Category: Voices

  • Sheep River Library Out Loud Series for October

    Sheep River Library Out Loud Series for October

    The OUT LOUD Series of events, scheduled to celebrate Canadian Library Month, is in full swing. With the help of the Friends of the Library and the funds that they raised at a casino, these events do not have a fee, however, because of space limitations, pre-registration is necessary. Sign up today by calling 933-3278…

  • Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley

    Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley

    An evening of local liquor tasting, food sampling, and business showcasing For the next three weeks, the Turner Valley Golf Club is inviting guests to purchase tickets to a brand new community event boasting unique, delicious and local Black Diamond and Turner Valley businesses.  Over 15 businesses will attend, primarily those in the food and…

  • Operation Eyesight: Teacher is “Mother of Cleanliness” to Her Students

    Operation Eyesight: Teacher is “Mother of Cleanliness” to Her Students

    Sarah Kiruri, a teacher at Kishermoruak Primary School in Kenya, is dedicated to preventing the spread of the painful eye disease trachoma by encouraging her students to wash their hands and faces. Because she received training on the importance of personal hygiene from Calgary-based Operation Eyesight, each morning she inspects every student in her school…

  • Cash Mob Okotoks to Strike Tonight

    Cash Mob Okotoks to Strike Tonight

    It’s time for another business in Okotoks to get mobbed! The Okotoks Cash Mob is holding its second event where a secret business will be flooded with customers in an attempt to support locally owned small businesses. Tonight (October 16th) starting at 6:30pm at Homeground (22 N Railway St) then at 7pm, they mystery location…

  • Longview Library News: Programs and New Books

    Longview Library News: Programs and New Books

    By Sylvia Binkley The Longview Library has some very interesting programs coming up that we hope you all will join us for. So mark your calendars and come and enjoy. Wed. November 5  – Author Talk – book Bonfire The Chestnut Gentleman* Wed. November 12 – Great Barrier Reef Videoconference Tues. November 18 –  AM…

  • Foothills Lions Club: Generosity of Spirit

    Foothills Lions Club: Generosity of Spirit

    Submitted by Lion Carol Gibson The Seniors’ Outdoor Club of Calgary takes busloads of members on outings every week. They travel through the Highwood & Kananaskis areas several times a year.  This well-established Club, with their generosity of spirit, donated money to the Black Diamond Centennial Park Campground.  This donation will go towards the beautification…

  • Okotoks Culture Hosts Ghost Walks

    Okotoks Culture Hosts Ghost Walks

    October 27th, 28th and 29th Discover the eerie history of Okotoks and what could be lurking downtown after dark during the annual Okotoks Ghost Walk, presented by the Okotoks Museum and Archives and the Okotoks and District Historical Society. Tours begin, at the Museum (49 North Railway Street), at 6pm and run every half hour;…

  • Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    On Wednesday, October 15th, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. The Albertans being invested into the Order for 2014 are: Sharon Carry (Calgary) – President of Bow Valley College and post-secondary sector leader and innovator Tony Cashman (Edmonton) – celebrated Alberta historian, storyteller, radio personality…

  • Dueling For Charity, Bands Take The Stage In Third Annual Event

    Dueling For Charity, Bands Take The Stage In Third Annual Event

    If only all music rivalries were this fun Calgary, Alberta –The Advo-Cats and Borderline return to the stage for the third annual “Between Bands – Dueling for Between Friends” Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Sponsored by Enbridge, Northwest Tank Lines, Superior Gas Liquids, McLean and Partners Wealth Management and Timberwest…

  • Nominate a Sports Hero

    Nomination Deadline – Jan 31 The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is accepting nominations for the 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction. Nominations for this prestigious honour will be accepted until January 31, 2015 by 4:30 pm. If you know of any man, women or team from Alberta that should be recognized…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Colourful Cupcakes

    By Reena Nerbas Flat Pop Dear Reena, I always purchase 2-L pop bottles because they tend to be cheaper than buying small bottles. I only drink a little pop every few days; is there a way to keep the fizz in pop instead of pouring flat pop down the drain? Alex Dear Alex, After opening…

  • Calgary Police Foundation Surpasses Fundraising Goal

    Calgary Police Foundation Surpasses Fundraising Goal

    Two years after it first launched, the Calgary Police Foundation is celebrating surpassing the goal to raise $10-million with the unveiling of a new donor wall at police headquarters. Launched in October 2012, CPF focused on community partnerships in support of the Calgary Police Service to deliver education, early intervention and prevention programs that fall…

  • Veterans Affairs Canada Offers Mobile Apps for Your Smart Phone

    Veterans Affairs Canada Offers Mobile Apps for Your Smart Phone

    PTSD Coach Canada The PTSD Coach Canada app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that can occur after trauma. Features include:  Reliable information on PTSD and treatments that work  Tools for screening and tracking your symptoms  Convenient, easy-to-use tools to help you handle stress symptoms  Direct links to support and help  Always with…

  • Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (October 13-19)

    Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (October 13-19)

    Campaign reminds all players to keep gambling fun   While everyone dreams about winning the big cash prize or jackpot, Albertans are reminded that gambling is entertainment and not a way to make money.  The eighth annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (RGAW) runs from October 13-19 raising awareness of responsible gambling and the availability of prevention…

  • Dying with Dignity Canada – National Day of Action

    Dying with Dignity Canada – National Day of Action

    With support across provinces ranging from 79% to 89% and between 80% and 85% across income levels, across age groups and with 85% of healthcare professionals and 85% of people with disabilities it is obvious that Canadians are united behind the cause of medically assisted dying. If you have missed the poll results (pretty unlikely!)…