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Remembrance Day Services in the Foothills
The Centennial Centre will be the location of the service for Okotoks once again. The service will start at 10am with the doors open at 9am and music starting at 9:30am. The Turner Valley Legion will be holding a service on Remembrance Day at the Oilfields High School once again this year. The service will…
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Alternative Gift Catalogue not Just for Christmas
Toronto: Alternative gift giving has become an increasingly popular phenomenon as people grow tired of receiving more and more “stuff” on special occasions like birthdays, Christmas, and anniversaries. Recognizing this growing trend, The United Church of Canada has been testing an alternative gift-giving catalogue for the past three years and is now ready to offer…
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Partnership Success in the Community: Truck Donation to Wilderness Youth Program for High Risk Youth Makes Big Impact
Thanks to the generosity of Quinn Leder, Production Manager at Supreme Steel LP (part of the Steel Group of Companies), Supreme Steel employees, and the Leder Charitable Foundation of Edmonton, a program for high-risk youth has been given new wheels to continue operation. Lee Eskdale has been running the Wilderness Youth Challenge Program (WYCP) since 2006,…
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Okotoks Legion Receives Charter
The new Okotoks Legion will be known officially as Okotoks Branch #291 of Alberta North-West Territories Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. The first members were initiated in a ceremony on Wednesday evening (November 5th). The Interim Executive were also installed. The Legion holds monthly meetings at the Elks Hall. The Members will be assisting…
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Planet Waves ~ November 7 to 14, 2014
By Eric Francis ARIES Curb your ambition. Think for the long haul. This involves your plans, and it also involves your partnerships. Every one of them is calling for attention. Each is calling for a practical approach, and where money is concerned, a sober and realistic approach. You need all of this more than you…
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Christmas Elves to Descend on George Lane Park
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AMA: Fall Flavours for Food Lovers
By Alecia Langlois Fall is one of the most enchanting times of the year. The leaves transform from lime and forest green into beautiful shades of vermillion, golden amber and burnt orange. Fashion changes from shorts and sandals to knitted scarves and boots. Even cuisine takes a journey from fresh salads and crisp fruits to full…
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VIA Rail commemorates Remembrance Day
MONTREAL /CNW Telbec/ – VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) would like to announce that, in honour of Remembrance Day, it has made a donation to The Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion), on behalf of its passengers and employees. As well, VIA Rail will offer free poppies to all passengers and staff on board its trains. Distribution…
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Turner Valley Churches are Warming up the Christmas Tea
Two of Turner Valley’s Churches are holding their Annual Christmas Teas this month. St. George’s Anglican will hold their Tea and Bake Sale this Saturday (November 6th) from 2 to 4pm in the church hall. Stock up on your Christmas baking and don’t forget the Christmas cake! The United Church in the Valley will hold…
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It can’t always be the alcohol’s fault!
New campaign targets binge drinking and encourages young Albertans to think about the choices they are making with respect to drinking. With the tagline Thanks Alcohol!, the campaign emphasizes the role personal choices play in drinking behaviour. In addition, the campaign highlights some of the most common consequences of overconsumption, and provides resources that could…
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Veterans Affairs Canada Invites Canadians to Share Memories Online
Use Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram and Flickr and show you remember Canada’s Veterans. Post photos, videos and messages using the hashtags #RememberThem. Visit the Social Media sites and stay connected. However you choose to remember Canada’s Veterans, be sure to share it with everyone you know. Together, it is our duty to pass on our…
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Operation Christmas Child calls on Canadians to shop and pack, as annual gift-filled shoebox season begins
National Collection Week—when everyone’s boxes are to be at Collection Centers—is November 17-23 The Canada-wide 2014 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season—an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse Canada—starts today as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups begin packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and…
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Diamond Valley Fire Department Food Drive Starts Tonight
Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Department annual door to door Food Drive starts tonight in Black Diamond and continues Tuesday night in Turner Valley! Every little bit helps, please watch for the flashing lights of the fire truck! The door-to-door drive runs from approximately 6:30 to 9pm. If you miss the firefighters then you…
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From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Attracting Abundance
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George Canyon Brings Living Grace to the Foothills
George Canyon is well known for his involvement in the local communities of Okotoks and High River. He was a prominent face in the campaign to clean up the damage done to High River in the 2013 flood. Canyon, and record producer Graham Sharkey are launching a new city-wide initiative to support and encourage these…
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