Category: Voices

Foothills Lions Club Helps the Little Ones This Time

The Foothills Lions Club makes a donation to help the pre-school children at the Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley and District.

February 24, 2015
Millarville Racing and Ag Society Honoured

The Honourable Verlyn Olson, Minister of Agriculture, presented Millarville Racing and Ag Society with the Alberta Century Award for their 108 year commitment to the Agriculture community. Bill Jackson graciously accepted this award on behalf of the MRAS in Edmonton earlier this year.

February 24, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Sharpen Scissors at Home

By Reena Nerbas Moths and Cashmere Dear Reena, I was given a beautiful cashmere sweater for Christmas, and I am wondering if you have any tips to ensure that moths don’t get at it? I had another cashmere sweater that now has a hole in it, and I was devastated. I do not want…

February 23, 2015
CRP: Moving forward with the Calgary Metropolitan Plan

By CRPadmin There has been significant dialogue on the progress of the Calgary Metropolitan Plan (CMP) the past few days. We wanted to provide you an update. We also want to address Rocky View County’s press release suggesting the Province of Alberta to stop funding the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP). Which we respectfully disagree with…

February 23, 2015
The Salvation Army to Close Hope Shelter on April 15th after 40 Years of Dedicated Service

Residents will be given alternative accommodation as discussions continue regarding a new location TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2015 /CNW/ – After 40 years of dedicated service to homeless men in Toronto, The Salvation Army Hope Shelter on 167 College Street will close its doors on April 15, 2015 as the building lease will have concluded. The…

February 23, 2015
Examining a Common Tax Planning Investment

By Kim Inglis As Canadian investors contemplate tax season, they think about efficiency. Do I pay too much in taxes? How can I minimize them? One answer comes in the form of flow-through shares, which provide a legitimate tax-assisted investment vehicle to save or defer taxes. Flow-through shares are a financing mechanism that has…

February 23, 2015
Foothills Lions Club Helps Calgary Nova Lions Club

A donation from the Foothills Lions Club will help the Calgary Nova Lions Club send two youths on the Lions International Student Exchange Program.

February 22, 2015
WYCP Partnership Grows with Support from GLC Moving and Storage and Long-Time Partners

Partnerships make the impossible happen. Just ask Lee Eskdale, Executive Director of the Wilderness Youth Challenge Program (WYCP), whose program for high risk teens would not be possible without help from GLC Moving and Storage and the long-time support of committed partners Supreme Steel LP and the Leder Charitable Foundation. WYCP challenges high risk…

February 22, 2015
CWF Launches Wild Pedagogies – An Amazing Learning Journey for Educators

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to be launching a new conservation program offering adventure learning journeys for educators and their families. “Wild Pedagogies is a one of a kind experiential learning program that blends graduate level studies in education from top university professors with travel on the landscape,” said Wade Luzny, CEO Executive…

February 22, 2015
Alberta Emerald Foundation: February Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

Through the generous support of our program sponsor, ConocoPhillips Canada, and other sponsors and individual donors, The Alberta Emerald Foundation is able to inspire Alberta’s next generation of eco-heroes by supporting projects that elevate environmental awareness in a meaningful way. The Alberta Emerald Foundation intends to allocate over 100 Youth Environmental Engagement Grants this year.…

February 22, 2015
GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

With the help of Alberta’s Promise, GE has partnered with the RiverWatch Institute of Alberta to fund new science equipment and give even more high school students the unique opportunity to study river health in Alberta. The partnership was announced on January 21 when GE’s James Cleland, Global General Manager of Heavy Oil, presented…

February 21, 2015
The Provincial Budget Is Coming – Have You Had Your Say?

Have your say about Alberta’s fiscal situation and upcoming budget with these two online surveys.

February 21, 2015
Planet Waves for March 2015

By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) There’s something unusually beautiful or momentous brewing, though you may not be able to focus on it well enough to predict. Plenty has been happening; you have been keeping busy and from the look of things, positive and involved with life. Yet there’s something beyond all that,…

February 20, 2015
Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

Parent Link Centres are celebrating 10 years of providing programs and resources for Alberta’s parents, caregivers, and children. Parent Link Centres (PLCs) provide parents and caregivers with resources and support to develop nurturing environments for Alberta’s children. The Alberta government funds centres throughout the province as part of its commitment to early child development. “The…

February 20, 2015
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Recycling Helps the Environment and the Club

Club Reporter Ethan Beck These past two months have been busy. Tire recycling and 4-H public speaking. We would like to thank Farm Credit Canada Relationship Manager – Erron Pouteaux for donating $500 to our club. We are planning to use this money to buy show equipment for 4-H on Parade. The money will keep…

February 19, 2015