Category: Voices

  • Calgary Kids Face the Music after Police Partner with Schools and the CPO

    Calgary Kids Face the Music after Police Partner with Schools and the CPO

    Students at two Calgary schools will have the chance to experience classical music on Monday, thanks to a partnership between the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Foundation. Over 170 children at Patrick Airlie and Holy Trinity schools are participating in an “Instrumental Discovery Zoo,” where they will have the…

  • High Country Rural Crime Watch Asks That Rural Residents be Vigilant

      Over the past weekend, police received multiple complaints regarding suspicious persons approaching properties with inquiries that don’t seem to make sense. A vehicle would drive onto properties and approach the residence. If someone attended to the door, they would ask for directions or for someone who did not reside there, and leave. On one date in the last…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Perfect Rice

      By Reena Nerbas Foiled! Dear Reena, How do you remove foil that is stuck to an oven bottom? Priti Dear Priti, While the following isn’t an instant solution; it is effective at removing foil without damaging the porcelain finish of your oven. In a cool oven, lay a hot, wet rag on the oven…

  • Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association

    Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association

      The Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Rodeo Association continue to support the efforts of the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC). In recognition of International Missing Children’s Day on Monday, May 25, 2015, the Calgary Police Rodeo Association will present a cheque to MCSC in support of CodeSearch, one of three components…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ For the Love of Books: Featuring Gabrielle Zevin and Will Schwalbe

    From My Bookshelf ~ For the Love of Books: Featuring Gabrielle Zevin and Will Schwalbe

      By Lynn Willoughby The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry ~ Gabrielle Zevin I loved this little book about books. I think it is a very clever concept – especially if you are a family of readers. A.J. Fikry owns a small bookstore on an island off Cape Cod. His wife has died, his book…

  • Local Artists to Create Calgary’s Largest Yarn-Bombing

    Local Artists to Create Calgary’s Largest Yarn-Bombing

    On June 9th, 2015 the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF), in collaboration with This is My City Art Society (TMC), will unveil Calgary’s largest yarn bombing as a kickoff to celebrate the beginning of its newest affordable housing build! CHF has purchased a home that has been slated for demolition; in its place, a brand new,…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Don’t Miss the Annual Plant Sale

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. June 4 is our annual plant sale at the Millarville Race track quonset. 7pm sharp. Locally grown perennials and shrubs grown by our club…

  • Wordfest Announces Indigenous Voices Series at 20th Festival

    Wordfest Announces Indigenous Voices Series at 20th Festival

    Drew Hayden Taylor, Richard Van Camp and Aaron Paquette Among Artists to Appear in Expanded Indigenous Voices Series at 20th Wordfest Calgary, AB – In celebration of its anniversary year, Wordfest is presenting a dedicated Indigenous Voices Series featuring renowned artists from First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities at the 20th Festival, October 13-18, 2015. Drew…

  • Planet Waves: Horoscope for June 2015

    Planet Waves: Horoscope for June 2015

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Focus on your family and home and everything else will seem to fall into place. If you build your life from the foundation up, you will know you’re on solid emotional ground, and your confidence will reflect itself in every other aspect of your life. Before you invest…

  • Library Hosting Second Newcomers Meeting…..it’s just not for those new to our community

    Library Hosting Second Newcomers Meeting…..it’s just not for those new to our community

      Second (in the series of 3) Newcomers Meeting is happening at the Library TONIGHT at 7 pm. New to Turner Valley/Black Diamond area? Looking for volunteer opportunities or new friends with whom to explore bird watching, hiking, travel, movies or summer outings? Guest speakers tonight will focus on summer special events such as the…

  • Calgary Group Proposes Alternate Option to City Council Funding Models

    Calgary Group Proposes Alternate Option to City Council Funding Models

    New model proposes no tax hike; to provide one-third of Green Line funding Calgary, Alberta (May 19, 2015) — LRT on the Green (LRTOTG), a Calgary-based not-for profit organization, believes the City of Calgary should consider an alternate funding model to the new forms of taxation shortlisted in the Transportation Funding Capital Mechanisms Report that will…

  • Wordfest Youth Program Introduces the Authors and Illustrators for 2015

    Wordfest Youth Program Introduces the Authors and Illustrators for 2015

      Wordfest Youth brings writers from across Canada and around the world in contact with young readers at fun, educational events that promote a love of reading and a deeper appreciation of the written word. The 20th annual Wordfest runs October 13-18, 2015, in Calgary and the Bow Valley. Participants encounter funny stories, sad stories…

  • Jumpstart Day in Okotoks

    May 30, 2015 is Jumpstart Day at the Canadian Tire in Okotoks. Stop by and show your support! Jumpstart Charities gives kids a sporting chance. Participating in sport helps kids develop physical and social skills. It helps build self-esteem. By helping kids get into the game, we’re equipping them with determination. And we’re giving them…

  • An Afternoon Tea Between Friends

    An Afternoon Tea Between Friends

      Calgary, AB  – On Sunday, May 24, 2015, Between Friends will present an elegant new occasion for all to enjoy. This fundraising event will have the makings of a classic 19th Century Tea along with some wonderful modern day activities. This Alice in Wonderland Garden Party themed event will be hosted by Jill Belland of Breakfast Television…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Achievement Day

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Achievement Day

    Club Reporter Ethan Beck This month began with Achievement Day held on May 9th. There were lots of cattle and sheep there and all were very tame. The day began with the sheep show. Everyone did a great job prepping their sheep for the show; their fleece was white as snow. The results are as…