Category: Organizations

  • The Heart and Stroke Foundation urges Canadians to cut back on added Sugar

    The Heart and Stroke Foundation urges Canadians to cut back on added Sugar

    New position statement provides guidance on sugar consumption Ottawa — The Heart and Stroke Foundation today released a position statement proposing a maximum daily limit of added sugar to help Canadians improve their diets and their overall health. It is the first organization in the country to provide this concrete guidance. Currently Canadians are eating…

  • Governments unite to conserve iconic Sargasso Sea

    Governments unite to conserve iconic Sargasso Sea

    Governments of Bermuda, the Azores, Monaco, United Kingdom and the United States have signed a declaration committing to the conservation of the Sargasso Sea – a vast patch of mid-Atlantic Ocean known for its unique floating seaweeds that harbour rich biodiversity. This is the first time an international alliance has been formed to protect this…

  • Ben Gadd, the Rockies Expert, Comes to the Library

    Ben Gadd, the Rockies Expert, Comes to the Library

    Ben Gadd knows the Canadian Rocky Mountains well. He is the author of ten books on the area. His best-selling Handbook of the Canadian Rockies is an award-winning guide to everything from geology, botany and bears to human history and backpacking trips. With a degree in earth science and over 35 years of teaching and…

  • Youth ‘TIFFed’ About Smoking in Movies

    Youth ‘TIFFed’ About Smoking in Movies

    Canadian Cancer Society youth advocates want all future youth-rated movies to be smoke-free TORONTO /CNW/ – In 2013, 86% of top-grossing movies with tobacco were youth-rated (G, PG, 14A) in Ontario. This is a serious issue as research shows that the more youth see smoking in movies the more likely they are to try smoking.…

  • Franklin Expedition Wreck Discovery

    Franklin Expedition Wreck Discovery

    OTTAWA, September 9, 2014 – John Geiger, Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), is hailing the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition’s discovery of one of the ships belonging to the 1845‐48 British Arctic Expedition commanded by Sir John Franklin. “This is one of the two most important undiscovered shipwrecks in the world.…

  • Okotoks Culture Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Month-long Film Festival

    Okotoks Culture Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Month-long Film Festival

    Join us at the RPAC for movie and popcorn! Different themed movies every month. Toonie Tuesdays at 7 pm; $2 Family Saturdays at 10:30 am September’s theme is a tribute to Robin Williams and a celebration of his lesser known films Good Will Hunting Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00PM (R, 1997) The most brilliant mind…

  • High River’s Renew Committee and NGOs Ready to Assist

    High River’s Renew Committee and NGOs Ready to Assist

    High River’s Renew Committee and its four Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) – Samaritan’s Purse, Mennonite Disaster Service, Habitat for Humanity and World Renew are encouraging High River residents to seek their assistance. The flood-relief agencies have completed 143 jobs to-date. Some jobs were small – such as wall studding, insulating, installing vapor barriers, dry-walling, mudding, taping,…

  • War Amps Key Tags Help Amputees “Then And Now”

    War Amps Key Tags Help Amputees “Then And Now”

    The War Amps began its 2014 key tag mailing to Canadian residents in January with the theme “Then and Now.” This is illustrated through the story of Meaghan, a multiple amputee member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. In the letter accompanying the key tags, Meaghan describes how The War Amps has provided…

  • Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters

    Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters

    Dear Editor, I lost both of my legs below the knee due to meningitis and was enrolled at the age of ten in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend The War Amps 2014 Western Seminar in Winnipeg as a Junior Counsellor. The Seminar brought together child amputees…

  • Supporting Canadian Books

    Supporting Canadian Books

    Government of Canada provides multi-year support for Wordfest Calgary – Wordfest will receive $150,000 in support of the 19th and 20th editions of its annual writers’ festival, as well as off-festival programming that will take place throughout the year. Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable…

  • VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Healthy riparian areas protect the uplands from flooding. These Riparian Restorations empower communities and repair the landscape. Work alongside community leaders, local volunteers and restoration specialists to restore our Watersheds! BBQ lunch is provided! October 18th, 2014 October 19th, 2014 *Register with Sustainability Circle using links…

  • Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014

    Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014

    In 2014, 92 organizations in 50 communities were selected to serve as official Celebration Sites for Alberta Culture Days, and Okotoks has been selected as a site again this year! The Town of Okotoks, together with the Okotoks Arts Council, will host numerous free cultural activities from September 26 – 28, 2014 as part of…

  • Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

    Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

    The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed afternoon has 12 teams of 3 adults from local businesses competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team is also working hard to get pledges and donations to be the “Literacy Fundraiser” of the…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

    To begin the 2014 Fall Class season, the Sheep Creek Arts Council members invite new and returning members to join us for a membership appreciation and registration day on Saturday, September 13th from 10am to 1pm. This will provide an opportunity for all to visit our classroom facilities at 133 Sunset Blvd., West in Turner…

  • Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover

    Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover

    If you’re a fan of the Calgary Zoo, you’ll surely recognize one of its most iconic sections- Prehistoric Park. Dinosaurs at the zoo date back to the 1930’s and the current collection will be will be receiving a makeover this fall! Beginning September 8th, the park will be closed to visitors to begin significant improvements,…