Category: Voices

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Secrets of the Grocery Store

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Secrets of the Grocery Store

      By Reena Nerbas Grocery Store Secrets That You Need To Know 1. Fresh fruits and colourful veggies are placed at the front of the store. Studies show that when consumers fill their carts with healthy goodness, they feel less guilty about purchasing pre-packaged, less healthy food. 2. Fresh vegetables are sprayed with water to…

  • High River’s Heaven Can Wait Online Auction

    High River’s Heaven Can Wait Online Auction

    Heaven Can Wait is holding our first online auction to help support the ongoing care of our animals. With the scope and crisis of the Milk River dogs, local artist Kari Martin has spearheaded this fundraising effort by producing 8 original pieces of art depicting each of the dogs who came into our care. Additional…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Richard North Patterson and Sarah McCoy

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Richard North Patterson and Sarah McCoy

    By Lynn Willoughby In the Name of Honor ~ Richard North Patterson This is a legal thriller where most of the action takes place in a courtroom. Lt Brian McCarran is on trial for murder and adultery. Both criminal acts in the military. I’m not usually a fan of courtroom drama, but the military component…

  • Legion Acknowledges Second Battle of Ypres 22 April – 25 May 1915

    Legion Acknowledges Second Battle of Ypres 22 April – 25 May 1915

      OTTAWA, ON – April 22nd marked the beginning of the Second Battle of Ypres and the first use of poison gas on the Western Front. “Its significance has sometimes been lost but today, on the 100th anniversary, we remember the crucial contributions Canadians made during that battle,” says Dominion President of The Royal Canadian…

  • Sheep River Ramblers Win YOU People’s Choice Award

    Sheep River Ramblers Win YOU People’s Choice Award

      The Sheep River Ramblers walking program has been awarded the 2015 YOU Libraries People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to the Sheep River Library for initiating this successful program. The Ramblers would like to thank everyone who signed in and voted for the People’s Choice award. The Award will be officially presented at the annual Alberta…

  • Anyone can Become a Victim of Crime

    Anyone can Become a Victim of Crime

      Alberta, Canada – When a crime occurs that affects you, it is comforting to know that support is available in your area.  Last year, victim service programs responded to 54,118 new cases of crime or tragedy; 45% of them involved assistance to victims of violent crimes. These valuable services are provided by the 76…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Potluck and Perennials

    Millarville Horticulture Club: Potluck and Perennials

    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. May 12th is our spring potluck at 6:30pm; bring your favourite dish. We are lucky to have Janet Melrose visiting to talk about perennial…

  • Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope for May 2015

    Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope for May 2015

      By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) — Pull your mind into focus and set your priorities. This will give you a sense of direction. As you move through the next few weeks, you’re likely to revise your plans many times, or more likely, rework the language you use to describe them. I suggest…

  • Royal Canadian Mint Announces Notable Canadians Who Will Judge Public’s Submissions For My Canada, My Inspiration Coin Design Contest

    Royal Canadian Mint Announces Notable Canadians Who Will Judge Public’s Submissions For My Canada, My Inspiration Coin Design Contest

      Canadians to vote online in September on panel’s selection of finalist designs OTTAWA, ONTARIO – To celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint launched a national contest inviting Canadians to design the 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, one-dollar and two-dollar coins that will circulate in 2017. To assist in the selection of five finalist…

  • Camrose and District Victim Services Photo Essay: Lucy the Dog

    Camrose and District Victim Services Photo Essay: Lucy the Dog

      In 2013, we introduced you to Caber, Canada’s first “Trauma K9,” in a National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (Victims Week) Sharing Our Stories video. Since that time, the use of victim service dogs has increased significantly across the country. Camrose and District Victim Services, one of only two amalgamated Victim Service units in…

  • ACT Alberta Challenges Myths of Human Trafficking

    ACT Alberta Challenges Myths of Human Trafficking

    Last week, a Red Deer man and woman were charged with human trafficking following a lengthy investigation into the alleged abuse of eight temporary foreign workers at the Econo Lodge in Red Deer’s Gasoline Alley. Human trafficking – the act of forcing, coercing, or deceiving an individual into providing sex or labour for the personal…

  • The Top Fundraising Events for Your Kid’s School, Team or Organization

    The Top Fundraising Events for Your Kid’s School, Team or Organization

    Ask any parent of an active child and they’ll tell you that almost everything their kids do costs money.  There are lessons, team fees, trip expenses and much more that can easily add up to the equivalent of a mortgage payment and that’s when parents turn to fundraising to help pay these bills. What To…

  • Local Girl Guides Raising Funds for Trip to Europe

    Local Girl Guides Raising Funds for Trip to Europe

      Pancakes 1st Diamond Valley Trex Unit would like to thank everyone who came out Sunday morning to the Pancake Breakfast at AG Foods to support the girls and guiders. You helped raise $965.00! Perogies Our community can continue to help out this group with their Prairie Gourmet Perogie Fundraiser. Just place your order before…

  • “Y-Camp” PRESCRIBED FIRE in Waterton Today

    “Y-Camp” PRESCRIBED FIRE in Waterton Today

      What’s Happening? Today, fire managers will begin to ignite a 1200 hectare “Y-Camp” burn unit. It is east of the Waterton River, south of Hwy 5/6, between Chief Mountain Highway and where the Lower Waterton Lake meets the Dardanelles. Ignition operations may take up to two days. Why It’s Important: The purpose of this…

  • Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up 2015

    Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up 2015

      Spruce Meadows is proud to announce that last year’s hugely popular Horses Jump to Give a Leg up initiative is back for another colourful season! In partnership with the Calgary Sun and Conoco Phillips, Spruce Meadows celebrates its 40th Anniversary by giving back to the community and its vitally important charities, foundations and Not-For-Profit…