Category: Grassroots

High River, AB – Monday, Council approved the 2019 operating and capital budget for the Town of High River. “It’s been a particularly challenging discussion this year,” says Craig Snodgrass, Mayor of High River. “We need to upgrade our aquatics facility and fire hall as well as build a new waste water treatment plant. And, to pay…

BeYOUtiful Bundles About a year ago, I had written a post about something that had happened in my past.  I had gotten people’s attention.  Some people supported me in what I had to say and others did not.  That is ok.  Either way, it was my truth and I shared it in hopes to help…

Council has responded to the  Alberta Municipal Spending Watch Report – 9th Edition: Trends in Operating Spending, 2006 – 2016 report published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) ranking Turner Valley as one of the three worst performing municipalities in Alberta.  Mayor Rowntree requested an immediate and full retraction of the information as presented and…

NANTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in an individual who, while infectious, participated in preparing foods on Friday, Jan. 11 and Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at the Auditorium Hotel 2011 20 Ave., Nanton, as well as on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at JT Foster School, 2501 22 St.,…

We understand and respect that events yesterday have caused some concern and questions. We want to assure you that our students are safe and supported as they return to school today. In instances such as this our first priority remains the safety of students. On January 28, 2019 we were informed of a Foothills School…

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Town of Black Diamond community through volunteer work. Individuals, community groups, education institutions and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate persons who deserve recognition for their devotion to the community. Nomination forms are available at the town office or online at www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca Nominations…

Two Okotoks households have won a contest for signing up for waste collection day reminders through the Town’s waste app. As grand prize winners, the Franke family (Jeremy, Jenn and Naomi), and Deb Darbyshire each received an Apple iPad. The contest was held prior to changes in the waste collection schedule to encourage residents to…

Registration is now officially open for the 40th Annual Highwood Lions Music Festival! Everything you need to know about registration, and each class, can be found on our website. Deadline to register is January 31st! https://www.highwoodmusicfestival.com/registration Each year we bring in young musicians from all across Alberta: Okotoks, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Millarville, High River,…

Turner Valley Mayor Gary Rowntree submitted his resignation to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). It was formerly accepted by Council at the special meeting of Council held on Thursday, January 24. The timing of the resignation requires a by-election be held within 90 days as outlined in the Municipal Government Act.  Deputy Mayor John Waring…

Sheep River Regional Utility Corporation (SRRUC) is a partnership between the Town of Black Diamond, Town of Turner Valley, the M.D. of Foothills and the Village of Longview. SRRUC has been operating since 2016 and was created to replace the Quad Regional Water Partnership (QRWP). The municipally-owned utility corporation operates the supply, treatment, and transmission of…

The Town of Okotoks is committed to providing efficient services and maintaining safe conditions for residents throughout the winter season. During a typical snow event and for several days following the event, all routes in Town are monitored closely by Transportation crews working 24 hour shifts. Sanding and snow clearing operations have taken place overnight…

Finn Blatz: Club Reporter The Millarville Stockland 4-H Club started off December with our annual Christmas party at our favourite party place, Laser Quest. The members had a great time playing games and racking up points on each other. We were lucky enough to play 3 games, so we had a lot of time to…

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. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday February 12th.  Bring your favorite seed or bulb catalogue. We will be placing bulk orders and comparing notes…

Okotoks, AB: At the January 7 meeting, Town Council directed administration to purchase land to advance affordable housing and transitional housing within Okotoks, in partnership with Westwinds Communities and Rowan House. Westwinds Communities is proposing to build a 60-unit facility with 15 units allocated as market housing and 45 units as non-market (affordable) housing. Westwinds…

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has ranked Okotoks as the second most fiscally responsible Alberta municipality in real operating spending between 2006-2016. Okotoks cumulative real operating spending per capita was $1,400, which represented a 15 percent decrease over the ten years. “This report demonstrates the financially responsible direction Council has set to ensure…