Tag: Community

Town Explores Interest in Community Gardens

High River, AB: The Town of High River is once again reaching out to residents to explore whether there is sufficient interest in developing additional community gardens in High River. This was being explored prior to the 2013 flood and the Town is resuming the project to determine if the level of interest has…

May 27, 2015
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Launches New Website

Bridges of Love Ministry is pleased to announce the launch of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) web site, www.bridgesoflove.ca This site not only shares information for up-coming CERT Summits but also high-lights past events. At CERT Summit 5, we are especially pleased to offer two Key-Note sessions on Friday evening. Dr. Terry Krauss, an…

May 26, 2015
Come to Oilfields High Tomorrow for Shrek, the Musical!

Senior Drama at Oilfields is bringing Shrek, the Musical to Black Diamond tomorrow! Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. House opens 30 minutes before…

May 25, 2015
The start of the market season

Be sure to stop by next Saturday! Chin Up Cafe in Turner Valley, 9am to 5pm Saturdays. Vendors, if you’re interested visit: https://gatewaygazette.ca/sunandfun/chin-up-cafe-new-market-opening/

May 24, 2015
Millarville Horticulture Club: Don’t Miss the Annual Plant Sale

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. June 4 is our annual plant sale at the Millarville Race track quonset. 7pm sharp. Locally grown perennials and shrubs grown by our club…

May 23, 2015
High Country Rural Crime Watch Meeting Tonight

Everyone is invited to attend tonight’s Meeting with the High Country Rural Crime Watch Association, the M.D. of Foothills Emergency Management and our partners who responded to the recent April 2015 Fire events in our area.

May 22, 2015
Library Hosting Second Newcomers Meeting…..it’s just not for those new to our community

Second (in the series of 3) Newcomers Meeting is happening at the Library TONIGHT at 7 pm. New to Turner Valley/Black Diamond area? Looking for volunteer opportunities or new friends with whom to explore bird watching, hiking, travel, movies or summer outings? Guest speakers tonight will focus on summer special events such as the…

May 22, 2015
Oilfields High School: Shrek, the Musical

Senior Drama at Oilfields is bringing Shrek, the Musical to the community next week. Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. House opens 30 minutes…

May 21, 2015
Jumpstart Day in Okotoks

May 30, 2015 is Jumpstart Day at the Canadian Tire in Okotoks. Stop by and show your support! Jumpstart Charities gives kids a sporting chance. Participating in sport helps kids develop physical and social skills. It helps build self-esteem. By helping kids get into the game, we’re equipping them with determination. And we’re giving them…

May 21, 2015
Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Achievement Day

Club Reporter Ethan Beck This month began with Achievement Day held on May 9th. There were lots of cattle and sheep there and all were very tame. The day began with the sheep show. Everyone did a great job prepping their sheep for the show; their fleece was white as snow. The results are as…

May 20, 2015
Black Diamond Open House Updated Residents on Current Programs

Last week the Town of Black Diamond held an Open House that was attended by approximately thirty people. The main purpose of the Open House was to showcase programs and services that the town is currently involved in. For those of you who were unable to attend this event the following programs are services were…

May 19, 2015
High River 12 Ave SE Lane Restrictions Rescheduled

The temporary lane restrictions scheduled to begin on 12 Avenue S.E. have been rescheduled to start on Tuesday, May 19 and will continue until approximately Friday, May 22 (weather dependent). The restrictions will be along 12 Avenue S.E. between 5 Street S.E. and 11 Avenue S.E. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each…

May 18, 2015
Foothills Skating Club Raising Funds for Wheelchair Lift at Oilfields Arena

The Foothills Skating Club is organizing an event to take place June 6th at the Turner Valley Legion with entertainment by Haggis! This event is raising funds to install a wheelchair lift into the stands at the Oilfields Arena. We are looking for local businesses to donate items for a silent and live auction. If…

May 18, 2015
Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer Available to High River Residents

Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is offering their ‘Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer’ to High River residents who would like to organize block parties in their communities. “Block parties are a great way for neighbours to get together, meet each other, have fun and make meaningful community connections,” says Caitland Asmundson, Community Support Worker with…

May 17, 2015
Meet the 2015 Okotoks Conservation Educators

Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 1,000 households and 100 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at schools…

May 16, 2015