Tag: Community

Diamond Valley Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Bring your favourite volunteer to the Turner Valley Golf Club on Thursday, April 16, 2015 starting at 5pm. Food, refreshments and gifts will be provided free of charge at this open house as we take time to recognize and show appreciation to the many volunteers who contribute their valuable time and energy to the…

April 12, 2015
Birth of a Nation Day Ceremony in Okotoks Today

The Town and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 291 Okotoks are hosting a public event to recognize the Canadian troops who fought at the battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917. A special march starts at 6pm from the Elks Hall (62 Elizabeth St.) and proceeds to the Cenotaph for a brief Remembrance Ceremony…

April 9, 2015
Longview Library News: Music Fills the Library

By Sylvia Binkley A delightful concert was performed in the library on March 31st. Denisha Teichroeb, Sierra Butler and Danah Boutin treated us all to an afternoon of classical music on their stringed instruments. They were gracious and composed for ones so young. They described the history of their instruments and gave a brief history…

April 8, 2015
Rowan Residents Treated to ‘Day at the Spa’

When women arrive at Rowan House, they often have very little more than the clothes on their backs. While we do provide them with basic clothes, pajamas and toiletries to get them through their stay, it’s not the same as having your own closet, make-up and hair accessories. As noted by the Look Good…

April 7, 2015
Run for Rowan

Rowan House is pleased to once again part-ner with the Millarville Half Marathon Run to the Farmer’s Market! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13th. This fun, point-to-point race starts at the Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond, passes through beautiful west country and ends at the Millarville Race Track where you can shop the vendors…

April 4, 2015
Community Emergency Response Team Summit Coming to Calgary

Alberta Floods – Slave Lake Fire – H1N1 Alberta labelled “Disaster Capital of Canada” CALGARY, AB – After a large-scale disaster, local governments do not have the capacity to manage the over-whelming needs of an entire community. With dependence on municipal services, residents are exposed to longterm recovery efforts. Networks of prepared individuals and local…

April 2, 2015
The Sheep River Ramblers Need your Vote

We need your help! As much help as we can get! Sheep River Ramblers, the library’s walking/hiking club, have been nominated for a 2015 Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Library Service and we are eligible for the YOU Libraries award, which is a people’s choice award, chosen by online voting by Albertans. Go to the…

April 1, 2015
New Scrapbooking Event Supports Rowan House

Friendly company, great food and creative energy recently filled the Valley Neighbours Club in Turner Valley. The Sheep Creek Arts Council hosted its first Crop Fest scrapbooking event in March. Festivities included all-day scrapbooking, make-and-takes, shopping and a silent auction and 50/50 draw—raising over $2,000 for Rowan House. The shelter’s Ally Cramm, who manned…

April 1, 2015
Letter to the Editor ~ Turner Valley Water Reservoir Appeal

This letter has been sent to Gilbert van Nes, General Counsel and Settlement Officer for the Environmental Appeals Board: Re: Appeal related to Turner Valley Water Reservoir Brought forward by Roxanne Walsh and Julie Walker I find it difficult to write this letter without emotions being involved. For the last 9 years I have…

March 30, 2015
Rowan House: Sharing Our Gratitude

Rowan House wrapped up its fiscal year on a high note with several generous donations in March. The High River Shopper’s Drug Mart presented us with a cheque for just over $5,500 raised through their Tree of Life Campaign. Branch Manager of the High River Bank of Montreal, Rebecca Sutherland, came by for a…

March 29, 2015
Priddis & Millarville Fair: Name the Horse Contest

The 108th Annual Priddis & Millarville Fair needs help in naming a horse. We are asking youngsters 16 & under to suggest names for our new porcelain steed, which will be a raffle prize at the upcoming Priddis & Millarville Fair on August 15. Our beautiful, very shiny, horse comes from Bar J Wildfire (Sire)…

March 29, 2015
Wish to Connect Event Raises Big Money for Rowan House

Rowan House would like to once again thank Heritage Point Properties for it’s Wish to Connect fundraiser in support of Rowan House and the Scott Seaman Sports Rink. The event, focusing on strong family foundations and sense of community, raised $36,500 for the shelter! “Not all families enjoy the stability that most of us take…

March 26, 2015
Ladies Night Fundraiser Tonight in Millarville

The Millarville Playschool is having a Ladies Night Fundraiser Thursday March 26th at 6:30pm at Rancher’s Hall. There will be vendors from Jamberry Nails, Thrive Foods, Stampin’ Up, Steeped Teas & more. Come and have a fun night and support our local Mom’s group.

March 26, 2015
High Country Rural Crime Watch AGM: New Members Welcome

The High Country Rural Crime Watch Association (HCRCWA) is holding the annual general meeting on March 26th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. We have a particularly good presentation that includes: Victim Services – Kerri Wilkinson – presentation with a Q & A Okotoks Community Officer Peter Stapley – “Crime…

March 22, 2015
Okotoks Celebrates Earth Hour

Earth Hour Contest! Participate & Win on Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Share your short video or picture of how you celebrated Earth Hour to our Facebook and/or Twitter pages and you can win an Energy Prize Pack valued at approximately $50. Take photos or a video of what you are doing…

March 22, 2015