Yet for far too long they have been chronically underfunded, underestimated and undermined. The Government of Canada recognizes that women’s organizations are the…

Okotoks Council approves bid for 2022 Alberta Summer Games May 28, 2019 At the May 27 regular meeting Council approved a joint bid, with the Town of Black Diamond, for the 2022 Alberta Summer Games.  “Council is pleased for Okotoks to share the opportunity to host the Summer Games with Black Diamond,” said Mayor Bill…

HIGH RIVER, AB – The second season for Cycling Without Age High River launches on Saturday June 1, 2019. Just in time to officially kick off Senior’s Week June 2-8, 2019. High River is the proud owner of two trishaw bicycles that are being used to provide opportunities for seniors and those with limited mobility…