Category: Organizations

  • Shriners Hospital Exceptional Care Odyssey Tour

    A coast-to-coast voyage marking one year anniversary of the beginning of construction of the new Canada Shriners Hospital Exceptional Care Odyssey – meeting patients and Shriners in their communities “The Exceptional Care Odyssey (was) an opportunity to inform parents from coast-to-coast about the specialized orthopaedic care provided to infants, children and teens for such conditions…

  • Millarville Saddlesores Wrap Up Another Year

    Submitted by Brooklyn Collard, Club President The Millarville Saddle Sores 4-H Light Horse Club had a great year, winding up with our Achievement Day and Banquet on May 10th. Our Achievement Day and the Provincial Highway Clean-up were on the same day so we planned a joint barbecue lunch with the Millarville Stockland Beef and…

  • Twist Marketing Launches New ‘Dare-To-Be-Different’ Municipal Websites

    Agency helps Town of Gibsons and Northern Sunrise County discover and display their unique attributes online. Twist Marketing also secures a new web assignment from the Town of Strathmore in southern Alberta. Calgary, Alberta (July 22, 2014) – “Over the past few years, we have earned a reputation for creating municipal websites that dare-to-be-different,” explains…

  • Freedom Ride for Victims of Human Trafficking Takes to the Road this Weekend

    Curt Hanselmann, from Claresholm, will be getting back on his bike, along with many others, to pedal for Magdalene House. This annual charity bike ride will take place July 26th and 27th. Riders will go from Sylvan Lake to Caroline and back again; just under 200km. Curt’s goal this year, as in past years, is…

  • Salvation Army Band Celebrates 100 Years Marching In Parade

    Salvation Army band members beamed with excitement as they loaded a school bus bright and early Friday morning, July 4, 2014. This day would mark a major milestone for The Salvation Army Band, as they would celebrate 100 years of marching in the Calgary Stampede Parade. The weather was perfect; clear skies and warm temperatures…

  • Millarville Racing and Ag Society to Host 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament

    In any given year, we have more than 110,000 visitors come through our gates while many local, youth-oriented user groups call our rural facilities home. Our 500+ local volunteer base plans and runs many of our classic events like the Millarville Races, the Priddis & Millarville Fair, the Millarville Rodeo and the Millarville “Run To…

  • Victory for Dawgs over visiting Prospects, breast cancer

    Even a little rain couldn’t put a damper on the Okotoks Dawgs’ (19-19) annual Canadian Breast Cancer Pink Day (July 21st) at Seaman Stadium, as the Dawgs walked away with an 8-4 win over the visiting Edmonton Prospects (15-25) and a win against breast cancer. Starting pitcher Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) had four strikeouts…

  • New Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion Planning Organisational Meeting in Okotoks

    We are ready with the next step in the process of obtaining a Charter for a Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Okotoks. More than the required fifty new members have already indicated that they wish to apply to be part of a New Branch and thanks to their Executive and Members, we will…

  • AFPA Members Produce $718 Million

    AFPA Members Produce $718 Million

    Alberta Forest Products Association Q1 2014 Results Forestry revenues up 7% in 1st Quarter 2014 Edmonton – Values of lumber, pulp and paper, and panelboard manufactured by Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) members totaled approximately $718 million for the 1st quarter of 2014. The value of production was up $47 million or 7% from the…

  • Christ Church Millarville Blooms For the Flower Festival

    The wild flowers, peonies and arrangements both inside the church and throughout the church grounds were glorious once again this year.

  • Harper Government Invests In Alberta Projects to Better Support Socially Isolated Senior Caregivers and Seniors Who Are Bullied

    Harper Government Invests In Alberta Projects to Better Support Socially Isolated Senior Caregivers and Seniors Who Are Bullied

    Edmonton, Alberta – Edmonton seniors who are facing difficult issues will soon have more support, the Honourable Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance), announced Thursday on behalf of the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors). Two Alberta organizations are receiving a total of $42,890 through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The South…

  • Alberta’s Promise in the Stampede Parade

    Alberta’s Promise in the Stampede Parade

    Did you see the Little Red Wagon at the Calgary Stampede Parade? Alberta’s Promise and Big Brothers & Big Sisters (BBBS) of Calgary and Area participated in the the Calgary Stampede Parade on the morning of Friday, July 4th. The parade float, in the shape of a Red Wagon, symbolized the Alberta’s Promise commitment to…

  • Province provides longer-term accommodation options for flood-affected Albertans still out of their homes

    A 62-unit apartment complex in High River purchased by the province will provide flood-affected Albertans still out of their homes with more permanent housing in the community. More than 100,000 people were evacuated from their homes during the June 2013 floods. One year later, the Government of Alberta continues to provide support to the last…

  • Funding Helps Municipalities With Flood Readiness

    Help is available for communities affected by the 2013 floods in southern Alberta and Fort McMurray so they can replenish their flood-readiness supplies and purchase needed equipment to prepare for future floods. The 2013 floods affected more than 100,000 Albertans in over 30 communities. A recently implemented Alberta government program means municipalities can apply for…

  • Alberta Bats Affected by White-nose Syndrome

    White-nose Syndrome is an emerging disease concern in bats in eastern North America. No one knows the exact cause of the problem, but affected bats are often found with a ring of white fungus on the face and wings. Recent evidence suggests the fungus is affecting the bat immune system and interfering with hibernation. Hibernating…