Category: Lifestyle

Sheep River Library Fall Programs

As thoughts turn to the end of summer, kids returning to school and vacations now over, you may start to wonder what the library has on offer with its fall programs. For an exhaustive list, just go to the centre pull out pages of this issue of the High Country News to see what is…

August 30, 2014
Napa Valley Vintners Continues to Support Local Community Following Sunday’s Earthquake

St. Helena, CA – The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) nonprofit trade association is continuing its efforts to support and sustain both the local community and the Napa Valley wine industry following Sunday’s earthquake. At Napa County’s request, the NVV is asking its members to provide information about the status of their winery operations this week…

August 29, 2014
RCMP: Accidental Overdose…Do You Know What You Are Taking?

Wood Buffalo RCMP – Over the past several months, the Wood Buffalo RCMP has noticed a rise in the sudden deaths of individuals suspected to have died as a result of a drug overdose. To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigations, police will not be speaking on specific details pertaining to the deaths, but…

August 28, 2014
CBC: 101-Year-Old Alberta Woman Goes For Gold

Florence Storch from Hanna is the oldest participant in this year’s Canada 55+ Games [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/101-year-old-alberta-woman-goes-for-gold-1.2745485′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

August 28, 2014
AHS: ATV safety urged ahead of long weekend

CALGARY – As Albertans gear up for the August long weekend, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all residents, and particularly parents of children less than 16 years of age, to be mindful of the significant risks associated with the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). “We know that children less than 16 years of age…

August 28, 2014
Calgary Kids Get Supports to Tackle Tough Issues, Make Positive Choices

Anti-crime programs that focus on gangs, bullying, drugs and internet safety will help young people in Alberta sort facts from fiction. The most recent Civil Forfeiture Fund (CFF) grants support 15 projects throughout Alberta including a grant to the YouthLink Interpretive Centre for $500,000 over two years. The YouthLink Interpretive Centre is an interactive facility…

August 27, 2014
Property Tax Relief Program continues to be available for 2014

HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River, with support from the Government of Alberta, has announced that its Property Tax Relief Program will continue to support residential and commercial property owners who were still displaced from their homes for all or a portion of 2014 due to the 2013 flood. “We are very pleased…

August 27, 2014
A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

…….hope I don’t get sued! This is Tom. Two things I have for you. 1. One last spur of the moment parenting tip. As some of you well know already I am currently involved in a large camp out with activities for young guys to come with their fathers, uncles, grandfathers etc….. You are of…

August 27, 2014
ACTIVE AT SCHOOL brings elite Canadian winter athletes to Iqaluit to inspire kids to get moving

Through ACTIVE AT SCHOOL, Canadian Tire Donates $100,000 to Nunavut To Encourage Continued Daily Physical Activity In Youth Across The Territory IQALUIT, Aug. 25, 2014 /CNW/ – ACTIVE AT SCHOOL – a broad-based group led by Canadian Tire that includes influential organizations with an expertise in health and wellness, sport and recreation, industry and education…

August 27, 2014
Online Facebook Auction for Ramp Up Quinn’s New Wheels

If you are part of the Facebook community and want to help out with the fundraising for Quinn Page-Smith’s new wheelchair you can check out this online auction. The local Foothills community is really getting on board and posting alot of wonderful items on the site. You will have to check back often as things…

August 27, 2014
Memorial Tree Ceremony held in George Lane Park

The Town of High River hosted a Memorial Tree ceremony in George Lane Park last night to recognize donors that purchased trees over the last two years. Plaques commemorating loved ones and the locations of trees were highlighted at the ceremony. “We encourage anyone wishing to celebrate a milestone or special moment in their life…

August 26, 2014
Response to call for Michener investigation

Naresh Bhardwaj, Associate Minister for Persons with Disabilities, issued the following statement (August 21st) in response to calls for an investigation into the deaths of people who have transferred from the Michener Centre: “I want to express my deep condolences and extend my thoughts and prayers to the families who are grieving. “We have every…

August 25, 2014
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Basil, Olive Oil, Pasta and Pizza

By Reena Nerbas Removing Tape from Carpet Dear Reena, My, I am in a quandary! I have glued my area rug with double sided tape to my existing carpet, and now it seems an impossible task to remove the tape from the carpet (I live in a rental apartment). I need your solution to this…

August 25, 2014
Foundation Calls For Provincial Strategy For Rare Diseases

PC Leadership Contenders Urged To State Position on Treatment For Rare Conditions “It is the role of government to protect and ensure fair and equitable access to Health Care for all Canadians, not just the ones whose treatments are inexpensive.” On the one-year anniversary of life-saving treatment being approved for a young St. Albert toddler,…

August 25, 2014
Parks Canada Partners with Cheticamp River Salmon Association on Ecosystem Restoration

Government of Canada’s support in project will protect future salmon runs in the Cheticamp River Cheticamp, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today…

August 24, 2014