Category: Organizations

  • MoneySense: 2015 Charity 100: A smarter way to give

    MoneySense: 2015 Charity 100: A smarter way to give

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  • Nature Conservancy of Canada Invites you to Give the Gift of Nature

    Nature Conservancy of Canada Invites you to Give the Gift of Nature

    A Gift of Canadian Nature is sure to please – perfect for nature lovers, animal lovers and those on your list who have everything, these symbolic gifts of habitat give twice, once to your loved one and once to Canada’s wilderness. Help NCC protect Canada’s natural beauty today. Begin your shopping by selecting your gifts…

  • The Legion Supports Veterans

    The Legion Supports Veterans

    The Legion Service Bureau Network serves Veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their families. The Legion’s professional Command Service Officers are mandated by legislation to provide representation, advocacy and financial assistance free of charge, Legion member or not.

  • Canadian Angus Association Set to Launch New Video Broadcast to Share the Angus Story

    ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB– The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) is proud and excited to announce that on December 12th, 2014 they will launch Angus Central Television (AC-TV). AC-TV is a video broadcast that will share Angus news with members and other industry partners. Using this new platform allows for a story to be told and…

  • Avenue of Trees 2014 – 3rd Annual Auction

    Avenue of Trees 2014 – 3rd Annual Auction

    Vote for your Avenue of Trees Fan Favourite  on our Facebook Page! Fan Favourite 2014 winner receives a $250 gift certificate from Okotoks Sobeys and Avenue of Trees Trophy to display in their business! The Auction starts at 1pm today at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Thank you to our 2014 Tree Decorators! All Through The…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club – Community Gardening

    Millarville Horticulture Club – Community Gardening

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30 pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. For our January 13th meeting Jackie Blight will be speaking on the Black Diamond Community Garden and answering any questions about community gardens.…

  • Cheap Gas? That’s APP-solutely Fantastic!

    Cheap Gas? That’s APP-solutely Fantastic!

    Isn’t it the worst when you fill up your vehicle only to see cheaper gas just a few blocks away? Find gas prices near you with the new AMA mobile app feature, Gas Price Monitor. Click here to download the App Find out what the rest of the Province are paying for gas by clicking…

  • A Day in the Life of Alberta Shelters

    A Day in the Life of Alberta Shelters

    According to the 2013 Alberta Data Count, conducted by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters: On just one day, shelters across the province helped 926 women and 1,102 children. During that same day 99 women and 87 children could not be accommodated. Of the women helped this day, 37 were known to be pregnant. 43…

  • CFIB Proposes Permanent Solutions to Chronic Labour Shortages

    Taking the “temporary” out of the TFW program Toronto/Calgary – In a new report released today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) calls for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to be replaced with a stronger solution to address permanent labour shortages. Geared towards entry-level workers, CFIB’s proposed Introduction to Canada Visa would simultaneously…

  • New Okotoks Legion Welcomes Members

    New Okotoks Legion Welcomes Members

    You don’t have to be a Veteran to join the Legion. Legion members care deeply about supporting the men and women who serve this country and want to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, contribute to our communities, and Remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.

  • Millarville Saddle Sores Kicks Off a New Exciting Year

    Millarville Saddle Sores Kicks Off a New Exciting Year

    The Millarville Saddle Sores 4-H light horse club kicked off a new 4-H season. So far we have had 4 rides and 2 spectacular meetings. The club had our kick off BBQ at Kylie Mansers house to get everyone acquainted and go over some expectations. The kids started with some games while the parents went…

  • Oilfields Hospital LTC Fundraising Christmas Raffle

    Oilfields Hospital LTC Fundraising Christmas Raffle

    If you pop into the Oilfields Hospital you will find a wonderful selection of gift baskets in the lobby. This is a fundraiser for the Rising Sun Long Term Care unit. All it costs is $1 per ticket to enter a draw. You can buy multiple tickets and just drop them into the gift bag…

  • United Nations and Foothills HIRE Support Businesses in Creating Enabling Work Environments for People with All and Every Disability

    United Nations and Foothills HIRE Support Businesses in Creating Enabling Work Environments for People with All and Every Disability

    Wednesday, December 3rd is United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, – focusing on Sustainable Development: the Promise of Technology. The HIRE employment program of Foothills SNAPS is the ‘GO TO’ resource, information and support source for employers and employees. With our office in High River, and serving the whole Foothills region, HIRE provides…

  • Patients Waiting for Stem Cell Match Counting on Canadians

    Patients Waiting for Stem Cell Match Counting on Canadians

    Giving Tuesday to highlight umbilical cord blood bank OTTAWA /CNW/ – On “Giving Tuesday,” Dec. 2, Canadian Blood Services is encouraging Canadians to help build a national public cord blood bank by making a financial donation to the $12.5 million For All Canadians fundraising campaign. The organization is also inviting people to take and upload…

  • Harper Government Destroys Farmer Control Over Seed

    Harper Government Destroys Farmer Control Over Seed

    (November 25, 2014 – Saskatoon, SK) – The National Farmers Union (NFU) is sounding the alarm with the passing of Bill C-18, the Agriculture Growth Act omnibus bill yesterday in the House of Commons. “Farmers must now contend with UPOV ’91. UPOV ’91 is one of the most farmer-unfriendly mechanisms we have ever seen,” exclaimed…