Tag: Community

Millarville School Principal: Medieval Grade Eights

June is here and I keep getting the same question; “are you counting down the days until summer?” Do I look forward to summer? I would be lying if I said “no.” June is a speedy month with departures of students, end of year events, celebrations and final report cards, there is little time to…

June 12, 2015
Big Rock Gr. 3 Student Using Okotoks Lemonade Day to Battle Cancer

Makayla Hinton, a Gr. 3 student at Big Rock School, will be operating one of the stands at Okotoks 1st Lemonade Day on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Her profits will be donated to Kids Cancer Care. Lemonade Day is a popular initiative in the U.S. and Okotoks is the first city in Canada to organize this event. Each child…

June 12, 2015
SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

The 12th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Turner Valley Golf Club. A BBQ lunch and registration will kick things off from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a shotgun start at 1:00pm. Wear your favourite western wear and join us for an afternoon…

June 6, 2015
More articles from other sections

Don’t forget, the Gateway Gazette is part of a larger, publication network called Panoptic News. Be sure to check out other articles posted in the other sections too! While some of these sections may seem more logical at specific times of year, they are available year round for those who have a desire to access…

June 5, 2015
MLA John Barlow Encourages Groups to Apply Now to the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund

Ottawa, Ontario – The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada’s celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary. Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will invest in projects that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians. Under…

June 4, 2015
4-H Valley ACES Club Had Excellent Showing at 4H on Parade

Submitted by Councillor Gerald Pheil Our local 4-H Club, based out of Turner Valley, featured well at the 4-H on Parade at Stampede Park over the last four days. They participated in archery, public speaking and life skills, coming home with three second place, one first place ribbon and a Grand Champion Banner. Their…

June 2, 2015
Hope & Healing Gala Surpasses Committee’s Goals

Rowan House’s Gala Planning Committee is excited to shut the book on another successful event! After months of hard work and tremendous community support, we are thrilled to announce the event greatly exceeded expectations—selling out to a crowd of 320 people and raising over $100,000 after expenses. We can not thank you enough for…

June 1, 2015
Foothills Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley Open!

As of noon today, Saturday, May 30th, 2015 the new spray park in Turner Valley is officially open. Despite the temperature being under 30 degrees there were some very eager children ready to try it out. As parents and grandparents stood and watched dressed in jackets and hoodies the kids were oblivious to the cooler…

May 30, 2015
More articles from other sections

Don’t forget, the Gateway Gazette is part of a larger, publication network called Panoptic News. Be sure to check out other articles posted in the other sections too! While some of these sections may seem more logical at specific times of year, they are available year round for those who have a desire to access…

May 29, 2015
Government of Canada Helps Preserve History and Heritage in Southern Alberta

Member of Parliament John Barlow announces funding for the Crowsnest Historical Society Coleman, Alberta – The Government of Canada has provided the Crowsnest Historical Society with $4,176 in funding through the Museums Assistance Program. This support will allow the Society to undertake a collections‑management project for the Crowsnest Museum and Archives. The project will…

May 29, 2015
Bring Your Swimsuits – Spray Park Will Be Open

Grab your swimsuits and towels and meet at the NEW Foothills Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley for the Grand Opening tomorrow at noon! P.S. There will be cake too!

May 29, 2015
MCS Community Garden Permablitz

A HUGE thank you to the Millarville Community School Families & Teachers, Permaculture Calgary Guild Members, and Luke & Jordan (former MCS Student) of the Leaf Ninjas, who came out to help install an important feature in our future food forest, garden, and outdoor learning space – Water Harvesting and Distribution Swales! Water is integral in any planting system and…

May 29, 2015
City of Calgary: Replacing the 12 Street S.E. Bridge

Built in 1908 for horse and buggy and foot traffic, the 12 Street S.E. Bridge, sometimes called the Zoo Bridge, is in need of replacement. “The original bridge was built to enable the development of St. George’s and St. Patrick’s Island. The 12 Street S.E. bridge has provided Calgarians with excellent value over the…

May 29, 2015
Votes needed for George Lane Park Centennial Stage redesign

High River, AB: In March, local artists were invited to submit proposals for the redesign of the Centennial Stage in High River’s George Lane Memorial Park. The proposals that were received were compiled by the advisory panel and submitted to the High River Rotary Club who then narrowed selections to two finalists. “The public…

May 28, 2015
ATCO Uses Edu-tainment To Teach Safety Education

EDMONTON, AB – Who says safety education can’t be fun? This month, ATCO Energy Theatre is on the road once again with a new safety performance, POWER TEAM: Origin of Power Woman. Visiting schools in 31 communities across central and southern Alberta, this show will get students giggling and singing, while learning to be…

May 27, 2015