Category: Voices

Rope Up Some Great Reading at the Longview Library

The Longview Library is gearing up for an exciting winter season. The library is situated in the first floor of the Village Office building. It’s a small library, but it is chalk full of good reading materials , DVDs and take out puzzles. It has an extensive collection of Westerns and the most popular authors…

August 24, 2014
A Bark and a Wag

Seizure response dog gives boy confidence and freedom Story by Greg Harris; Photos by Paul Rotzinger and Danette Martin See the video story here Ten-year-old Justin Martin was playing hockey in his Lethbridge backyard last January when he had an epileptic seizure and went down hard. At his side, a specially trained guide dog named…

August 24, 2014
Rowan House Goes to the Races

Last Saturday Rowan House joined in on the fun at the Priddis and Millarville Fair. Our stick horse Betty placed 2nd in her class and Harry came in 3rd in the horse race. Many thanks to MRAS for making Rowan House their charity of choice!! (Shared by Rowan House on Facebook) Check out more photos…

August 23, 2014
Planet Waves for August 2014

By Eric Francis August is characterized by new developments in the sky — Jupiter in Leo for the first time since 2003, and Mars in Scorpio for the first time since late in the summer of 2012. Mars holds a long square to Jupiter well into the month, which may feel like people really wanting…

August 23, 2014
Alberta launches mentorship campaign to support children and youth in care

More kids will benefit from caring adults with the launch of a recruitment campaign to help find a mentor for every child and youth in care in Alberta. Watch the video here The #8000mentors campaign will attract more mentors, particularly from Aboriginal and ethno-cultural communities, who can share important cultural experiences and community connections with…

August 23, 2014
Power to Choose Aboriginal Youth Summer Science Camp

The Alberta Women’s Science Network (AWSN) Society is dedicated to the promotion of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) among youth and under-represented professionals from Alberta. Earlier this August, AWSN ran its 3rd Annual Power to Choose Aboriginal Youth Summer Science camp, bringing together Aboriginal youth and Aboriginal mentors to awaken the love…

August 23, 2014
Oilers’ first championship team reunites for Stollery

Champs gather in October to raise money Members of the Edmonton Oilers’ first championship team are reuniting this fall to score some funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Grant Fuhr, Paul Coffey and other members of the 1984 Stanley Cup championship squad are reuniting Oct. 10 at Rexall Place…

August 22, 2014
Free the Fuzz and support the Special Olympics

Parkland Mall shoppers will be entertained to see a couple of police officers suspended on scaffolding in front of Walmart the weekend of August 22 through 24. It’s “Free the Fuzz” weekend, and these courageous cops have committed to staying on the scaffolding until they meet their goal of raising $25,000 for the Special Olympics.…

August 22, 2014
IBM Canada Ltd. Partnership with 15 Promise Agencies

Access to technology is important in today’s economy, and that’s exactly what IBM Canada Ltd. has provided to 15 Alberta’s Promise partner agencies across Alberta. IBM Canada is a proud Alberta’s Promise partner committed to early childhood learning, education, and Aboriginal achievement. In 2014, the organization once again partnered with Alberta’s Promise to distribute 15…

August 22, 2014
Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

Oilfields Food Bank, (aka) Turner Valley & District Food Bank Association, serves Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Millarville and Priddis as well as the surrounding MD of Foothills. We are a member of the Alberta Food Bank Association. We’re located in the United Church in the Valley, 125 Royal Ave., Turner Valley (across from the…

August 22, 2014
PC Leader Candidates Must Say No To New Tax Powers For Municipalities: Wilson

CALGARY, AB – PC leadership candidates must say no to new taxation powers for municipalities being floated under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) review and immediately implement Wildrose’s 10/10 Community Infrastructure Transfer, Wildrose Municipal Affairs Critic Jeff Wilson said today. “For years, the PCs have been inconsistent, unpredictable and politically motivated in how they support…

August 21, 2014
Oilfields Food Bank Welcomes New Shelves

The Food Bank has new sliding shelves in their stock room! Thank you to Glen for coordinating this project and our many volunteers for all your hard work. It was a 3-day marathon as we completely dismantled our rooms & had the new shelving installed. Stop by and have a look. Thank you for the…

August 21, 2014
Millarville Stockland 4-H Beef Club 4-H on Parade

The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club had a fantastic year! We finished the year off by going to the Stampede barns in Calgary for a great weekend of showing and selling. 4-H on Parade went from Thursday May 29 to Sunday June 1st. We set up on Thursday, showed cows and heifers on Friday, showed steers…

August 20, 2014
Anyone Can Climb This Mountain!

In 2012/2013, Kevin Papke a local businessman, took his passion for climbing to new heights as he raised over $160,000 in support of Bethany’s seniors and in honour of his father Cec Papke, who was diagnosed with dementia. Kevin along with his family watched as the debilitating condition increasingly affected his father. He wanted to…

August 20, 2014
High River Fall Program Registration Made Easy

Residents can now register for fall recreational activities online at www.highriver.ca, by phone 403-652-4042, or in-person at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (228 12 Avenue S.E.) The new community program guide includes sports, recreation, general fitness or wellness classes as well as arts, crafts and special programs for youth and children. “We are really happy…

August 19, 2014