Tag: Community

Black Diamond Volunteer of the Year Award – Nominations are Open

If you know a person who consistently gives of their time to support local organizations or events in Black Diamond (area), you are encouraged to submit a nomination. Follow the link below to learn more and to access the Nomination Form. Forms are also available at the Town Office. Nominations close February 15. Our many…

February 8, 2016
High River officially opens for business with new Manager of Economic Development

HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is pleased to announce that Shawna Stonehouse has been hired to lead the new economic development office as part of a project aimed at enhancing the local economy. Originally from Red Deer, Stonehouse moves home to Alberta to begin her new position on Feb. 8 and brings…

February 8, 2016
The Valley Neighbour’s Club: Where Friends Gather

The Members of the Valley Neighbour’s Club would like to tell you a bit about ourselves, with the hopes that you will join us. We have many activities during the week………floor curling, euchre, an exercise class, bridge, line dancing, whist and Bingo. We have an excellent library created by generous donations. We are not…

February 6, 2016
Foothills SNAPS 1st R.E.D. Identity Card Program

Foothills Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings (SNAPS) has undertaken the 1st R.E.D. initiative in High River, the M.D.’s of Foothills and Willow Creek to provide Identification Cards to persons with visible and hidden special needs including seniors, adults, youth and children and community as a whole. This project is being funded by the…

February 6, 2016
Students Helping Students: Peer Mentoring Spells Success for Inner-City Kids

School of Public Health initiative gives students in Edmonton’s 118 Avenue corridor a head start on success. By Katie Willis, U of A For grade nine students at Highlands Junior High School and grade two students at Montrose Elementary School, peer-mentoring class is more than just a fun way to spend the morning. Each week,…

February 3, 2016
Fourth Round of High River Disaster Relief Grants Awarded

HIGH RIVER, AB: The fourth round of High River Disaster Relief Fund grants were awarded to a variety of community groups, organizations and council committees at the Monday, Jan. 25 meeting of council. After three previous rounds of grant funding, a total of $334,573 was remaining in the High River Disaster Relief Fund. The…

January 29, 2016
Parent Presentation on Social Media Safety by Expert Paul Davis

On January 14th, 2016, Paul Davis presented a seminar on Social Media Safety at Oilfields High School. The evening was very well attended and Paul gave some invaluable tips. He covered many topics, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Searching, Emails in general and some websites that have further information. Some of these websites were www.netlingo.com,…

January 20, 2016
Moving to a New Level of Care

When it came time for 90-year-old Howard Osgood to move into a supportive living facility, his family got help from AHS Story by: Lisa Squires Seniors might worry about the prospect of moving from their own homes into supportive living or long-term care, but planning ahead can make the transition easier, as the Osgood family…

January 17, 2016
Snow Removal in Okotoks

A few friendly reminders this winter season: Snow clearing on sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Where sidewalks border parks, the Town provides the snow removal. Where sidewalks border businesses and residences, the private property owner is responsible. After a major snowfall, please remove vehicles from the street on priority snow removal…

January 12, 2016
Roger Brooks: Okotoks’ Future is About to Unfold

Roger Brooks is returning to Okotoks to present the branding direction for Okotoks. Brooks, an expert in the fields of tourism, community marketing and downtown development was last here in September, 2015. At that time he spoke to and consulted with a number of community groups, Town staff and the public, to gather insights and suggestions…

January 11, 2016
Help Okotoks Become the Next Kraft Hockeyville!!

We are very excited to announce that Okotoks has been nominated to be the next Kraft Hockeyville. The winner of the Hockeyville contest wins $100,000 in arena upgrades and gets to play host to an NHL exhibition game next season. This is a great opportunity for the kids in Okotoks to show how much community…

January 10, 2016
Millarville Horticulture Club: Bluebird Houses

Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. Our February meeting is on Saturday, February 20 (note it is a Saturday) at 10am. We will be making bluebird houses from kits. $10…

January 9, 2016
Town of Okotoks: No Ice Skating Permitted on Storm Retention Ponds

Fire Services and Municipal Enforcement would like to remind residents that there is a real danger of falling through the ice on storm retention ponds and the Sheep River due to changing water levels. Storm pond water/ice contact is prohibited in Okotoks. It is dangerous to walk, play or skate on any open bodies of water. Due to…

January 9, 2016
High River Reminds Residents and Businesses of Current Snow Removal Policy

HIGH RIVER, AB: All residential properties in High River are subject to the Town’s Snow Removal Bylaw 3622/89, meaning that snow must be cleared from pathways and sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. This bylaw applies only to residential and commercial properties outside of the downtown area as the Town has assumed…

January 8, 2016
Glen Mead Lodge in Black Diamond Gets New Furniture

Diane Bray, President of the Foothills Lions Club presented a cheque for $2,200 to Joyce Frandsen, of the Foothills Foundation Society. This cheque completes the Foundation’s fundraising for new furniture at the Glen Mead Lodge for seniors. Joyce was very excited and is looking forward to the seniors’ having new couches and chairs. Most of…

January 5, 2016