Category: Organizations

  • Alberta Emerald Foundation: February Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

    Alberta Emerald Foundation: February Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

      Through the generous support of our program sponsor, ConocoPhillips Canada, and other sponsors and individual donors, The Alberta Emerald Foundation is able to inspire Alberta’s next generation of eco-heroes by supporting projects that elevate environmental awareness in a meaningful way. The Alberta Emerald Foundation intends to allocate over 100 Youth Environmental Engagement Grants this year.…

  • GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

    GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

      With the help of Alberta’s Promise, GE has partnered with the RiverWatch Institute of Alberta to fund new science equipment and give even more high school students the unique opportunity to study river health in Alberta. The partnership was announced on January 21 when GE’s James Cleland, Global General Manager of Heavy Oil, presented…

  • Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

    Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

    Parent Link Centres are celebrating 10 years of providing programs and resources for Alberta’s parents, caregivers, and children. Parent Link Centres (PLCs) provide parents and caregivers with resources and support to develop nurturing environments for Alberta’s children. The Alberta government funds centres throughout the province as part of its commitment to early child development. “The…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Recycling Helps the Environment and the Club

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Recycling Helps the Environment and the Club

    Club Reporter Ethan Beck These past two months have been busy. Tire recycling and 4-H public speaking. We would like to thank Farm Credit Canada Relationship Manager – Erron Pouteaux for donating $500 to our club. We are planning to use this money to buy show equipment for 4-H on Parade. The money will keep…

  • Millarville Saddle Sores: Making Homes for Birds

    Millarville Saddle Sores: Making Homes for Birds

      By Club Reporter Clara Blatz  Over the past few months the Millarville Saddle Sores have been very busy. In December the club had a spectacular Christmas party at the Okotoks bowling alley. Serval games were played and lots of pizza was eaten. In January the club had their first winter workshop with Andrew Styles.…

  • Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

    Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

      Edmonton, AB –  Easter Seals Alberta is pleased to announce that the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund (ECECAF) and the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) have each donated $40,000 for the Equipment and Support Services Program, totaling $80,000 to help clients of all ages with disabilities receive the equipment they need in the Edmonton…

  • Oilfields High School: Pink Shirt Day

    Oilfields High School: Pink Shirt Day

    Pink Shirt Day, an anti-bullying initiative, happens at OHS February 25th, 2015. All students are encouraged to wear a pink shirt to show that we are all working together to prevent bullying in our school, community and online. The Student Advisory Committee pre-sold pink shirts and buttons. Help make our campaign a success by encouraging our…

  • Oilfields High School: Scholarships

    Oilfields High School: Scholarships

    As scholarship deadlines are starting to approach, Grade 12 students need to start getting organized. I always encourage students to start a folder, either electronically or on paper to keep organized with all of their pending scholarships. Organize them by deadline and start applying. Line up teachers, community members or counsellors to write reference letters……

  • Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

    Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

    Family Day Unplugged at the Okotoks Recreation Centre Monday, February 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 3:30pm Family Day is a holiday recognized in Alberta as a way for families to spend time together. The Town of Okotoks, along with Okotoks Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), recognizes the importance of this and is planning its…

  • Child Victims of Sexual Abuse Receive Additional Counselling Services

    Child Victims of Sexual Abuse Receive Additional Counselling Services

    Government is ensuring child victims of sexual abuse will have access to additional counselling services and specially-trained counsellors. The additional counselling services will be available as a pilot project at the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre in Calgary, the Caribou Child and Youth Centre in Grande Prairie and the Zebra Child Protection Centre in Edmonton.…

  • World of Choices Coming to Okotoks in March

    World of Choices Coming to Okotoks in March

      Join us on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Foothills Centennial Center as we celebrate the World of Choices available to you. If you are a young woman in Grade 10, 11 or 12 you are invited to join local Career Mentors as they share exciting aspects of their work. You will be exposed to…

  • Legion Helps Almost A Thousand Homeless Veterans

    Legion Helps Almost A Thousand Homeless Veterans

      OTTAWA, Feb. 9, 2015 /CNW/ – Almost a thousand Homeless and near homeless Veterans have been helped by The Royal Canadian Legion through its “Leave the Streets Behind” program. “The Royal Canadian Legion has the resources to help Veterans directly and immediately,” says Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion, Tom Eagles.  In 2014 alone,…

  • Longview Library News: Online Resources

    Longview Library News: Online Resources

      The newest eResource from Marigold is SOLARO. It is an on-line study help and exam preparation for Grades 3-12. It is based on the Alberta curriculum and will be helpful for all students, particularly for those who are home schooled. A workshop to explain the program and its use will be held shortly. On…

  • 4-H Valley ACES – Introducing a New Multi-Club

    4-H Valley ACES – Introducing a New Multi-Club

      A new 4-H Multi Club has been launched in Turner Valley. This year we are offering indoor Archery and Cooking. We run monthly meetings, which gives our members the opportunity to learn and understand Parliamentary Rules, based on Roberts Rule. The Members run the club and hold all the board positions, which gives them…

  • National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Launched in Canada

    National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day Launched in Canada

    Opportunity for communities to join effort to reduce wildfire risk EDMONTON, Feb. 9, 2015 /CNW/ – In collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), and The Co-operators, FireSmart Canada today announced the launch of the first ever National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in Canada scheduled for May…