Category: Organizations

Veterans Affairs Canada Invites Canadians to Share Memories Online

Use Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram and Flickr and show you remember Canada’s Veterans. Post photos, videos and messages using the hashtags #RememberThem. Visit the Social Media sites and stay connected. However you choose to remember Canada’s Veterans, be sure to share it with everyone you know. Together, it is our duty to pass on our…

November 4, 2014
Operation Christmas Child calls on Canadians to shop and pack, as annual gift-filled shoebox season begins

National Collection Week—when everyone’s boxes are to be at Collection Centers—is November 17-23 The Canada-wide 2014 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season—an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse Canada—starts today as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups begin packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and…

November 3, 2014
Diamond Valley Fire Department Food Drive Starts Tonight

Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Department annual door to door Food Drive starts tonight in Black Diamond and continues Tuesday night in Turner Valley! Every little bit helps, please watch for the flashing lights of the fire truck! The door-to-door drive runs from approximately 6:30 to 9pm. If you miss the firefighters then you…

November 3, 2014
George Canyon Brings Living Grace to the Foothills

George Canyon is well known for his involvement in the local communities of Okotoks and High River. He was a prominent face in the campaign to clean up the damage done to High River in the 2013 flood. Canyon, and record producer Graham Sharkey are launching a new city-wide initiative to support and encourage these…

November 2, 2014
Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi Made the Short List of World Mayor Finalists

Finalists North America • Mayor of Calgary, Canada • Mayor of Houston, USA • Mayor of Oklahoma City, USA • Mayor of Sacramento, USA Latin America • Mayor of Belo Horizonte, Brazil • Mayor of Guatemala City, Guatemala • Mayor of Monteria, Colombia • Mayor of Sucre, Venezuela Europe • Mayor of Ghent, Belgium •…

November 2, 2014
Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight

[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Tonight is the evening for local liquor tasting, food sampling and business showcasing with all proceeds going to the Oilfields Food Bank. Andrew Peller Wines, Big Rock Brewery, Black Diamond Bakery, Chin Up Cafe, Constellation Brands, Eau Claire Distillery, Gold Medal Marketing, Gotcha Products, Kloiber’s Meats, Kountry Kleen, My Wash Barn, PMA Canada, Spirit…

November 1, 2014
Infographic: State of Homelessness in Canada 2014

(Canadian Observatory on Homelessness)

November 1, 2014
East Longview Hall Christmas Market

Saturday, November 1st, 10am to 4pm. Located on the Coal Trail (Longview Trail) just 5 minutes East of Longview. It’s the building with the gorgeous murals! This is a great way to start (or complete) your Christmas shopping! Vendors include: artists, artisans, fresh produce and meats, metal & sign work, quilts, table cloths & runners,…

October 31, 2014
Canadians Eager for the Poppy Campaign

Given recent events, Canadians across the country have been asking the Legion to start the Poppy Campaign early. The Legion understands and fully appreciates Canadian’s desire to find ways to show their support now. However, with the Poppy Campaign only one week away, changing the date is not as easy as it might seem. The…

October 30, 2014
Partners for Safety on Patrol for Halloween

For the 20th year, we are pleased to be a part of The Calgary Partners for Safety helping ensure everyone’s safety on Halloween. On October 31st, more than 800 vehicles will patrol Calgary streets from 6PM to 8PM making sure this will be a safe Halloween. The Partners for Safety also includes: Alberta Health Services…

October 30, 2014
Haunted High River

Join the Museum of the Highwood on a two-hour spooky Halloween night tour. This Friday, October 31st at 7pm the tour bus will take you to some of High River’s spooky sites. This is a bus and walking tour so dress appropriately. Call the Museum at 403-652-7156 (or email: info@museumofthehighwood.com) to book your ticket. Tickets…

October 29, 2014
First Poppy to be Presented In Honour of Canada’s Fallen

The red poppy is an international emblem of remembrance. Officially adopted in Canada in 1921, the poppy represents the immeasurable sacrifices made by our men and women who died in the First World War and in later conflicts. “Donning the poppy on our left lapel keeps the memories of our fallen members of the Royal…

October 29, 2014
FSD High Country Schools to Honour Veterans

Our local schools will hold Assemblies of Remembrance on Friday, November 7th. Turner Valley School and Oilfields High School will gather at 10am; Millarville Community School will hold their assembly at 10:30am; Longview School will welcome Gordon Day as guest speaker and their assembly will begin at 1:30pm and C. Ian McLaren’s assembly will be…

October 29, 2014
Habitat for Humanity: Building Up High River

Habitat for Humanity Foothills Chapter is looking for two families to partner with them on a journey to Homeownership. There are two information sessions for anyone interested: Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30pm *TONIGHT* Saturday, November 15th at 10am These sessions are being held at the High River Culture Centre (251 – 9th Ave SW) The…

October 28, 2014
Saskatchewan’s Team Laycock Grows Grassroots Curling With Decisive Farming’s Curlingville

Team Laycock and Decisive Farming are excited to announce the launch of Decisive Farming’s CurlingVille presented by Crescent Point Energy. CurlingVille is Team Laycock’s way of energizing the sport of Curling for today’s youth across the prairies. With the help of their sponsors, Team Laycock is supporting the sport that they love in the best…

October 28, 2014