Category: Organizations

  • Wild Ideas for a Great Canadian Campout

    Pitch In July 19 and Help Get One Million Canadians Camping. Spice up your summer by join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) Great Canadian Campout on Canada Parks Day July 19. “We’ve got lots of wild ideas to encourage people to get outside and enjoy nature, from cooking to stargazing and more,” says Wade Luzny,…

  • Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service invite you to the annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day. This year’s event is in Waterton Lakes National Park on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm at the Falls Theatre. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Science and…

  • Centennial Park in Black Diamond Renamed in Honour of Bob Lochhead

    Bob Lochhead was born and raised in the foothills. He spent most of the last thirty years volunteering in our area with the Foothills Lions Club, the Griffiths Memorial Centre, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Valley Neighbours Club. At last night’s Black Diamond Council Meeting, Town Council voted in favour of changing the name…

  • Okotoks Completes 2014 Municipal Census: Population Up Almost 4%

    A 2014 Municipal Census was conducted in Okotoks to capture the annual population increase in order to maximize future per capita grant funding opportunities. The census was conducted from May 7 to June 27, 2014. Radio, newspaper, electronic and portable sign advertising took place to heighten resident awareness that a census was being conducted, the…

  • Mustangs Help Patrol U.S. Borders

    With all the high tech efforts to safeguard the borders you might be surprised to learn old fashioned horse patrols are still quite effective. The mounted border patrol agents are beginning to ride mustangs on the Northern and Southern borders of the United States. Mustangs are inherently strong and excel in endurance. They also have…

  • Vulcan Hosts 28th Annual Show n Shine on Saturday

    The Vulcan County Cruisers are shining up their rides and parking them on the street. Car collectors from all over will be joining the local car club to show off your automobiles. Registration goes from 9am to noon with a fee of $5 per vehicle. Stick around for the trophy presentations at 2pm. There is…

  • Re-Boot High River Spirit Continues With Community Barbecue

    HIGH RIVER, AB: As the town continues to move forward and carry on the Re-boot High River spirit, a Stampede barbecue is being held to celebrate Guy Weadick Days and bring residents and local businesses together. The free barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 11 to 2 p.m. at Rotary Park in…

  • Meet the Town of Okotoks Economic Development Team

    Please welcome our newest team members, Deanna Weder & Alexandra Ross! Here’s a little bit about them both. Deanna Deanna Weder, Economic Development Assistant, joined our team 4 months ago. Deanna is originally from Ontario, and has lived in Okotoks for the past 7 years. Her career background is in Administration/Customer Service; she worked in…

  • Guy Weadick Days in High River – Come out for the Chucks This Weekend

    Schedule: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Friday, July 18th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Saturday, July 19th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Cabaret with Abby Powell: 9:00pm –…

  • Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    1st Annual Parks Day Celebration at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park! Parks Day Activities: Riversong Run at the Ranch – Trail Running with distances for everyone! Information and Registration HERE – ALREADY 358 RUNNERS REGISTERED! Alberta Parks presents Broadway in the Bushes – Musical theatre for the whole family! Free Family Theatre – The Search for…

  • Western Crop Producers Have More Time to Repay Cash Advances

    Ottawa, Ontario – Producers who have been unable to sell their crops due to rail transportation challenges now have more time to repay their 2013 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP). Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced a Stay of Default on the repayment of advances for producers who received an advance on…

  • 11th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

    Bring your favourite Teddy Bear and come on out to the Pason Centennial Arena in Okotoks on July 16th. The Teddy Bear Picnic and Family Resource Fair runs from 10am to 12:30pm tomorrow. This event is for children aged 2 to 10. What to Bring Kids—bring an adult, your own picnic or snack, and your…

  • Kananaskis area weekend campground vacancy info online

    A Kananaskis Area – Weekend Campground Vacancy report is now available online. The report is a pdf which shows campsite availability for weekends at all campgrounds in Kananaskis. This report is intended to help you know where your best chance for a campsite is this weekend. Note that the information is not a live feed…

  • FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 and FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™

    Canada is ready to welcome the world! Canada is proud to host two major international women’s soccer competitions. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 will be held in Edmonton, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; and Moncton, New…

  • Stampede Talent Search announces 2014 Canadian Champion

    Calgary – Saturday night was Layton Kramer’s time to shine at the 2014 Stampede Talent Search. With a captivating vocal performance of an original composition entitled “Sea of Glass”, self-accompanied on his electric guitar, the 19 year old musician from Canmore, Alberta, who currently resides in Vancouver, BC, stood out from a talented field of…