Category: Organizations

  • Anglican Primates Call for a Common Date for Easter in Trouble

    Anglican Primates Call for a Common Date for Easter in Trouble

    By George Conger, Anglican Ink The Archbishop of Canterbury reports the primates of the Anglican Communion have agreed in principle to enter into talks with other Christian churches to set a common date for Easter. However, the prospects for an early agreement appear remote as the Russian Orthodox Church has said that it would encourage…

  • New Initiative to Consult with Veterans Stakeholders

    New Initiative to Consult with Veterans Stakeholders

    Advisory groups to improve transparency and engage with Veterans Ottawa – The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence,  announced (on Friday) a new initiative to broaden engagement with stakeholders. Six ministerial advisory groups are being put in place as part of his commitment to improve transparency and support consultation…

  • Save the Date: Waterton Wildflower Festival June 19 – 24

    Save the Date: Waterton Wildflower Festival June 19 – 24

    Click here for more on the Waterton Wildflower Festival

  • Are Tiny Houses Being Used in Canada as Social Housing?

    Are Tiny Houses Being Used in Canada as Social Housing?

    By Emma Woolley, Homeless Hub We received many questions about tiny houses recently in our website survey, on our social media and on the Community Workspace on Homelessness. This is part one of a three-part Homeless Hub series on this topic. Over the next two weeks, we will publish three blog posts that consider the rise of…

  • Nature Conservancy of Canada expands protected land in Alberta’s Southern Foothills

    Nature Conservancy of Canada expands protected land in Alberta’s Southern Foothills

    April 13, 2016 Calgary, AB The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has assisted the Waldron Grazing Co-operative in adding the very historic King Ranch to the largest conservation easement in Canadian history. With the acquisition of the ranch, the existing 12,357 hectare (30,535-acre) Waldron conservation project, a conservation easement secured by NCC in 2014, has grown by…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club News: Daylilies and Plant Sale

    Millarville Horticulture Club News: Daylilies and Plant Sale

      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 May meeting is May 10th at 6:30pm. It is our spring potluck so bring a favorite dish to share. At 7:30pm Carolyn…

  • The SkyHawks celebrate 45 years of representing Canada 

    The SkyHawks celebrate 45 years of representing Canada 

    Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, The SkyHawks, is kicking off its 2016 season at the March Air Reserve Base Airshow in California on April 16 and 17, 2016. This season marks 45 years that The SkyHawks have been representing Canada, captivating and entertaining audiences with aerobatic feats using…

  • Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Announces It’s 2016-17 Board of Directors 

    Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Announces It’s 2016-17 Board of Directors 

    (Calgary, AB): Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), Alberta’s only professional organization for economic developers is pleased to announce its newly elected 2016-17 Board of Directors as follows:  Sara Chamberlain – President (Airdrie) Matt Cornall – Past President (Red Deer) Bev Thornton – Vice President (Pincher Creek) Court Ellingson – Secretary Treasurer (Calgary) Glen Vanstone – Director (Edmonton) Adena Cheverie…

  • Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta

    Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta

    (Kananaskis, AB): (Thursday night), Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) presented its annual Awards of Excellence during its 2016 Annual Conference at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge.These awards honour Alberta individuals for their contribution to the profession; as well as Alberta communities for excellence in: Business and Investment Attraction (BIA); Business Retention and Expansion (BRE); and Community Economic…

  • Still Dying on the Streets

    Still Dying on the Streets

    Homeless Deaths in British Columbia, 2006-2014  Megaphone – At least 46 homeless people died in British Columbia in 2014 – a 70 per cent increase from the year before. It is the highest number of homeless deaths in a single year in this province since 2008 and it marks a stark increase in the number of vulnerable lives…

  • Celebrating the Heart of Communities during National Volunteer Week

    Celebrating the Heart of Communities during National Volunteer Week

    Dedicated Albertans who are helping to build strong communities through grassroots community service will be the focus of celebrations across the province during National Volunteer Week. April 10-16 is National Volunteer Week. Across Alberta, events and activities are taking place to honour those who are at the heart of the social, cultural and recreational programs…

  • Salvage Centre turns trash into $100,000 for needy organizations

    Salvage Centre turns trash into $100,000 for needy organizations

    Okotoks, AB: In Okotoks one man’s trash is another man’s treasure for a local organization that is working to improve the environment and make people’s lives better. The Foothills Salvage and Recycling Society (FSRS) is a not-for-profit business that takes in re-usable items just outside the area landfill and resells them in their 8,000 square foot…

  • STARS Thanks Albertans with a Symbol of Gratitude on Helicopters

    STARS Thanks Albertans with a Symbol of Gratitude on Helicopters

    Calgary, AB – In February, we issued a plea to Albertans. A stormy economic climate had led to slumping STARS lottery ticket sales, and it was in danger of not selling out for the first time in its 23-year history. The response from Albertans was overwhelming.  Our phone lines were jammed and website traffic surged.…

  • Longview Library News: Plan Your Summer Now

    Longview Library News: Plan Your Summer Now

    The summer months will soon be here, which means long hours of lazy reading in a cool spot. The library has lots of books on gardening, bar-b-queing, hiking and recipes for cool summer meals.  We also have books on wildflowers, birdwatching and summer travel. We have 3 gardening publications: Garden’s West, Alberta Gardener and The Gardener. …

  • Canadian War Museum: The Battle of Vimy Ridge

    Canadian War Museum: The Battle of Vimy Ridge

    9-12 April 1917 By Tim Cook, Canadian War Museum Many historians and writers consider the Canadian victory at Vimy a defining moment for Canada, when the country emerged from under the shadow of Britain and felt capable of greatness. Canadian troops also earned a reputation as formidable, effective troops because of the stunning success. But…