Category: Organizations

Millarville Mutts, Mustangs and Marksmen Keeping Busy this Winter

The members of the Millarville Mutts, Mustangs and Marksmen 4-H club have been participating in a variety of engaging activities this year. On February 7, the club’s annual public speaking competition was held at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. Twenty-nine speakers (including three very brave cleavers) participated, all of whom demonstrated strong communication skills. Congratulations…

March 2, 2015
Disappointing Senate Decision Exposes Transgender People to Threats and Violence

Ottawa, February 26, 2015 – Trans Equality Rights in Canada, a civil society-based coalition advocating for the rights of transgender people in Canada, is disappointed that Canada’s Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs amended Bill C-279 on Gender Identity yesterday, exempting it from applying to public spaces including bathrooms and locker rooms. “Human…

March 2, 2015
Sheep Creek Arts Council: Scrapbooking Crop Fest for Rowan House

On March 7, 2015 the Scrapbook Club (an active club within the Sheep Creek Arts Council) is hosting a “Crop Fest” in support of Rowan House. This event taking place from 10am to 10pm, will not only interest dedicated “scrapbookers” and card-makers but will also appeal to community members who are invited to drop…

March 2, 2015
Beneath the Arch Bursary

A total of $1500 is available for one or more bursaries, to be awarded at the discretion of the Beneath the Arch Education Committee. These bursaries are available to enable young performing artists to enhance their experiences and skills in a performing arts field. We define “performing arts” as any creative, artistic endeavor that is…

March 1, 2015
Calgary to Host a Stop on TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay

Announced (Tuesday) by the organizing committee, the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG, is coming to Calgary on July 3, 2015. “I’m excited that our city is one of only five stops outside of Ontario for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay.” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “Calgarians know…

February 28, 2015
Rowan House Celebrates 15 Years

Join us in celebrating 15 years serving the Foothills at our annual Hope & Healing Gala! Our signature fundraiser will take place Saturday, April 25th at Lynnwood Ranch in Aldersyde and promises to be another great evening. Dinner, dancing, raffles, live and silent auctions – all in support of women and children in the…

February 28, 2015
The Little Company with the Big Heart

Want to see a prime example of a company being a good global citizen? Look no further than Calgary-based Annapolis Capital. Not only does the investment management firm donate locally, it’s also a generous supporter of Operation Eyesight, an international development organization that works to prevent blindness in Africa and India. “Giving is integrated into…

February 26, 2015
The Calgary to Cochrane Trail through Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Trail lovers, hikers, walkers, bikers and nature enthusiasts will soon be able to follow the Trans Canada Trail from Northwest Calgary to Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and Cochrane. The construction of the 2.2 kilometre Bearspaw Trail is vital to the completion of the connection between the two communities. To make this happen, we need…

February 26, 2015
Foothills Lions Club Helps the Little Ones This Time

The Foothills Lions Club makes a donation to help the pre-school children at the Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley and District.

February 24, 2015
Millarville Racing and Ag Society Honoured

The Honourable Verlyn Olson, Minister of Agriculture, presented Millarville Racing and Ag Society with the Alberta Century Award for their 108 year commitment to the Agriculture community. Bill Jackson graciously accepted this award on behalf of the MRAS in Edmonton earlier this year.

February 24, 2015
CRP: Moving forward with the Calgary Metropolitan Plan

By CRPadmin There has been significant dialogue on the progress of the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP) the past few days. We wanted to provide you an update. We also want to address Rocky View County’s press release suggesting the Province of Alberta to stop funding the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP). Which we respectfully disagree with…

February 23, 2015
The Salvation Army to Close Hope Shelter on April 15th after 40 Years of Dedicated Service

Residents will be given alternative accommodation as discussions continue regarding a new location TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2015 /CNW/ – After 40 years of dedicated service to homeless men in Toronto, The Salvation Army Hope Shelter on 167 College Street will close its doors on April 15, 2015 as the building lease will have concluded. The…

February 23, 2015
Foothills Lions Club Helps Calgary Nova Lions Club

A donation from the Foothills Lions Club will help the Calgary Nova Lions Club send two youths on the Lions International Student Exchange Program.

February 22, 2015
WYCP Partnership Grows with Support from GLC Moving and Storage and Long-Time Partners

Partnerships make the impossible happen. Just ask Lee Eskdale, Executive Director of the Wilderness Youth Challenge Program (WYCP), whose program for high risk teens would not be possible without help from GLC Moving and Storage and the long-time support of committed partners Supreme Steel LP and the Leder Charitable Foundation. WYCP challenges high risk…

February 22, 2015
CWF Launches Wild Pedagogies – An Amazing Learning Journey for Educators

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to be launching a new conservation program offering adventure learning journeys for educators and their families. “Wild Pedagogies is a one of a kind experiential learning program that blends graduate level studies in education from top university professors with travel on the landscape,” said Wade Luzny, CEO Executive…

February 22, 2015