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Glen Mead Lodge in Black Diamond Gets New Furniture
Diane Bray, President of the Foothills Lions Club presented a cheque for $2,200 to Joyce Frandsen, of the Foothills Foundation Society. This cheque completes the Foundation’s fundraising for new furniture at the Glen Mead Lodge for seniors. Joyce was very excited and is looking forward to the seniors’ having new couches and chairs. Most of…
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Foothills Lions Help Turner Valley School
Before Christmas two students from Turner Valley School made a presentation to the Foothills Lions Club asking for support for the new playground they are hoping to build. Raya Mowatt and Maya Perez Robinson made the presentation and were thrilled to receive a cheque from the Lions Club in the amount of $1,000.
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Turning Possibilities into Reality with Foothills SNAPS H.I.R.E. Program
Seventeen-year-old Jessica McNutt is dreaming big about her future – and making it happen. As a recent graduate of the H.I.R.E (Having Inclusive Rewarding Employment) program, it didn’t take her long to make her entrepreneurial dreams a reality. She celebrated with friends and family on December 5, 2015, during the grand opening celebration of Jessica’s…
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Boys and Girls Club Youth Take Flight with WestJet
Airline surprises 16 youth leaders with trip of a lifetime CALGARY, Dec. 23, 2015 /CNW/ – WestJet continues to celebrate the spirit of the season with the Boys and Girls Clubs surprise adventure with WestJet video. As part of an early Christmas gift, WestJet surprised 16 youth leaders from Boys and Girls Clubs (BGC) of…
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Martial Arts Students Recognized
Rising Phoenix Martial Arts recognizes 2015 Outstanding Students Student of the Year Youth Classes Ninja Kids – Congratulations Ethan who was Student of the Year in Ninja Kids. Ethan has exceptional attendance, scores very high on exams, loves training, always demonstrates respect and kindness in class, and has never had a negative behavior strike while…
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Community Futures Board Member Needed from Black Diamond
The Town of Black Diamond is in search of a new local representative to join the Community Futures Highwood Board. Do you live in Black Diamond and/or own a business in Black Diamond? Do you have knowledge of small business operations? Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Community Futures Highwood…
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Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club November – December News
Submitted by Jackson Collard, Club Reporter The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club has had a busy fall. In November, we had a club meeting and a workshop. During the workshop, we watched a video called “Beef TV”. It was all about how to raise livestock. This year the Millarville-Stockland 4-H club is raising a charity steer, a…
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Christmas joy abundant at Easter Seals Camp Horizon for adults with disabilities
ATB Financial’s “Adopt-a-Camper” Campaign brings Christmas cheer Calgary, AB – For more than 30 years, Easter Seals Camp Horizon has been the home away from home for 60 adults with physical and developmental disabilities fromDecember 23 to 26. In preparation for the holidays, staff and customers from ATB Financial branches have filled Christmas hampers…
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Grants support preserving Alberta’s history and stories
Heritage projects that are preserving local landmarks and the stories of Alberta’s past are getting a boost with provincial funding through the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF). Sir Alexander Galt Hospital Lethbridge From restoring Mayerthorpe’s iconic Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator to researching the history of Fort Macleod’s historic buildings, 61 projects across the…
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RCMP Turner Valley Donate Proceeds to Boys & Girls Club
Last September 26th the Turner Valley RCMP Regimental Ball was held at the Millarville Rodeo Hall. With thanks to Sgt. Paulina Larrey-King and Cpl. Tiffany McGregor for their organizational skills the event was a huge success. Funds raised that evening went to the Pump Track project for the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills…
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Snowmobiles for Public Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Canada thanks the four snowmobile manufacturers for lending new mountain sleds to our operations team.These sleds will be used by our field teams, forecasters and the coordinator of our snowmobile programs. It is important to note that the dealers listed provide Avalanche Canada with excellent service and they provide these loaner snowmobiles directly out…
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Be a Safety Santa this Holiday Season
It can be tough sledding for first responders during the festive season. Police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and tow truck operators face inclement weather and long work hours, often while helping people who are suffering immeasurably. But you can do your part to keep emergency responders safe and ensure they get home to their loved ones this Christmas. And…
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Supporting Alberta Food Banks This Holiday Season
Alberta Motor Association Food banks struggle to keep up with the growing need for support every holiday season. This year, largely due to layoffs in the energy sector, the need for donations is even higher. A devastating 23% higher in Alberta alone, and our increase in food bank usage has actually raised the national average,…
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2015 John Petropoulos Leadership Award Winners Announced
The 2015 John Petropoulos Leadership Award winners have been determined and the recipients have been honoured. The award – a collaboration between the JPMF and the Calgary Police Service (CPS) – is given on an annual basis to a member from District 6, where Const. John Petropoulos worked as a police officer, as well as an…
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Millarville Horticulture Club: Tree Diseases and Birdhouses
Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30 pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. January 12 we have Gordon White, a forester from Okotoks, speaking on black knot, fire blight and other tree diseases. February 20 (note…
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