Category: Grassroots

(High River) Our Town Operations and Parks staff are outside doing maintenance work during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are driving or passing by, why not give them a friendly wave or thumbs up? To honour physical distancing, please don’t stop or approach staff working around Town. To follow health precautions staff are maintaining social…

Floods are a frequent hazard in Canada and have devastated many areas of Alberta. Flooding can occur at any time of year and can result from: heavy rainfall ice jams rapid melting of glaciers or snow packs natural or man-made dam failures Before a flood The potential for flood damage is high in low-lying areas…

Town of Turner Valley With the warmer weather, residents are encouraged to get outdoors to exercise, garden and play. However, residents are reminded to: continue practicing physical distancing maintain a distance of 2 metres between yourself and others indoors and outdoors minimize errands avoid contact with others where possible continue practicing good hygiene wash your…

The Town of Black Diamond has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Diamond Valley Parade in light of the COVID-19 situation. Thank you all for your patience and understanding, and we hope to see everyone for the parade in 2021.

Work to upgrade and repair 12th Avenue will also occur; construction begins this spring HIGH RIVER AB – At a Special Meeting of Council today, Council voted to award construction of the Southwest Dike and the 12th Avenue Project to Kidco Construction Ltd. Kidco Construction was the lowest bidder from a shortlist of 11 contractors who pre-qualified to submit a tender on both projects.…

The Foothills Business Recovery Taskforce was formed to support the business community throughout the journey of the COVID-19 pandemic. Within each municipality are a number of economic stakeholders, including businesses, formal business organizations (for example, the local Chamber of Commerce), informal organizations (including networking groups or community organizations), and economic development. The Foothills Business Recovery…

The Okotoks Fire Department is offering a fire truck drive-by for your child’s birthday and with over 200 birthday drive-bys in April so far, the program has been a huge success!  Due to the popularity of the program, the birthday drive-bys will continue for the month of May.  The service is offered daily between the…

In the spring and summer, we love to hear the children laughing and squealing as the go down our big slide, and the loud braying of Margarita and Jose when they see someone approaching to give them attention.  We can hear those delightful sounds from our office and sometimes we step away from our desks…

Owners Kim and Kevin Generoux posted this message to their customers on Facebook: Due to the evolving circumstances in our town out of an abundance of caution (we have no positive cases), we have proactively decided to temporarily close both of our stores. The safety of our team and guests is paramount to us. We…

A new Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) board will provide essential oversight to ensure the agency’s programs and services are delivered effectively and meet the needs of rural Alberta. With farmers in Alberta having gone through one of the toughest harvests in recent memory, the needs of Alberta’s agricultural community have evolved. Service standards and…

Fire Restriction – Burning Restriction Effective immediately, a Fire Restriction has been placed on all open fires that require a permit including Fire cancelled. This Restriction will be in effect until all areas in Foothills County receive substantial changes to the current dry conditions and approval is received to lift this Restriction. FIRE RESTRICTION – Fire Control 1.…

Need help or support during this health crisis? Call the Okotoks Family Resource Centre. The Okotoks Family Resource Centre (OFRC) will connect you with the right community resources and supports for financial challenges, coping difficulties, medical and dental services, grief, addictions, family issues, support groups and more. Staff at OFRC are available to assist residents who need information,…

Due to concerns with COVID-19 and the safety of the community the High River Ag Society at this time has canceled / postponed all events and will evaluate what events may move forward at a time when we know it is safe to do so. From the Alberta’s chief health Officer, “Concerns over the COVID-19…

The Alberta and federal governments, with the input and assistance of industry and worker representatives, have developed a plan to respond to confirmed cases of COVID-19 in food processing plants. The goal of this response plan is to protect workers, while ensuring limited impact to our essential food supply during this pandemic. Background It is…

John Barlow, MP Foothills FOOTHILLS, AB – During this crisis our farmers, ranchers, producers and processors are working hard every day to ensure a reliable and sustainable food supply across Canada. The Cargill Meats facility in High River processes between 4,000 and 4,500 head of cattle per day, and provides almost 40 per cent of…