Category: Organizations

  • Nomination deadline for the Légion d’honneur medal has been extended to July 31, 2015

    Nomination deadline for the Légion d’honneur medal has been extended to July 31, 2015

    Veterans Affairs Canada was pleased to inform the Legion that the Government of France has extended the nomination deadline for the Légion d’honneur to July 31, 2015. The Embassy of France is looking for candidates who took part in the battles and military operations surrounding the landings in Normandy and Provence during the liberation of…

  • Government of Canada Helps Preserve History and Heritage in Southern Alberta

    Government of Canada Helps Preserve History and Heritage in Southern Alberta

      Member of Parliament John Barlow announces funding for the Crowsnest Historical Society Coleman, Alberta – The Government of Canada has provided the Crowsnest Historical Society with $4,176 in funding through the Museums Assistance Program. This support will allow the Society to undertake a collections‑management project for the Crowsnest Museum and Archives. The project will…

  • Bring Your Swimsuits – Spray Park Will Be Open

    Bring Your Swimsuits – Spray Park Will Be Open

    Grab your swimsuits and towels and meet at the NEW Foothills Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley for the Grand Opening tomorrow at noon! P.S. There will be cake too!

  • FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program Donation to Alberta Children’s Hospital

    FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program Donation to Alberta Children’s Hospital

      On Friday, May 22nd the FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program travelled to the Alberta Children’s Hospital to present a donation of $2,297.79 to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. A large part of the FSD Peak Athletics Hockey Program over the past 2 years has been community service initiatives. In addition to having Kindergarten buddies,…

  • Calgary Kids Face the Music after Police Partner with Schools and the CPO

    Calgary Kids Face the Music after Police Partner with Schools and the CPO

    Students at two Calgary schools will have the chance to experience classical music on Monday, thanks to a partnership between the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Foundation. Over 170 children at Patrick Airlie and Holy Trinity schools are participating in an “Instrumental Discovery Zoo,” where they will have the…

  • High Country Rural Crime Watch Asks That Rural Residents be Vigilant

      Over the past weekend, police received multiple complaints regarding suspicious persons approaching properties with inquiries that don’t seem to make sense. A vehicle would drive onto properties and approach the residence. If someone attended to the door, they would ask for directions or for someone who did not reside there, and leave. On one date in the last…

  • Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association

    Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association

      The Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Rodeo Association continue to support the efforts of the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC). In recognition of International Missing Children’s Day on Monday, May 25, 2015, the Calgary Police Rodeo Association will present a cheque to MCSC in support of CodeSearch, one of three components…

  • Local Artists to Create Calgary’s Largest Yarn-Bombing

    Local Artists to Create Calgary’s Largest Yarn-Bombing

    On June 9th, 2015 the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with This is My City Art Society (TMC), will unveil Calgary’s largest yarn bombing as a kickoff to celebrate the beginning of its newest affordable housing build! CHF has purchased a home that has been slated for demolition; in its place, a brand new,…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Don’t Miss the Annual 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. June 4 is our annual plant sale at the Millarville Race track quonset. 7pm sharp. Locally grown perennials and shrubs grown by our club…

  • Wordfest Announces Indigenous Voices Series at 20th Festival

    Wordfest Announces Indigenous Voices Series at 20th Festival

    Drew Hayden Taylor, Richard Van Camp and Aaron Paquette Among Artists to Appear in Expanded Indigenous Voices Series at 20th Wordfest Calgary, AB – In celebration of its anniversary year, Wordfest is presenting a dedicated Indigenous Voices Series featuring renowned artists from First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities at the 20th Festival, October 13-18, 2015. Drew…

  • Library Hosting Second Newcomers Meeting…..it’s just not for those new to our community

    Library Hosting Second Newcomers Meeting…..it’s just not for those new to our community

      Second (in the series of 3) Newcomers Meeting is happening at the Library TONIGHT at 7 pm. New to Turner Valley/Black Diamond area? Looking for volunteer opportunities or new friends with whom to explore bird watching, hiking, travel, movies or summer outings? Guest speakers tonight will focus on summer special events such as the…

  • Calgary Group Proposes Alternate Option to City Council Funding Models

    Calgary Group Proposes Alternate Option to City Council Funding Models

    New model proposes no tax hike; to provide one-third of Green Line funding Calgary, Alberta (May 19, 2015) — LRT on the Green (LRTOTG), a Calgary-based not-for profit organization, believes the City of Calgary should consider an alternate funding model to the new forms of taxation shortlisted in the Transportation Funding Capital Mechanisms Report that will…

  • Wordfest Youth Program Introduces the Authors and Illustrators for 2015

    Wordfest Youth Program Introduces the Authors and Illustrators for 2015

      Wordfest Youth brings writers from across Canada and around the world in contact with young readers at fun, educational events that promote a love of reading and a deeper appreciation of the written word. The 20th annual Wordfest runs October 13-18, 2015, in Calgary and the Bow Valley. Participants encounter funny stories, sad stories…

  • Jumpstart Day in Okotoks

    May 30, 2015 is Jumpstart Day at the Canadian Tire in Okotoks. Stop by and show your support! Jumpstart Charities gives kids a sporting chance. Participating in sport helps kids develop physical and social skills. It helps build self-esteem. By helping kids get into the game, we’re equipping them with determination. And we’re giving them…

  • An Afternoon Tea Between Friends

    An Afternoon Tea Between Friends

      Calgary, AB  – On Sunday, May 24, 2015, Between Friends will present an elegant new occasion for all to enjoy. This fundraising event will have the makings of a classic 19th Century Tea along with some wonderful modern day activities. This Alice in Wonderland Garden Party themed event will be hosted by Jill Belland of Breakfast Television…