Category: Voices

  • Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi Made the Short List of World Mayor Finalists

    Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi Made the Short List of World Mayor Finalists

    Finalists North America • Mayor of Calgary, Canada • Mayor of Houston, USA • Mayor of Oklahoma City, USA • Mayor of Sacramento, USA Latin America • Mayor of Belo Horizonte, Brazil • Mayor of Guatemala City, Guatemala • Mayor of Monteria, Colombia • Mayor of Sucre, Venezuela Europe • Mayor of Ghent, Belgium •…

  • Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight

    Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Tonight is the evening for local liquor tasting, food sampling and business showcasing with all proceeds going to the Oilfields Food Bank. Andrew Peller Wines, Big Rock Brewery, Black Diamond Bakery, Chin Up Cafe, Constellation Brands, Eau Claire Distillery, Gold Medal Marketing, Gotcha Products, Kloiber’s Meats, Kountry Kleen, My Wash Barn, PMA Canada, Spirit…

  • Infographic: State of Homelessness in Canada 2014

    Infographic: State of Homelessness in Canada 2014

    (Canadian Observatory on Homelessness)

  • Planet Waves for November 2014

    Planet Waves for November 2014

    By Eric Francis If you’re reading this, you just came through a rather unusual month, including Mercury retrograde, two eclipses and a wild ride of Mars in Sagittarius. The sky in November is less hectic, more focused and has a more serious tone. Serious is good — the aspects look productive, if you’re willing to…

  • East Longview Hall Christmas Market

    East Longview Hall Christmas Market

    Saturday, November 1st, 10am to 4pm. Located on the Coal Trail (Longview Trail) just 5 minutes East of Longview. It’s the building with the gorgeous murals! This is a great way to start (or complete) your Christmas shopping! Vendors include: artists, artisans, fresh produce and meats, metal & sign work, quilts, table cloths & runners,…

  • Canadians Eager for the Poppy Campaign

    Given recent events, Canadians across the country have been asking the Legion to start the Poppy Campaign early. The Legion understands and fully appreciates Canadian’s desire to find ways to show their support now. However, with the Poppy Campaign only one week away, changing the date is not as easy as it might seem. The…

  • Partners for Safety on Patrol for Halloween

    Partners for Safety on Patrol for Halloween

    For the 20th year, we are pleased to be a part of The Calgary Partners for Safety helping ensure everyone’s safety on Halloween. On October 31st, more than 800 vehicles will patrol Calgary streets from 6PM to 8PM making sure this will be a safe Halloween. The Partners for Safety also includes: Alberta Health Services…

  • Haunted High River

    Haunted High River

    Join the Museum of the Highwood on a two-hour spooky Halloween night tour. This Friday, October 31st at 7pm the tour bus will take you to some of High River’s spooky sites. This is a bus and walking tour so dress appropriately. Call the Museum at 403-652-7156 (or email: info@museumofthehighwood.com) to book your ticket. Tickets…

  • First Poppy to be Presented In Honour of Canada’s Fallen

    The red poppy is an international emblem of remembrance. Officially adopted in Canada in 1921, the poppy represents the immeasurable sacrifices made by our men and women who died in the First World War and in later conflicts. “Donning the poppy on our left lapel keeps the memories of our fallen members of the Royal…

  • FSD High Country Schools to Honour Veterans

    Our local schools will hold Assemblies of Remembrance on Friday, November 7th. Turner Valley School and Oilfields High School will gather at 10am; Millarville Community School will hold their assembly at 10:30am; Longview School will welcome Gordon Day as guest speaker and their assembly will begin at 1:30pm and C. Ian McLaren’s assembly will be…

  • How Much Is There To Learn About Parenting?

    How Much Is There To Learn About Parenting?

    This is going to be a rough one for some parents to hear. I am in mood to challenge people though, so take it with a grain of salt. How many times have you heard parents say “Children don’t come with a manual you know!”?  I think they even say that on t.v, on the…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Keeping Warm

    By Reena Nerbas Keeping a Trailer Home Warm Hi Reena, I am wondering if you have any tips on keeping a poorly insulated trailer warm throughout the winter, we are renting so we don’t want to do make any structural changes. I have heard about hanging shower curtains over the windows to try and keep…

  • Habitat for Humanity: Building Up High River

    Habitat for Humanity: Building Up High River

    Habitat for Humanity Foothills Chapter is looking for two families to partner with them on a journey to Homeownership. There are two information sessions for anyone interested: Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30pm *TONIGHT* Saturday, November 15th at 10am These sessions are being held at the High River Culture Centre (251 – 9th Ave SW) The…

  • Saskatchewan’s Team Laycock Grows Grassroots Curling With Decisive Farming’s Curlingville

    Saskatchewan’s Team Laycock Grows Grassroots Curling With Decisive Farming’s Curlingville

    Team Laycock and Decisive Farming are excited to announce the launch of Decisive Farming’s CurlingVille presented by Crescent Point Energy. CurlingVille is Team Laycock’s way of energizing the sport of Curling for today’s youth across the prairies. With the help of their sponsors, Team Laycock is supporting the sport that they love in the best…

  • Music, Story, Connection

    Music, Story, Connection

    CKUA celebrates its annual Fall Fundraiser Thursday Oct 23rd to Sunday Nov 2nd The community radio environment is thriving in Alberta. CKUA leads the way with music, story and connection. CKUA listeners and volunteers come from all over the province and some have amazing stories. Volunteer Brian talks about his encounter with Sam Baker &…