Category: Organizations

  • Anglican entities’ financial obligations under the Residential School Settlement Agreement

    Anglican entities’ financial obligations under the Residential School Settlement Agreement

    BY ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Since the article “Other churches escape residential-school settlement obligations in wake of Catholic deal” was published in the Globe and Mail on April 27, 2016, the General Synod and several dioceses and partners have been receiving questions about the reported $2.8-million return under the terms of the Indian Residential School…

  • Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

    Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

    EDMONTON /CNW/ – In just one day, more than half of the $50 million offered by the Canadian Red Cross to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires has already reached thousands of families in need of basic items during this difficult time. In 24 hours, the Red Cross successfully provided more than $30 million in…

  • How Can We Ensure People Get Housing When They Need It?

    How Can We Ensure People Get Housing When They Need It?

    By Emma Woolley, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub: York University This question came from Celidh W. via our latest website survey: “With the extremely long waitlist for social housing, it seems almost impossible for individuals facing homelessness to gain access to affordable housing. What policies/procedures/changes could be implemented to help ensure more people can actually obtain…

  • Vets Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty

    Vets Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty

    Hundreds Of Volunteers Across Canada Will Be Searching For Homeless Veterans Date: Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Time: 1 PM in all time zones Location: Across Canada – visit www.vetscanada.org for the location nearest you ACROSS CANADA, JUNE 11th, 2016: Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada) is holding the first Coast to Coast Tour of…

  • Newfie Night Fundraiser in Nanton for Fort McMurray

    Newfie Night Fundraiser in Nanton for Fort McMurray

    The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills (serving Black Diamond/Turner Valley/High River and Nanton) invites you to our Newfie Night coming up on Saturday, May 28th at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre (2204 – 18th St). Tickets are only $60 per person for an amazing steak & lobster dinner followed by a Newfie comedy, silent auction and much…

  • Annual Jumpstart Charity Check Stop to be Held on May 28 in High River

    Annual Jumpstart Charity Check Stop to be Held on May 28 in High River

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Town of High River Community Programming will be holding their annual charity check stop in support of the Jumpstart sport children’s charity on Saturday, May 28. “This is a special day for children and youth in our community,” said Iva Woodward, community programmer with the Town. “All funds raised stay in…

  • Summer Olympics Golf Open Coming to Turner Valley

    Summer Olympics Golf Open Coming to Turner Valley

    Blue skies, green grass and sunshine all are a signal that Golf Tournament season has begun. The 13th Annual Sheep River Health Trust Golf 4 Wellness Tournament is one of the region’s most anticipated tournaments and is always a big hit with the golfers. Mark your calendar for July 14, 2016 at the Turner Valley…

  • Priddis and Millarville Break Ins

    Priddis and Millarville Break Ins

    High Country Rural Crime Watch Between April 29 and April 30, overnight, forced entry was made to a cottage located on 192 Street W, Priddis. Damage was done upon entry, items were strewn about, however nothing is believed to have been stolen at this time. RCMP are working with the owners at this time. The…

  • PWRDF Sends $15,000 for Relief in Alberta Wildfires

    PWRDF Sends $15,000 for Relief in Alberta Wildfires

    As the fires burn in and around Fort McMurray evacuation efforts continue.  8000 people were evacuated by air to Edmonton and Calgary yesterday.  PWRDF has heard from Dorothy Marshall, our Diocesan Representative in Edmonton, whose nephew’s wife Jodi Schmidt evacuated from Fort McMurray just before the highway was closed, and drove with her baby south…

  • Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Supports Fort McMurray

    Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Supports Fort McMurray

    #AlbertaStrong #AlbertaFamily We, at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, are deeply saddened to hear of those who have been affected by the fires in Northern Alberta. Family is very important to us and we would like to support our Albertan families. For the month of May, we are offering free admission to…

  • The Salvation Army Raises Over $500,000 for Alberta Fire Response

    The Salvation Army Raises Over $500,000 for Alberta Fire Response

    Edmonton, May 10, 2016 – The Salvation Army is grateful for our donors who have contributed $525,917 towards the Alberta fire response efforts. The Salvation Army’s community response vehicles continue to serve over 2,000 meals a day to first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire efforts. The Salvation Army is also supporting evacuees who…

  • MP John Barlow announces funding through New Horizons for Seniors Program

    MP John Barlow announces funding through New Horizons for Seniors Program

    High River, AB – MP John Barlow announced today that 9 organizations in the riding of Foothills will receive funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program including the High River Seniors Friendship Center, Longview and Area Seniors Club, Valley Neighbours Club, Stavely Golden Age Center, Town of Okotoks Library Board, Foothills SNAPS, Sheep River…

  • Wounded Warriors Canada Donates $300,000 to Couples-Based PTSD Program

    Wounded Warriors Canada Donates $300,000 to Couples-Based PTSD Program

    OTTAWA, May 5, 2016 /CNW/ – Wounded Warriors Canada is proud to announce a $300,000 donation to COPE (Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday), an innovative program for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder designed to support ill and injured currently serving and retired Canadian Armed Forces members, First Responders and their families. COPE was founded by LCol (retired) Chris Linford and his wife Kathryn. Chris…

  • Stampede Ranches Busy with Babies

    Stampede Ranches Busy with Babies

    By Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events & Agriculture Life is always interesting at the Stampede Ranch, but springtime is something special. “It’s my favourite time of the year,” says Calgary Stampede ranch manager Tyler Kraft. “After a long winter, spring comes and the grass starts to turn green. But the best part is the…

  • Help John Barlow in his Ride to Horizon

    Help John Barlow in his Ride to Horizon

    On Saturday, July 30th, 2016, John Barlow is participating in the 2016 Foothills Ride to Horizon. He will be biking from the Bar U Ranch to Bragg Creek in support of Easter Seals Camp Horizon. The funds raised go towards providing children with disabilities and medical conditions the opportunity to experience a true summer camp experience tailored to their needs.…