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War Amps Key Tags Help Amputees “Then And Now”
The War Amps began its 2014 key tag mailing to Canadian residents in January with the theme “Then and Now.” This is illustrated through the story of Meaghan, a multiple amputee member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. In the letter accompanying the key tags, Meaghan describes how The War Amps has provided…
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From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Maya Angelou and Sue Monk Kidd
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Letter to the Editor: Young Amputee Thanks Supporters
Dear Editor, I lost both of my legs below the knee due to meningitis and was enrolled at the age of ten in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend The War Amps 2014 Western Seminar in Winnipeg as a Junior Counsellor. The Seminar brought together child amputees…
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Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014
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Supporting Canadian Books
Government of Canada provides multi-year support for Wordfest Calgary – Wordfest will receive $150,000 in support of the 19th and 20th editions of its annual writers’ festival, as well as off-festival programming that will take place throughout the year. Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable…
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VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Healthy riparian areas protect the uplands from flooding. These Riparian Restorations empower communities and repair the landscape. Work alongside community leaders, local volunteers and restoration specialists to restore our Watersheds! BBQ lunch is provided! October 18th, 2014 October 19th, 2014 *Register with Sustainability Circle using links…
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Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014
In 2014, 92 organizations in 50 communities were selected to serve as official Celebration Sites for Alberta Culture Days, and Okotoks has been selected as a site again this year! The Town of Okotoks, together with the Okotoks Arts Council, will host numerous free cultural activities from September 26 – 28, 2014 as part of…
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Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee
The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed afternoon has 12 teams of 3 adults from local businesses competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team is also working hard to get pledges and donations to be the “Literacy Fundraiser” of the…
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Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes
To begin the 2014 Fall Class season, the Sheep Creek Arts Council members invite new and returning members to join us for a membership appreciation and registration day on Saturday, September 13th from 10am to 1pm. This will provide an opportunity for all to visit our classroom facilities at 133 Sunset Blvd., West in Turner…
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Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover
If you’re a fan of the Calgary Zoo, you’ll surely recognize one of its most iconic sections- Prehistoric Park. Dinosaurs at the zoo date back to the 1930’s and the current collection will be will be receiving a makeover this fall! Beginning September 8th, the park will be closed to visitors to begin significant improvements,…
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Foothills Area Hockey Development Fundraiser
Come out to the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex in High River for a Western Hockey League pre-season game between the Calgary Hitmen and the Medicine Hat Tigers this Saturday, September 6th. The games starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids so very affordable evening out for the entire family! Get…
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Sheep Creek Arts Council Art Market
The Sheep Creek Arts Council presents a show and sale of members’ works on Saturday, September 27th in celebration of Alberta Culture Days and local artists. The show goes from 10am to 3pm at 133 Sunset Blvd in Turner Valley. Check out what local artists have created and pick up a unique piece for yourself…
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2015 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar On Sale Now!
Calgary Police Service – After selling out in less than 48 hours last year, the second annual Calgary Police Service Canine Unit charity calendar is hitting the shelves today in support of the Calgary Police Foundation. The 2015 calendar is bigger and better than last year’s, with even more photos and details about the Service’s…
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‘Voices of Arthritis’ Launches Awareness Month
New survey results underscore prevalence of pain in people living with arthritis TORONTO – September 2, 2014 Welcome to Arthritis Awareness Month. In support of the over 4.6 million Canadians living with the disease, The Arthritis Society is kicking off September with a “Voices of Arthritis” video series featuring well-known Canadians from different walks of…
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Harper Government Announces Investments in Kootenay National Park in Support of Canada’s National Conservation Plan
Kootenay National Park, B.C. – On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament for Oshawa, accompanied by David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay–Columbia, today announced investments in Kootenay National Park…
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