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Alberta Flood Permit Grant Program Extended Through 2015
It’s a Christmas present Janet Boyd has been waiting for. The Calgary senior’s home, is finally rebuilt 18 months after the Alberta floods destroyed it. A permit grant program jointly funded by the Canadian Red Cross and The City of Calgary helped Boyd complete her Mission-area home’s rebuild. Boyd, 81, left her home with only…
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Devon Canada launches 2015 Investing in People Grant
Calgary – Devon Canada is taking applications for the Investing in People grant. Each year, Devon awards deserving non-profits up to $5,000 to recruit, retain and engage staff and volunteers to help further the success of the organization. Through this grant Devon is able to provide funding that fosters leadership, sustainable economic development and volunteerism…
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The Rothney Observatory Offers Public a Chance to view Comet Lovejoy Tonight
Sky Conditions – Clear skies forecast, good conditions to view comet. The last time Comet Lovejoy flew by earth was 12,000 years ago. The comet is now visible as it flies through the constellation Aries. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is inviting the public to view Comet Lovejoy on Thursday January 22, 8pm to 10pm.…
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Turner Valley Legion Seeking Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen – if you are able to help by preparing vegetables or cover a morning shift (8:30 – 1:00pm) or afternoon shift (4:00 – 7:30pm) please talk to Bonnie. We are also looking for volunteers to work the bar on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please…
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Lessons from Coyote
Lessons from Coyote There is a problem with coyotes in North America. A decade of ecological research has shown coyotes enhance biodiversity, regulate other pest species and that lethal management of coyotes is an ineffective coexistence strategy. Yet, one coyote is killed every minute every year by people in the US and kill rates for…
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Sheep River Library: Take a Trip at the Library
Join us for a free evening of travel inspiration, whether it be a ‘Day Trip’ to Drumheller, a ‘Jaunt’ to Jasper or an ‘Adventure’ to Alaska, Atlantic Canada – even Australia! This will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm. The slideshow is courtesy of our guest speaker from Anderson Vacations, Deb Hutton. There…
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Business Begins at Agrim Centre in Rimbey
Rimbey, AB –It’s the development many user groups in central Alberta have been eagerly awaiting. Rimbey’s major new multi-purpose facility, the Agrim Centre, is ready for business! “We’ve taken our first event bookings, and are looking for more,” stated Tim Edge, President of the Rimbey Agricultural Society. Society Vice-President Ken Whitelock, who is managing construction…
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CFIB Vows to Fight Tax Hikes in Next Alberta Budget
Challenges Alberta’s taxpayers, entrepreneurs, and business groups to join the cause CALGARY, January 19, 2015 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today vowed to fight the introduction of tax hikes in the provincial budget in March, including a new provincial sales tax (PST), and has launched a new campaign to rally Albertans to…
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Foothills Lion Tyler Bray Honoured
From Left to right, Brian Sheehan, Past International Director (Minnesota, USA), Tyler Bray and Don Edy, current District Governor of Multiple District 37-0 (Calgary, AB) The inscription reads: International President’s Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Lion Tyler Bray in recognition of Distinguished Achievements in Fulfilling the Mission of Lions Clubs International. The International President’s Certificate…
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Wounded Warriors Canada Announces Launch of COPE
ESQUIMALT, BC /CNW/ – Wounded Warriors Canada is proud to announce the launch of COPE (Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday), an innovative program for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder designed to support currently serving and retired Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families. COPE was founded by LCol (retired) Chris Linford and his wife Kathryn. Chris served 33 years…
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CFIB Announces Golden Scissors Award Finalists
From liquor laws to remitting taxes less often, award recognizes red tape warriors Toronto – In the lead-up to Red Tape Awareness WeekTM (January 19–23), the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the finalists for its annual Golden Scissors Award. The award honours an elected official or others in government who have shown…
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Millarville Community Library Looking for a Few Good……Volunteers
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Vibrant Communities Calgary Takes the Reins on Poverty Reduction
Community partners gathered today to transition the Calgary Poverty Reduction Initiative’s (CPRI) Enough for All strategy implementation from The City of Calgary to Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC). The Enough for All strategy is a community-driven poverty reduction strategy that addresses the root causes of poverty. The CPRI was launched in 2011 by Mayor Naheed Nenshi.…
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Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Weeds and Teas
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Kananaskis Avalanche Awareness Day 2015
11:00 – 15:00 on Jan 18, 2015 at the Burstall Pass Parking Lot A hands-on FREE day of activities, demos, and information on avalanche and winter safety and survival, to mark Avalanche Awareness Week. Learn about winter recreation opportunities in Kananaskis, winter survival techniques (fire starting and quinzee construction), ecology and wildlife. Activities include: Snowpack…
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