Category: Organizations

Assembly of First Nations Welcomes Report of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in BC and Canada Supporting National Inquiry and Action Plan

OTTAWA, ON /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with AFN Alberta Regional Chief Cameron Alexis and AFN Women’s Council Chair Therese Villeneuve, welcome the valuable and insightful report released this morning by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on their study of the high rates of…

January 15, 2015
WHOAS: A New Year Update

Well 2015 is upon us and although the snow is starting to accumulate in wild horse country the wild horses are doing exceptional well this winter. The snow is not heavy and the horses are easily able to paw through it to find enough forage to keep up their body condition. This winter, in the…

January 14, 2015
Haiti earthquake in 2010 leads to largest single country response in Red Cross history

Calgary – It has been five years since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, leading to the largest single country response in Red Cross history. While much progress has been made following the disaster on January 12, 2010, the Canadian Red Cross continues its long-term recovery efforts to help Haitians rebuild and strengthen their…

January 14, 2015
Alumni Concert to start High River Lions Music Festival Season

The High River and District Lions Music Festival is back for its 2015 season, and it begins with a celebration of past seasons. An Alumni Concert on February 28, 2015 at the High River United Church will be the official kickoff for the competitive festival. “This concert will give former volunteers, families and supporters a…

January 13, 2015
Longview Library Presents a Winter Speaker Series

Happy New Year every one! I hope you are all snuggled up with a pile of good books to last you the winter season. The library has a wonderful Speaker Series lined up for you in the month of February called “Community and Land”. The Series is done by video-conferences from several south western libraries,…

January 13, 2015
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Successful Run for Food Banks

Our numbers are in and we are proud to report that over $1.1 million and 300,000 lbs of food was raised for North American food banks and food shelves! The crowds in 2014 were simply amazing – a true reflection of all the hard work put in by community volunteers. We look forward to seeing…

January 12, 2015
Sheep River Library Presents the Author of “The Economics of Happiness”

The 2015 Winter Speaker Series is entitled Community and Land. This speaker series is brought to you via video conference at the Sheep River Library on Tuesdays from 7 to 8pm. Everyone is welcome! Tuesday January 20: Social Return on Investment presented by Mark Anielski Author, Mark Anielski is the Chief Well-being Officer, Cofounder and…

January 11, 2015
GRPF: “In the Trenches” Workshops Announced by Community Partnership

A community focused partnership is offering “In the Trenches” workshops aimed at providing local non-profit organizations and small businesses with practical skills they need to succeed. The partners include Bow Valley College (BVC) in Cochrane, the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP), Community Futures Centre West (CFCW) and Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF). “These sessions follow the…

January 9, 2015
Millarville Horticulture Club ~ Seed Catalogues

Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. For our February 10 meeting the club members will be bringing their favourite seed catalogues and placing a bulk order to save on the…

January 9, 2015
Harper Government Launches Call for Proposals to Help Conserve Canada’s National Historic Sites

Ottawa, Ontario – (Yesterday), the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the next call for proposals for Parks Canada’s National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program. The Program conserves Canada’s built heritage by helping to ensure Canada’s historic sites can be enjoyed by future generations. Since 2009, the program…

January 7, 2015
Break-in at Charitable Organization

Calgary Police – We are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspects involved in a recent break-in at a charitable organization. At approximately 6:20 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, three people forced their way into the Women In Need Society (WINS) location at 3525 26 Ave. S.E., by prying open a man door. Once…

January 7, 2015
Legion Responds to Cabinet Shuffle

Legion will be seeking action on ACVA Recommendations from the New VAC Minister Legion Welcomes New Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada OTTAWA, ON, 05 January 2015 – The Royal Canadian Legion welcomes the announcement of a new Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada and hopes this move will bring better action from the current government to…

January 7, 2015
Oilfields Hospital Rising Sun Christmas Fundraiser a Success

We had a very busy December starting with our Christmas Fundraiser which went very well! This year we are very happy to announce that we raised $4,374.60. Every year we are overwhelmed with the generosity of everyone involved from each department and families, who make awesome baskets, purchase tickets, donate baking and silent auction items.…

January 7, 2015
Get Creative at the Sheep River Library

Program Registration is by phone: 403-933 3278 or in person at the library. Go Crackers! Save money by never buying crackers again. Learn how to make your own with Doris, our resident cracker expert. Dates: Wednesday January 21 at 7 p.m. Location: Sheep River Library Cost: 1 class, no cost Quilted Winter Wall Hanging We will…

January 6, 2015
Safety on the Road

Stay safe on the roads Driving is a privilege and comes with a shared responsibility of safety on our nation’s roadways. In 2011 alone, motor vehicle crashes claimed more than 35,000 lives. What are the leading concerns? According to Injury Facts® 2014, the Council’s annual report on unintentional injuries, the three biggest causes of fatalities…

January 5, 2015