Category: Voices

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    What is a healthy drink? New drinks show up every day in stores. Many people have questions about vitamin or coconut water, sports drinks and energy drinks. These drinks may look like they are healthy choices because of the way they are advertised. However, these drinks are often higher in sugar and some of the…

  • 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…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Garth Stein and Alan Bradley

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Garth Stein and Alan Bradley

    By Lynn Willoughby How Evan Broke His Head ~ Garth Stein “Fathers never forget seeing their kids for the first time, but Evan is greeting his son, Dean, fourteen years late.” This is the sum of the book. Evan believed his teenaged girlfriend, Tracy, had had an abortion. He’s even paid for it! Instead her…

  • Happy Trails and Thank-You

    As we bid a fond farewell to another edition of the Calgary Stampede, we’d be remiss if we didn’t extend a hearty thanks to all who supported our parking lot fundraiser. Over the 10 days of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund operated a parking lot at the Erlton campus…

  • Ride for Wildlife – Our First Ever Equestrian Event at the ASCCA!

    Saturday, September 6, 2014 – 10:00am Have you ever dreamed of exploring the rolling foothills of the ASCCA atop your trusty steed? Well – we have an opportunity for you to do JUST that! Join us at the ASCCA on September 6, 2014 for the First Equestrian Event to be held on our property and…

  • On-It is Calling You

    What is On-It? On-It is a regional public transportation system designed to connect towns and cities around Calgary with one another and with Calgary! Starting July 20th, we have been randomly calling* residents of Nanton, Okotoks, Black Diamond and Turner Valley to get their two-cents on public transportation. Find out more here. Where is On-It…

  • Faith Forum ~ I Don’t Want Religion!

    By Gloria Wessner That might sound weird coming from someone who writes about God, but it’s true! I don’t want to be bound up in religion, which traditionally is understood as being boring, impersonal, duty-bound, can be full of rituals yet fulfilling. What I want and need is a living, breathing and dynamic personal relationship…

  • Snowbirds Put on Quite a Show in High River on Wednesday

    The High River airport had some aerial acts that were breathtaking on Wednesday evening. Canada’s Snowbirds made a special visit to the Town to show off their skills. Also on hand were the Skyhawks – Canada’s parachute team – and to top off the evening, a CF-18 Hornet. High River Online posted photos by local…

  • GRPP Presents a Morning Exploring Pond Life

    GRPP Presents a Morning Exploring Pond Life

    Pond Exploration – July 27- 10am to noon $10.00 (with Park membership it’s only $8.50) Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park NOTE: PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Prairie ponds and sloughs teem with tiny life. Bring the whole family and your rubber boots down to the park and we’ll explore the…

  • Longview Welcomes Soldiers to the Legacy Memorial Garden

    The Village of Longview unveiled the statues that have now completed the Legacy Memorial Garden last Saturday, July 19th. The garden was officially opened in 2012. The statues were late arriving so it was decided that the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Village would be a great time for the official unveiling. The…

  • XX Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Took Place Wednesday

    Glasgow and Scotland welcomed the world with an Opening Ceremony that featured thousands of friendly faces, a blend of bagpipes, banter and bravado and a soundtrack made for the best party in town. Global celebrities joined thousands of local talent to bring a tantalising mix of tradition, irreverent fun and true Glaswegian hospitality to life…

  • Okotoks Legion Moving Forward with Request for Charter

    On July 24th, thanks to the hospitality of the Executive and Members of the Elks Club, a very successful organisational meeting was held in the upper hall of the club in Okotoks. Over sixty potential members were present, and more than thirty others who had previously committed to joining the Branch prior to this meeting…

  • August 4th is the 100th Anniversary of the Start of the First World War

    Alberta Aviation Museum to be unveiling exhibit “The War to End all Wars” – the actual cause of which was mired in dubious politics and diplomacy – was unfortunately not the “End” our fore-fathers had prayed for. It was merely the beginning of a century that included two world-wars fought at levels of brutality not…

  • Pilots and Parachutists Picnic in George Lane Park

    There was a good turnout in George Lane Park on July 22nd to meet the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF18 Hornet and SkyHawks parachute demonstration teams. Mayor Craig Snodgrass and Foothills MD Reeve Larry Spilak were given mementos of the visit. The Snowbirds presented a special Canadian flag to the town, one of nine that flew…

  • Discover fresh, wholesome and local food during Open Farm Days in August

    Discover Alberta’s culinary treasures during the second annual Alberta Open Farm Days, August 23 and 24. Open Farm Days encourages Albertans to go to the source of their food – farms across Alberta. “From farm visits for the whole family, to one-of-a-kind culinary experience for foodies, Open Farm Days is a great reason for a…