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What To Do With The Kids® Top Movies of All-Time for Kids
What To Do With The Kids® asked adults what are the all-time best movies for kids to watch. Almost 1,600 people responded online and through social media with their choices in four different age categories: Preschool (0 – 5); Elementary (6 – 10); Middle School (11 – 13) and High School (14 – 17). “There…
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River Advisories Still In Effect
Calgary Fire Department and partners urge staying off rivers this weekend Yesterday, officials from the Calgary Fire Department (CFD), Calgary Police Service (CPS) and Animal & Bylaw Services (ABS) were alongside the Bow River to update on river conditions and remind about river safety and the high-flow stream advisory that is still in effect on…
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Don't Let the Heat Have you Beat!
Tips for staying healthy and cool in summer If you plan on being out and about in summer, chances are you’ll be exposed to a lot of sun and higher temperatures. Each year, heat kills at least 650 people on average in the United States — more than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, lightning, or any other…
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Calgary Stampede Parade 2014
Please enjoy the slideshow of part of the 2014 Calgary Stampede Parade Photographs courtesy of Jennifer Bray Baker – Thanks Jenn! Here’s some Calgary Stampede Parade tidbits: There were: 130 entrants (14 bands, 37 floats, 53 horse entries for a total of 700 horses) 350,000 people lined the route William Shatner was actually a Co-Marshall…
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Heritage Station Pedestrian Bridge Opens
Thursday morning, The City of Calgary celebrated the opening of the Heritage Station Pedestrian Bridge walkway with a public event to thank the project team, area residents and business owners. The double arch pedestrian bridge began construction in June 2013. It crosses over the CP Rail tracks and the Heritage LRT tracks in the community…
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The Cowley's Rafter Six® Back In The Saddle!
Cowboy Logic: “When you get bucked off, you learn how to get up, dust yerself off and get back in the saddle!” After a long and challenging winter, the Cowley’s faith, hospitality & heritage are intact and “Back In The Saddle Again!” The Cowley Family are pleased to announce that Rafter Six® is once again…
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Farewell Critters! Calgary Stampede Parade street sweepers prepare for retirement
Since 2001 the Roads Maintenance Critters have been cleaning up along the Calgary Stampede Parade route. Now, after 13 years of service, Dixie, Samson, Rocky and Alfalfa are hanging up their cowboy hats and heading for greener pastures. The Critters were created by a local puppeteer back in 2001 and have been placed on a…
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RCMP Airdrie – Man struck with pipe after argument
Airdrie, Alberta – On June 27th at approximately 4:15pm, an Airdrie male (victim) became involved in an argument with a second unidentified male (suspect) who was unknown to him. The victim attempted to drive away on Big Hill Road, and the suspect jumped a fence and entered the roadway in front of the vehicle. The…
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Update #4: Missing Persons Investigation: Do You Know This Truck?
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a vehicle and driver who may have more information about three people who went missing earlier this week. A truck was seen in the area the night of the disappearance and investigators would like to speak to the person who was driving it. The truck…
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Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation receives Major Grants from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation
The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) has received combined funding of $39,840 from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. “This generous funding from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation helps us to take the next step in protecting and reestablishing native grassland in previously disturbed areas of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. This support will…
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Provincial State Of Emergency Declared in Manitoba
The Manitoba government is declaring a provincial state of emergency to take effect at noon today; requesting Canadian Forces support; and establishing a unified command centre near Portage la Prairie to assist with liaison efforts with the affected communities, Premier Greg Selinger announced today. This will allow emergency work to reinforce the dikes along the…
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Fun Facts on the Fourth of July 2014
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked with red, white and blue flags, fireworks, parades and backyard barbecues across the country. 2.5 million In July 1776,…
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Government of Canada increases support for Veterans through new community program
Minister of Veterans Affairs announces new initiative with VETS Canada Toronto – On Canada Day, The Honourable Julian Fantino announced the Government of Canada is partnering with Veterans Emergency Transition Services (VETS) Canada to better deliver assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Veterans in need. Through Veterans Affairs Canada’s At-Risk Veterans…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
