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From My Bookshelf Featuring Robert Harris and Jonas Jonasson
By Lynn Willoughby An Officer and a Spy – Robert Harris Thrilling historical fiction makes this novel about the Dreyfus affair a dark story of traitors, conspiracy and espionage. Alfred Dreyfus is a young officer in the French army. In 1895 he is convicted of treason. In front of thousands of Parisians he undergoes “degradation”.…
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Okotoks Art Gallery Spirit of Christmas Gift Shop
November 14 to December 20: Both Galleries During the holiday season, the Okotoks Art Gallery will be transformed into the Spirit of Christmas, your best choice for holiday gift shopping, all crafted by local artisans. The Spirit of Christmas showcases one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments, jewelry, cards, and the walls will be filled with original local artwork…
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Turner Valley School News: October is Library Month in Canada
October has been designated as Canadian Library Month. The idea for a month dedicated to library and information services in Canada was developed by library partners from across the country to help raise public awareness of the important role that libraries play in the lives of Canadians. Canada’s libraries make a meaningful difference in the…
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Pubble People Mural Mosaic on Display in Okotoks
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George Canyon Named 2014-15 Flames Anthem Singer
CALGARY, AB — Multiple Juno and Canadian Country Music Association Award winner George Canyon and the Calgary Flames have teamed up to create a unique opportunity for music and hockey fans. Canyon has committed to become the official singing voice of the Calgary Flames for the 2014-15 season. “I am so honoured to have the…
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Sheep River Library Out Loud Series for October
The OUT LOUD Series of events, scheduled to celebrate Canadian Library Month, is in full swing. With the help of the Friends of the Library and the funds that they raised at a casino, these events do not have a fee, however, because of space limitations, pre-registration is necessary. Sign up today by calling 933-3278…
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Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley
An evening of local liquor tasting, food sampling, and business showcasing For the next three weeks, the Turner Valley Golf Club is inviting guests to purchase tickets to a brand new community event boasting unique, delicious and local Black Diamond and Turner Valley businesses. Over 15 businesses will attend, primarily those in the food and…
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The Roaring Returns! – Animatronic Dinosaurs are Back in 2015
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is bringing back the animatronic dinosaurs in March of 2015. Following a thorough refurbishment of the Prehistoric Park, the zoo will introduce 17 dinosaur models into the park to add to the current collection. “These massive machines that mimic dinosaur behaviour will literally breathe new life into Prehistoric Park…
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Longview Library News: Programs and New Books
By Sylvia Binkley The Longview Library has some very interesting programs coming up that we hope you all will join us for. So mark your calendars and come and enjoy. Wed. November 5 – Author Talk – book Bonfire The Chestnut Gentleman* Wed. November 12 – Great Barrier Reef Videoconference Tues. November 18 – AM…
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Okotoks Culture Hosts Ghost Walks
October 27th, 28th and 29th Discover the eerie history of Okotoks and what could be lurking downtown after dark during the annual Okotoks Ghost Walk, presented by the Okotoks Museum and Archives and the Okotoks and District Historical Society. Tours begin, at the Museum (49 North Railway Street), at 6pm and run every half hour;…
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‘Tis the Season, So You Need a Real Santa Claus
Christmas is almost here! If you don’t believe me, just look at the displays in the back of the box stores. Trees and decorations are just waiting to be rolled out the day after Thanksgiving, if not sooner. Some people have even started their Christmas shopping. This is the time to think of Christmas and…
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Dueling For Charity, Bands Take The Stage In Third Annual Event
If only all music rivalries were this fun Calgary, Alberta –The Advo-Cats and Borderline return to the stage for the third annual “Between Bands – Dueling for Between Friends” Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Sponsored by Enbridge, Northwest Tank Lines, Superior Gas Liquids, McLean and Partners Wealth Management and Timberwest…
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Travel Alberta Wins Gold and Silver at Travel Weekly’s Magellan Awards
Travel Weekly has selected Travel Alberta’s promotional video 241 Moments in Alberta as a 2014 Gold Magellan Award winner in the destinations promotional video category. In addition, the province of Alberta was selected as a 2014 Silver Magellan Award winner in the ski destination category. All winners will be highlighted in an upcoming issue of Travel…
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The City of Calgary installs new public art piece at the Emergency Operations Centre
The City of Calgary Public Art Program, along with the Calgary Fire Department, is excited to announce Calgary’s newest piece of public art, Frozen River, was installed at the Emergency Operations Centre on Wednesday. Conceptualised by artist Stephen Glassman, the sculpture is a response to Calgary’s inspiring elemental force and beauty – the rolling prairie,…
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Michael Stipe, Iggy Pop, Shepard Fairey and More Contribute Art To War Child Guitar Auction
TORONTO /CNW/ – Sixteen artists, including Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Gus Van Sant, Shepard Fairey and Sam Taylor-Johnson (née Wood), have transformed a series of Carparelli guitars into unique works of art to benefit the charity, War Child. The guitars will be auctioned on November 9 at 7pm, at Bonhams New York at the preview of…
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