Tag: Community

Marv’s Rockin’ Classic Car Show

There was music and food and cars on the streets of Black Diamond on Sunday for Marv’s Classic Soda Shop’s annual Show and Shine. The Foothills Lions Club was cooking up a storm with pancakes in the morning followed by BBQ’d burgers in the afternoon. There was dancing to the music of Marty Antonni and…

July 26, 2016
GreenTRIP Criteria Changed to Leverage Federal Money

The Government of Alberta is expanding its Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) to include such things as transit-stop upgrades and pilot projects for new transit. The expansion is in line with the provincial government’s commitment to give all Albertans more public transportation options. It also means the province will qualify for all projects eligible for…

July 9, 2016
‘Tin Star’ Returns to Film Episode Two in High River July 11-15

HIGH RIVER, AB: Production crews from Kudos Film and Television will arrive in High River on July 11 to film episode two of the new ‘Tin Star’ series. Crews will move their work trucks into town and park in the gravel lot between 128/130 4 Avenue S.W., and the lot south of High River United…

July 8, 2016
Help Shine a Light on Alberta’s Outstanding Volunteers

A provincewide search is on for Alberta’s outstanding volunteers, and people can help by nominating their own local hero for a Stars of Alberta Volunteer Award. These awards recognize the exemplary service of volunteers whose contributions have made a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of their fellow Albertans. “Alberta volunteers are the…

July 8, 2016
Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Lights on 12 Ave S.E. to Begin Next Week

HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Monday, July 11, Can-Traffic Services Ltd. will begin installation of pedestrian crossing lights on 12 Avenue S.E. at 3 Street in front of the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex. There are no expected road closures or detours for the duration of this project, however, commuters should be prepared for occasional and partial…

July 8, 2016
The Calgary Stampede – A 10-Gallon, White-Hat Welcome: Minister’s Statement

Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda has issued the following statement to mark this year’s Calgary Stampede: “As Minister of Culture and Tourism, I want to welcome everyone to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the world-famous Calgary Stampede. It’s a great time to celebrate our agriculture and rural community and western heritage. “There is…

July 8, 2016
Town and Our High River Partner to Launch Community Vitality Fund

HIGH RIVER, AB: The citizen led group ‘Our High River’ is partnering with the Town to launch the Community Vitality Fund (CVF) that is now available to citizens and community groups. The fund aims to support community improvement projects or events that will help to make the town more attractive or safe, raise the level…

July 6, 2016
Jean Statement on Eid al-Fitr

EDMONTON, AB (July 6, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement to mark Eid al-Fitr: “Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims throughout Alberta and across the world will celebrate the end of the fast with a time of feasting. “This Festival of Breaking the Fast begins…

July 6, 2016
Calgary School Release Their Own Hitchbots Across the Canada

A team made up of Grade 4/5 students and teachers from Erin Woods School in Calgary got together to design and build a number of hitchhiking robots, modelled after the original hitchBOT that travelled across Canada in the summer of 2014. On Friday, June 24th they officially launched the first 3 Hitchbots! These were completed…

July 3, 2016
Town of High River Seeking Instructors for Youth Fall Recreation Programs

The Town of High River community programming division is currently searching for qualified instructors for the following upcoming youth fall programs: Basketball (6-8yrs) (9-12yrs) Badminton (6-8yrs) (9-12yrs) Soccer (6-8yrs) (9-12yrs) Volleyball (6-8yrs) Recreational Hockey (6-8yrs) (9-12yrs) Kinder Recreational Hockey (4-6yrs) Certification such as First Aid, NCCP, High Five, AFLCA, or other adequate training would be…

June 29, 2016
Wildrose Launches on Your Side: Brian Jean Summer Town Hall Series

EDMONTON, AB: This week, Wildrose announced On Your Side: Brian Jean Summer Town Hall Series to outline Wildrose Leader Brian Jean’s vision for the province and invite all common sense Albertans to come together and determine the future of Alberta’s next government. Jean will launch his kick-off event on July 15 in Airdrie. All Albertans are…

June 29, 2016
Eight Community Leaders to Receive Alberta’s Highest Honour

Eight distinguished Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2016. The order is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System. “The leaders joining the Alberta Order of Excellence this year remind us of the power we each hold to make…

June 29, 2016
Turner Valley Commemorative Tree and Bench Program

The Town of Turner Valley is pleased to announce the launch of its new Commemorative Tree and Bench Program. The public is invited to pay tribute to a person or occasion by purchasing a park bench or tree to recognize the life of a loved one or celebrate an event in the community. For more…

June 28, 2016
MP John Barlow Welcomes Federal Assessment of Springbank Project

High River, AB –MP John Barlow today said he supports the decision by the federal government to start its own environmental assessment of the Springbank reservoir project, including gathering comments from the public. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is asking for comments until July 25 about the impact of the Springbank reservoir project. “I’m pleased…

June 28, 2016
Town of Turner Valley: Perdue Park Construction Work

The recently renamed Perdue Park, located at the corner of John Street and Robert Street, will be temporarily closed beginning June 21 for construction and installation of new equipment. Please obey all posted signage and fencing. The Turner Valley Paths, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (the Committee) would like to thank the community for the…

June 28, 2016