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Marigold Library System News: Alberta Libraries
Alberta Budget – More Funding for AB Public Libraries The Alberta budget announced on March 26th included more funding for Alberta’s public libraries. Late that afternoon, Minister Diana McQueen shared the news that provincial operating grants for public libraries have increased by $3.5 million. This will allow per capita grant amounts to increase by 10…
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Number of people with Parkinson’s disease set to double by 2031 TORONTO, ON – Every day 10 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Over the next 16 years, the number of Canadians diagnosed with Parkinson’s is expected to double to more than 163,700 and Parkinson Society Canada will be here for them. These statistics…
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High River Online: The High River Food Bank Needs Your Help
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The Military Museums – Mural of Honour
The Making of the Mural The Mural project was launched in November 2005 to raise funds for the Founders’ Gallery at the Military Museums. The Mural was installed partially completed in the foyer of the Military Museums in Calgary in November 2006. After many months of work, the completed mural was unveiled on 9 November…
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Longview Library News: Music Fills the Library
By Sylvia Binkley A delightful concert was performed in the library on March 31st. Denisha Teichroeb, Sierra Butler and Danah Boutin treated us all to an afternoon of classical music on their stringed instruments. They were gracious and composed for ones so young. They described the history of their instruments and gave a brief history…
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Rowan Residents Treated to ‘Day at the Spa’
When women arrive at Rowan House, they often have very little more than the clothes on their backs. While we do provide them with basic clothes, pajamas and toiletries to get them through their stay, it’s not the same as having your own closet, make-up and hair accessories. As noted by the Look Good…
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Healthy Development April Conversation Meeting
Next week’s regularly scheduled (first Tuesday of the month) “Healthy Development” meeting will be at the usual time of 7:00pm, but the meeting will be held at the Turner Valley Golf Club. ********* Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 7:00pm at the Turner Valley Golf Club ********** The reason behind the shift in venue…
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The Results are in! Finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards Announced
EDMONTON, AB – “And the finalists for the 24th Annual Emerald Awards are…” Today, at Edmonton’s City Hall, nominees joined the Alberta Emerald Foundation, its sponsors, volunteers and other members from the local community, to find out who would be taking another step towards receiving the coveted environmental award. Over the past weeks, a…
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Run for Rowan
Rowan House is pleased to once again part-ner with the Millarville Half Marathon Run to the Farmer’s Market! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13th. This fun, point-to-point race starts at the Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond, passes through beautiful west country and ends at the Millarville Race Track where you can shop the vendors…
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Volunteers Are The Salvation Of The Badlands Passion Play
200 Volunteer Actors Invest 30,000 Hours Into The Annual Event Drumheller, Alberta — This July the Canadian Badlands Passion Play will celebrate its 22nd season with nine final performances of the ‘Gospel of John’. “More than 50,000 people have seen the John script in the past four seasons and the responses have been overwhelmingly…
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Community Emergency Response Team Summit Coming to Calgary
Alberta Floods – Slave Lake Fire – H1N1 Alberta labelled “Disaster Capital of Canada” CALGARY, AB – After a large-scale disaster, local governments do not have the capacity to manage the over-whelming needs of an entire community. With dependence on municipal services, residents are exposed to longterm recovery efforts. Networks of prepared individuals and local…
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Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Getting Ready for the Shows
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Millarville Horticultural Club 2015 Junior Program
Do your children like to play in the dirt? Have they ever wanted to grow their own vegetables or flowers? Please join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons to find out more about a program geared for junior gardeners. • Information on garden location, soil, plant care, harvest • If you…
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The Sheep River Ramblers Need your Vote
We need your help! As much help as we can get! Sheep River Ramblers, the library’s walking/hiking club, have been nominated for a 2015 Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Library Service and we are eligible for the YOU Libraries award, which is a people’s choice award, chosen by online voting by Albertans. Go to the…
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New Scrapbooking Event Supports Rowan House
Friendly company, great food and creative energy recently filled the Valley Neighbours Club in Turner Valley. The Sheep Creek Arts Council hosted its first Crop Fest scrapbooking event in March. Festivities included all-day scrapbooking, make-and-takes, shopping and a silent auction and 50/50 draw—raising over $2,000 for Rowan House. The shelter’s Ally Cramm, who manned…
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