Tag: Arts & Entertainment

Family Literacy Day Luau at Turner Valley School Tomorrow!

Family Literacy Day was created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada to celebrate parents and children reading and learning together to become lifelong learners. This day is held annually in January to encourage Canadian families to spend at least 15 minutes a day enjoying a learning activity together. This year, TVS is holding a…

January 26, 2015
TV Series ‘Fargo’ Returns to High River for Second Season – Update

High River, AB: Fargo S2 Productions Inc. will be in High River on Monday, January 26 to film an episode of the television series Fargo, which airs on the FX network. Due to the lack of snow, crews have altered their filming plans from what the Town previously released. The crew will arrive and…

January 24, 2015
CBC Remembers Don Harron

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January 24, 2015
Turner Valley Legion Seeking Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen – if you are able to help by preparing vegetables or cover a morning shift (8:30 – 1:00pm) or afternoon shift (4:00 – 7:30pm) please talk to Bonnie. We are also looking for volunteers to work the bar on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please…

January 22, 2015
Canada 150 Logo Design Contest

The contest will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on January 23, 2015. Contest Rules, Evaluation and Prize Jury Members

January 21, 2015
Sheep River Library: Take a Trip at the Library

Join us for a free evening of travel inspiration, whether it be a ‘Day Trip’ to Drumheller, a ‘Jaunt’ to Jasper or an ‘Adventure’ to Alaska, Atlantic Canada – even Australia! This will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm. The slideshow is courtesy of our guest speaker from Anderson Vacations, Deb Hutton. There…

January 21, 2015
How Canadian Are You?

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January 20, 2015
A Whole New Batch of Performers Joins the Big Valley Jamboree Roster

CAMROSE, AB – The Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta is getting closer every day, and we have a whole new batch of performers to announce to make that wait just a little bit easier. From kick-off to closing night, our schedule is shaping up quick. Dallas Smith Making his BVJ debut, the first addition…

January 20, 2015
From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Thrity Umrigar and Brian Morton

By Lynn Willoughby The Story Hour ~ Thrity Umrigar I cannot imagine the loneliness experienced by Lakshmi – a new immigrant with limited English, trapped in a loveless marriage to a domineering man. Lakshmi’s small world is limited to their small restaurant and store. Her husband will not allow her to communicate with her family…

January 18, 2015
Turner Valley School News: Family Literacy Day Heads to the Beach

Bring Your Family! Read on the Beach! It’s time to grab your sunnys and your flip flops, unfold your beach blanket, put on your Hawaiian shirt or sarong, find your favourite book or board game and surf on down to the gym to get beachy with some Family Literacy Day fun! Come to the “Reading…

January 16, 2015
Town Receives Funding for Murals

High River, AB: The Town of High River has received grant funding from the Calgary Foundation to create two new murals for the community. The murals will be located in the downtown area and are expected to be completed by June, 2016. “The murals will be a visual depiction of the town’s renewal and recovery…

January 15, 2015
Stamp Celebrates Life and Legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald on the 200th Anniversary of his Birth

Ottawa (Ont.) – On the 200th anniversary of Sir John A. Macdonald’s birth, Canada Post issued a stamp to celebrate the country’s first prime minister, a nation builder whose achievements shaped the nation. Designed by Montréal’s Paprika, the stamp mixes a traditional photo with modern design to create a fresh look at a subject who…

January 14, 2015
Alumni Concert to start High River Lions Music Festival Season

The High River and District Lions Music Festival is back for its 2015 season, and it begins with a celebration of past seasons. An Alumni Concert on February 28, 2015 at the High River United Church will be the official kickoff for the competitive festival. “This concert will give former volunteers, families and supporters a…

January 13, 2015
Metro News Update: Edmonton arts community shocked after early morning Roxy Theatre fire

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January 13, 2015
Colour this Portrait of Sir John A. Macdonald in Honour of his Birthday

Courtesy of Crayola

January 11, 2015