Category: Voices

  • RCMP Red Deer City – Free the Fuzz raises more than $21,000 for the Special Olympics

    RCMP Red Deer City – Free the Fuzz raises more than $21,000 for the Special Olympics

    Last weekend’s Free the Fuzz event at Parkland Mall was a success, with Red Deerians throwing more than $21,000 in the bucket to support the Special Olympics. Alberta Sheriff Ryan Crawford and Red Deer RCMP Constable Ray Leonhardt volunteered to spend the weekend on scaffolding that had been attached to the roof of Walmart. On…

  • Calgary Kids Get Supports to Tackle Tough Issues, Make Positive Choices

    Calgary Kids Get Supports to Tackle Tough Issues, Make Positive Choices

    Anti-crime programs that focus on gangs, bullying, drugs and internet safety will help young people in Alberta sort facts from fiction. The most recent Civil Forfeiture Fund (CFF) grants support 15 projects throughout Alberta including a grant to the YouthLink Interpretive Centre for $500,000 over two years. The YouthLink Interpretive Centre is an interactive facility…

  • PM sails the Northwest passage with the Franklin Expedition Search Team

    PM sails the Northwest passage with the Franklin Expedition Search Team

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper explores part of the Northwest Passage on board a zodiac during his ninth annual tour of Canada’s northern territories. Pond Inlet, Nunavut – As part of the 2014 Search for Franklin Expedition, Prime Minister Stephen Harper spent two nights with members of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Kingston, travelling from Pond…

  • A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

    A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

    …….hope I don’t get sued! This is Tom. Two things I have for you. 1. One last spur of the moment parenting tip. As some of you well know already I am currently involved in a large camp out with activities for young guys to come with their fathers, uncles, grandfathers etc….. You are of…

  • Tree Canada Helping to Restore George Lane Park

    Tree Canada Helping to Restore George Lane Park

    Tree Canada was in town on Thursday, August 7th to assist the Parks department with the planting of over 400 native species trees and shrubs around George Lane Park, the Town Office and the parking lot just north of the Museum of the Highwood. “We would like to thank everyone involved for making this project…

  • Memorial Tree Ceremony held in George Lane Park

    Memorial Tree Ceremony held in George Lane Park

    The Town of High River hosted a Memorial Tree ceremony in George Lane Park last night to recognize donors that purchased trees over the last two years. Plaques commemorating loved ones and the locations of trees were highlighted at the ceremony. “We encourage anyone wishing to celebrate a milestone or special moment in their life…

  • Trade with Europe easier than trade within Canada

    Premiers urged to strengthen inter-provincial trade, support TFWP, reject pension taxes at meeting this week Toronto/Calgary, August 25, 2014 – With Canada recently opening up international markets with historic trade agreements, it is time to drop trade barriers between our own provinces. As Canada’s premiers come together in Charlottetown this week, the Canadian Federation of…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Basil, Olive Oil, Pasta and Pizza

    By Reena Nerbas Removing Tape from Carpet Dear Reena, My, I am in a quandary! I have glued my area rug with double sided tape to my existing carpet, and now it seems an impossible task to remove the tape from the carpet (I live in a rental apartment). I need your solution to this…

  • Planet Waves Weekly Horoscope for August 22 to 30, 2014

    Editor’s Note: A duplicate post was run in error on Saturday. We apologize and now have the correct horoscopes today (better late than never). Thank you Eric! By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Aries (March 20-April 19) — There’s no point holding on, or stuffing your feelings down, and there is no point pushing…

  • Foundation Calls For Provincial Strategy For Rare Diseases

    Foundation Calls For Provincial Strategy For Rare Diseases

    PC Leadership Contenders Urged To State Position on Treatment For Rare Conditions “It is the role of government to protect and ensure fair and equitable access to Health Care for all Canadians, not just the ones whose treatments are inexpensive.” On the one-year anniversary of life-saving treatment being approved for a young St. Albert toddler,…

  • Country Harvest Shindig in Turner Valley

    Country Harvest Shindig in Turner Valley

    Join us for a boot stomping great time September 19th and 20th at the Tuner Valley Legion! Friday and Saturday both start off with a traditional country breakfast at 9am. There will be a silent auction with over 100 items that opens Friday night at 5pm. The bidding closes Saturday at 9pm. On Saturday there…

  • From My Bookshelf: Featuring Tom Rob Smith and Jodi Picoult

    From My Bookshelf: Featuring Tom Rob Smith and Jodi Picoult

    By Lynn Willoughby The Farm ~ Tom Rob Smith This novel opens with a phone call to Daniel, from his mother in Sweden. She has just left the insane asylum where her husband had her committed. She is on her way to London to see Daniel. No sooner does he hang up the phone when…

  • Parks Canada Partners with Cheticamp River Salmon Association on Ecosystem Restoration

    Parks Canada Partners with Cheticamp River Salmon Association on Ecosystem Restoration

    Government of Canada’s support in project will protect future salmon runs in the Cheticamp River Cheticamp, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today…

  • Ride for the Ranch Returns!

    Ride for the Ranch Returns!

    The Ride for the Ranch returns on September 13th to Glenbow Ranch Park. Help Raise Money to Complete the Trail to Calgary! The Ride for the Ranch will be raising money to complete Bearspaw Trail next year. Once completed, this trail will link with the City of Calgary’s Haskayne Park, which is planned to open…

  • Film Festival in Bragg Creek this September

    Film Festival in Bragg Creek this September

    Bragg Creek & Kananaskis Outdoor Recreation is once again hosting the Best of VIMFF 2014 (Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival) on September 6th, 2014! It all takes place at the Bragg Creek Community Centre at 23 White Avenue. The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm (the show ends at approximately 9:45).…