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Millarville and District Recreation Board Funding for Non-Profits
The Millarville and District Recreation Board is accepting applications for funding for non-profit organizations for the coming year. Each year the board receives a grant from the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 and disperses the funds to deserving groups. If you would like to apply for a grant, please send a letter stating your request along with a budget for…
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New Year, New Growth Opportunities!
Steer your business to success by entering the 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award for a chance to win $100,000 Montreal, January 28, 2015—The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is accepting applications for the 2015 edition of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award. Canadian business owners aged 18 to 35 will compete for a grand prize of $100,000 and a…
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Rt Revd Libby Lane Consecrated at York Minster
The Rt Revd Libby Lane has been consecrated as the first female bishop in the Church of England in a packed service at York Minster today attended by more than 100 bishops from the Church of England and women bishops from across the Anglican Communion. In a statement shortly after being consecrated, Bishop Libby said she had been…
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From Memory to Remembrance: Liberation of the Netherlands
70 years ago Canadian troops played a pivotal role in liberating the Netherlands. This lecture is part of a nation-wide series in which Canadian and Dutch historians takes us back to the highlights of the Canadian military campaign that led to the capitulation in Wageningen on May 5, 1945. Please join us Thursday, February…
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Celebrating 15 Years of First Responder Safety
It is with great excitement that the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund enters 2015, marking our 15th year of existence! This year will include the announcement of new safety projects, the continuation of our effective safety programs and a number of fun events and campaigns. It’s been a long ride since 2000. Along the way, we’ve…
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Distribution of $70,000 Calgary Animal Abuse Fund
By Calgary Humane on January 29, 2015 Calgary, AB — The Calgary Animal Abuse Fund, organized by Vets To Go, originated as a response to the discovery of a husky (Shadow) and cat (One-Tooth) found deceased with their mouths taped shut and the ensuing public outrage. The goal in creating the fund was to raise a reward…
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Rowan House Invites You to Join the Revolution!
Ah, Valentine’s Day. Red and pink hearts, chocolate, flowers and cards. That all-important day of love recognized by couples all over North America and other parts of the world, but what about those trapped in unhealthy relationships? 1 in 3 women across the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. That’s ONE…
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Calgary’s Round Tables on Sustainability – Future Cities and Inner-city Re-development
Pathways 2 Sustainability Calgary is a citizen led initiative focused on defining practical solutions to achieve Calgary’s sustainability goals as outlined by the imagineCALGARY Sustainability Plan. On January 29th, Sustainability Resources and Host Partner Brookfield Residential will host Calgary’s Round Table on Sustainability with guest speakers that include: Druh Farrell, City of Calgary Ward 7…
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It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day tomorrow: Join the national conversation about mental health!
Clara Hughes, Bell Let’s Talk national spokesperson, invites everyone to the 5th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 28 Michael Landsberg, Howie Mandel and Mary Walsh join Clara, Michel Mpambara and Stefie Shock on the Bell Let’s Talk team Tomorrow, talk, text, tweet and share to help drive Bell’s donations to Canadian mental…
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The Globe and Mail: CRA Revokes Charitable Status of Dying With Dignity
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Minister of Veterans Affairs affirms Government’s commitment to Canada’s Veterans and their families
The Honourable Erin O’Toole addresses the Rotary Club of Toronto TORONTO/CNW/ – The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, delivered the keynote address (on Friday) at a Rotary Club of Toronto meeting focussed on care, compassion and respect for Canada’s Veterans. The Minister thanked the Rotary Club of Toronto for its outstanding contributions to…
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Sheep River Library Presents the 2015 Winter Speaker Series: Community and Land
This series via teleconference runs on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. You can catch it at the library! **TONIGHT** Tuesday January 27: Prairie Species at Risk; Joel Nicholson, Species at Risk, Senior Biologist ESRD Video Conferencing from the Medicine Hat Library, Joel Nicholson presents a glimpse into wildlife species dependent on prairie grassland. The mixed grass…
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70 Years Since Auschwitz Survivors Were Liberated
One of the worst acts of inhumanity came to an end 70 years ago today. The event is taking place in front of the gates of the notorious Nazi death camp today by an estimated 300 survivors. The Auschwitz Memorial in Virtual Panoramic Images The virtual panoramas are a project prepared by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum…
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Foothills School Division News: Family Literacy Day
Held annually on January 27, this national initiative raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. It’s a popular initiative in FSD and our schools are busy planning a variety of fun activities to encourage students and their families to learn together. Taking time every day to…
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The Brick delivers $125,000 for Wounded Warriors Canada in 2014
EDMONTON, Jan. 20, 2015 /CNW/ – The Brick is proud to announce it was among Wounded Warriors Canada’s top corporate sponsors in 2014, raising and donating $125,000 to the national organization. “As a truly Canadian company, The Brick stands beside the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces – whether they’re active-duty members or valued veterans,” said Jim Caldwell,…
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